Tewhiwhingamahi | The opportunity
Due to a strong pipeline of upcoming work, Beca’s Environmental Advisory team is seekinganearly-careerEnvironmental Scientistwith2 -4 yearsofprofessionalexperience. Based in Auckland or Wellington, this is an exciting opportunityto help solve real world client problems bycombiningyour passion for the environment with your technical capabilities. Join a teamwitha reputation for excellence in practice, and a shared passion to understand and solve environmental issues.
Thisrole will primarily workwithinour water qualitydiscipline,with a focus onwastewater management for our major infrastructure clients and New Zealand’s new water service entity operators.However, you can expect to supportourbroaderenvironmental disciplinesasrequired,which could offer exposure to a range of tasks such aswaterqualityassessments,wetlandorlizard surveys, andtest pitting with thecontaminated landteam.
Other responsibilities will include:
Undertakingteam-based or independentfield work at locationsacross thecountry
Environmental constructionmonitoring, and soil and/or water sampling
Completing desktop and site analysestoprepare technical reports which support a range of environmental projects,such asoptions assessments,resource consentapplicationsandcompliance
Maintaining and developing great relationships with internal and external clients.
As aBecaEnvironmental Scientist, you will join our national Environmental Advisory team. The team consists of trusted advisors, ecologists, water quality and air quality scientists, environmental specialists, and others in complementary disciplines such assustainability, planning andengineering;all ofwhomare committed to achieving great environmental outcomes.
Mōuake| About you
You enjoy working with people from a range of backgrounds, but you are also a self-motivated individualwith the ability towork independently asrequired. You are ambitious, eager to progress your career, and you relish the opportunity to work in an environmentwhichencourages motivated, passionate, and enthusiastic consultants who want to make a difference.
Your background willinclude the following essential skills and experience:
Water qualityexperience,includingwith New Zealand’s water quality legislative and planning frameworks
Strongwritten and verbalcommunication skills
Atertiary degree in environmental science,chemistry, environmentalengineeringor a related discipline
Other desirable skillsand experience include:
Undertakingfreshwaterecology workin parallel with water quality assessments
Environmental management, compliance and monitoring, including erosion and sediment control practices
Collection of environmental samples (such as soil, groundwater, surface water,ecological/ macroinvertebrates,sediment, and asbestos) via a range of methods, including hand auger, testpittingand drilling
Proven ability in data analysis including the use of software such asESdatand GIS
Preliminary and Detailed Site Investigations
Mōmātou| About us
A career with Beca will provide you with:
Professional development opportunities.
A supportive and caring work environment where you can bring your whole self to work.
Flexible working arrangements to balance your personal / family commitments.
Opportunities to learn from our industry experts and technical gurus acrossNZ, Australiaandthe Asia Pacific.
A highly supportive environment of sharing and collaboration.
Excellent benefits provided to all staff – including discounted health insurance, discounts on gym memberships, and a number of social club events.
Beca prides itself on supporting a diverse and inclusive culture –we areopen to inputs from creative people of all genders, ethnicity, identity, thought and experiences.
Tonoa mai | Apply now
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