Our positions in Australia
Below is a list of some of the positions that we are looking to fill. Use the menu to the left, to view positions by region. Click to view additional information and apply (you will be redirected to our online career centre).
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New South Wales / ACT
Climate Change Specialist:
The Climate Change Specialist is responsible for providing consulting services in greenhouse and climate change within the NSW/ACT region.
Environmental Engineer (Waste):
Assist in project management of small to medium Sustainability Group projects in particular those related to Solid Waste Management and Resource Management, as well as general environmental management and assessment projects.
Environmental Scientist / Planner:
The successful candidate will work with a variety of clients seeking environmental approval for development proposals in the mining, oil and gas, land development, electricity, telecommunications and transport sectors. The role interfaces with a number of other technical disciplines.
Graduate Structural Engineer:
As a Graduate Structural Engineer you will be involved in site inspections, report preparation, structural analysis and design, preparation of contract drawings and specifications, coordination with other disciplines and liaising with contractors and clients through project work.
Pipeline Engineer:
Do you want to manage a range of water related projects, with particular emphasis on pipeline design for water, stormwater and wastewater infrastructure and other pipe lines uses such as oil and gas?
Principal Environmental/Landscape Planner:
Drive the development of the Environmental/Landscape Planning disciplines within the Environmental Planning Group with a focus on the key growth areas of water, mining and surface transportation.
Principal Hydrogeologist:
The Principal Hydrogeologist will join the Environmental Assessment and Remediation Group in our Sydney office. The role will see you involved with hydrogeological and contaminated land projects for a number of clients and service industries including petrochemical, chemical manufacturing, property development and government.
Senior Environmental Planner /Scientist:
This role will see you work with a variety of clients seeking environmental approval for development proposals in the mining, oil and gas, land development, electricity, telecommunications and transport sectors.
Victoria
Geohydrologist (Environmental):
This challenging opportunity will see you joining the Geo-Environmental Workgroup in our Melbourne Office where you will be involved with hydrogeological, contaminated land and site remediation for a number of clients and projects within service industries including petrochemical, chemical manufacturing, property development and government industries.
Principal Civil Engineer (Water):
Lead and direct engineering projects, including review and quality control, so as to deliver projects successfully, and be accountable for project planning and project direction, as well as project management and subcontractor management within the rapidly expanding water sector.
Senior Electrical Engineer (Water):
URS Melbourne and Asia-Pacific is seeking electrical engineers to meet its increasing work load on challenging projects within civil-water and environmentally focused industry sectors. In particular you’d be involved in providing engineering consultancy services associated with the design and remediation of major roads, dams, tunnels, windfarms, irrigation systems, water treatment systems local government infrastructure, drainage works, and associated structures.
Civil (Headworks) Engineer
Lead teams of engineers or drafters on projects and mentor less experienced staff to further develop URS's headworks capabilities
Senior Civil Design Engineer
Work on challenging projects within civil infrastructure, water and environmentally focused industry sectors
National Contract Administrator - Petroleum Clients
Be responsible for providing support to the National Contract Managers and HSE Advisors for our existing Downstream Petroleum Contracts.
National Contract Manager - Petroluem Clients
Deliver the Environmental Consulting Agreement between URS and major petroleum clients in Environmental Services for Downstream Environmental Assessments and Remediation.
Civil/Environmental Engineer
Provide technical services to the URS waste management and environmental engineering business in the Melbourne office.
Associate/Principal Water Quality Scientist
Win, lead and undertake projects for regional bodies, state agencies, national bodies and industry groups.
Associate/Principal Aquatic Ecologist
Do you have an intimate but practical understanding of aquatic ecology as it applies to the catchment scale? We want you.
Senior / Associate Hydrogeologist
Provide high level project management for groundwater projects within the state and nationally.
Queensland
Senior Environmental Scientist (Geology)
Work on a diverse range of contaminated land projects and undertake independent work tasks.
Senior Geochemist
Undertake geochemical assessments for mine waste materials and provide management with options for preventing or mitigating acid drainage.
Associate Engineer / Scientist (Air Quality)
Provide technical direction and leadership on a range of environmental projects focusing on air quality and greenhouse assessments.
Hydrogeologist
As a Hydrogeologist you will work as a team member of the Geoscience Group on a diverse range of groundwater and contaminated land projects and will undertake independent work tasks under the direction and supervision of experienced professionals.
Graduate Environmental & Civil Engineers - Water Focus
The Graduate Environmental & Civil Engineer will join the Water and Infrastructure Group and will be involved with projects for a number of clients and service industries
Water Engineer
Undertake some independent work tasks under the direction and supervision of experienced professionals, and also work on multidisciplinary projects involving interaction with a range of professional disciplines.
Senior Environmental Scientist
URS Brisbane requires a Senior Environmental Scientist to lead acid sulfate soils investigation and management projects across a wide range of industrial, infrastructure and development projects.
South Australia
Senior Environmental Scientist/Engineer
The URS Adelaide office is seeking a Senior Environmental Scientist to assist in the technical and commercial growth of the geoscience business, with emphasis on the contaminated land (site investigation and remediation) business.
Environmental Scientist/Engineer
Provide consulting advice to clients in a range of different disciplines including environmental auditing, sustainability projects and environmental planning documents (EIAs).
Western Australia
Civil Engineer
Are you experienced in the design of civil and hydraulic engineering associated with infrastructure development and mining projects?
Project Manager - Major Projects
Lead dedicated field and (multi) office based professionals to ensure project deliverables are carried out to a consistently high standard.
Civil & Structural Drafters
Prepare drawings for civil and structural works associated with infrastructure development and mining projects.
Workplace Administrator
With your proven experience managing contracts and people, work within the Engineering, Project Services and Major Projects team.
Principal Project Scheduler
In conjunction with the Project Controls Manager you will provide the tools & systems necessary to effectively & proactively manage, control, & report on progress for concurrent projects throughout the organisation
Principal Environmental Scientist
With proven experience within the Environment Terrestrial sector and as a current Principal Environmental Scientist you will give precise and responsible strategic advice.
Energy Efficiency Engineer
Gain an exciting role within an expanding team of professionals in our Sustainability Division.
Geotechnical Engineer
Use your business development skills to manage geotechnical engineering projects including, but not limited to mining projects.
Northern Territory
Senior Hydrogeologist:
Working predominately within the Northern Territory, this challenging role involves significant project management and technical direction of hydrogeological services. Your main clients would include commercial enterprises, agricultural and pastoral companies, mining houses, developers, government and non-government organisations.
International Development
Senior Social Scientist
Join our Community Relations team and deliver services to major clients in the Mining, Oil and Gas sectors covering social strategy, social impact assessment, community development and community relations, capacity building and institutional strengthening.
New Zealand
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