Graduate Environmental Planner- Environment

SMEC Services Pty Limited is hiring a Graduate Environmental Planner in Sydney, Australia. This role involves supporting multidisciplinary projects in environmental planning and sustainability, requiring strong communication skills and a passion for climate-resilient outcomes. The position offers a flexible work environment and professional development opportunities. Ideal candidates are recent graduates in Urban and Environmental Planning or Environmental Engineering. Applications must be submitted online.
• Leading global engineering/environmental consultancy
• Flexible work environment with attractive benefits and professional development opportunities
• Based in North Sydney/premium office/close to railway

About SMEC

Delivering exceptional outcomes starts with having exceptional people.

For more than 70 years, SMEC has built a reputation as a trusted partner on major transport and energy infrastructure projects around the world. We are currently supporting the delivery of transformation solar, hydropower, rail and road projects around the nation. We challenge boundaries to deliver sustainable solutions that help to connect, move and power people and communities.

The Role

Our high-performing Sydney environmental team is growing with a wide range of interesting projects and sustainable design. We are a large multidisciplinary company with iconic projects across renewables, environmental studies, dam & hydropower, solar power projects, energy transition and transport.

We are looking for a motivated and enthusiastic recent Environmental Planning or Environmental Engineering Graduate for immediate start to join our Sydney team. This is an exciting opportunity to be part of a collaborative and forward-thinking environment, contributing to both environmental planning and sustainability projects across a wide range of sectors.

Key responsibilities:
• Undertaking data analysis and contributing to evidence-based decision-making
• Supporting a variety of multi-disciplinary projects and opportunities including infrastructure and urban development
• Engaging with key internal and external stakeholders and supporting project delivery teams
• Supporting the delivery of sustainability services including climate resilience assessments, sustainability ratings (e.g., IS, Green Star

Ideal applicants will have/be:
• A recent Graduate in Urban and Environmental Planning or Environmental Engineering
• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills to work effectively within a multidisciplinary environment
• Enthusiasm for a career in Environmental Planning and Sustainability, underpinned by a knowledge and understanding of our sector and a strong passion for delivering regenerative, nature-positive and climate-resilient outcomes.
• Committed to driving quadruple bottom line impacts through a systems thinking approach

How to apply

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

All recruitment activities go through our Recruitment & Talent 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.

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