Experienced Environmental Scientist/Engineer - Waste & Resource Recovery

SMEC is seeking an Experienced Environmental Scientist/Engineer for their Waste & Resource Recovery team, ideally based in Sydney or Newcastle. The role involves project management, engineering input for waste infrastructure, and strategic advisory work. Candidates should have 4+ years of experience and relevant qualifications. SMEC offers a flexible working environment, professional development, and various employee benefits.
• Opportunity to join our Waste & Resource Recovery team – ideally based in Sydney or Newcastle
• Join a team of industry recognised leaders in waste management and circular economy
• Flexible working environment across the business

About SMEC

Delivering exceptional outcomes starts with having exceptional people.

SMEC provides unique opportunities to work on iconic industry projects with experienced colleagues and leadership teams. We support and empower employees to drive innovation initiatives within a well-established and growing organisation.

Infrastructure

At SMEC, we understand that our continued success within the infrastructure market is the result of building long-term client relationships. We listen and understand the specific needs of our clients and deliver a complete value chain of services to provide sustainable solutions across major infrastructure projects worldwide.

The role

We are seeking an Experienced Environmental Scientist/Engineer to join our growing Waste & Resource Recovery team. If you have an interest in genuinely improving the environment and would like the opportunity to manage entire projects whilst being mentored by a market-leading team, we would like to hear from you.

With 4+ years’ experience, you will assist in delivering waste, resource recovery and circular economy projects, ranging from design through construction management to strategy and advisory work. As a member of a diverse team, there is opportunity to work across multidisciplinary projects.

Your key responsibilities will be to assist with:
• Project management of a range of client projects
• Engineering input into waste infrastructure designs including landfills, materials recycling facilities, resource recovery centres and other infrastructure projects
• Strategic input into advisory and circular economy engagements in line with your area/s of expertise
• Building and maintaining relationships with clients and key stakeholders

Ideal applicants will have/be:
• Environmental/Civil Engineering qualifications, or similar
• 4+ years' experience, ideally in waste, resource recovery and the circular economy
• Early project management experience and client relationship management capability
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills

What we offer:
• Flexible/work from home (WFH) options
• Dynamic career pathways and “SMEC” Adventures
• Professional Development Programs from graduates to leaders
• Mentoring by industry leaders
• Tertiary Education Assistance
• Purchased additional annual leave
• Generous paid parental leave (primary and secondary)
• Wellbeing benefits
• Active social club and events

How to apply

All applications must be submitted online. To apply, click on the "Apply Now" link below and follow the prompts.

For a confidential discussion regarding this opportunity, please contact helen.kruimel@smec.com or phone on 0460 410 225

All recruitment activities go through our Resourcing function and currently, this role doesn’t require agency input. Please do not forward resumes directly to SMEC employees/managers; we do not accept unsolicited resumes and are not responsible for any associated fees.