Description

Environmental Science / Environmental Engineer Graduate

About the Company

Douglas Partners Pty Ltd is an employee-owned and Australian industry-leading geotechnical, environmental and groundwater consultancy employing over 600 people throughout 19 offices, with 14 NATA-accredited laboratories across Australia.

Our core values—People, Integrity, Improvement, Excellence—guide everything we do. We prioritise safety, foster an inclusive culture, act with integrity, continuously strive for improvement and are committed to sustainability and excellence in all our work.

To learn more about our company values, visit www.douglaspartners.com.au

As part of our National Graduate Program, you'll join a team of technical specialists working on projects that help shape land development, environmental management and remediation outcomes across Australia.

About the role

Ready to take your environmental science or engineering degree beyond the classroom?

Douglas Partners is looking for Environmental Science / Environmental Engineer Graduates to join our national 2027 Graduate Program, commencing in January 2027.

Opportunities available across our offices around Australia and applicants will be able to indicate their preferred office location/s when applying.

This role is ideal for graduates interested in contaminated land, groundwater, remediation and environmental site investigation projects. You'll gain practical experience across both field and office environments while working alongside experienced environmental professionals who will support your development throughout the graduate program.

What you’ll do day to day

No two days will look the same. As part of the graduate program, you will gain hands-on experience across environmental and geo-environmental projects, including:

- Supporting environmental and geo-environmental investigations across contaminated land, groundwater and site remediation projects;
- Carrying out fieldwork including soil, groundwater,



surface water and sediment sampling;
- Visiting residential, industrial and rural sites to undertake environmental assessments;
- Logging and interpreting field data to support environmental and contamination assessments;
- Assisting with reports, proposals and environmental documentation that support project decisions;
- Using industry software such as QGIS and other analytical tools to interpret environmental data;

Coordinating fieldwork activities and supporting subcontractors to deliver safe and effective site investigations.

What we’re looking for

You do not need to know everything on day one. We are looking for graduates who are curious, practical and keen to learn. You may be a strong fit if you have:

- A degree in environmental science, environmental engineering, geology, groundwater or a related discipline;
- An interest in contaminated land, groundwater, remediation and environmental assessment work;
- A willingness to work outdoors on project sites as well as in the office;
- Solid observation, communication and organisational skills with a practical approach to problem-solving;
- A current Australian Driver Licence; and
- A Construction White Card (or willingness to obtain one prior to commencement)

What you’ll gain from the Graduate Program

- Practical skills through fieldwork, project work and structured learning over the Graduate Development Program;
- An understanding of how environmental conditions influence land use, development and remediation decisions;
- Experience in environmental assessment, field investigation and data interpretation;




- Exposure to industry tools such as QGIS and environmental modelling software;
- Confidence contributing to technical reports that inform real environmental and engineering decisions.

You will learn directly from local technical specialists who will support your growth throughout the graduate program and beyond.

Benefits of working with Douglas Partners

At Douglas Partners, you’ll be supported to grow and thrive through:

- Diverse, meaningful project work across a range of sectors;
- Coaching and mentoring from experienced industry leaders;
- Further educational support, including tuition fee assistance and study leave;
- Bonuses for industry accreditations;
- Flexible work arrangements;
- 5 weeks’ annual leave after 5 years of service;
- Access to Sonder, our health and wellbeing partner;
- Discount offers through our Douglas Valuable Deals platform; and
- Opportunities to work across Australia, with 19 offices in regional and metropolitan locations.

Where it can take you

This is more than just a student or graduate role - it's an opportunity to build a long-term career with us.

We believe in promoting from within, and many of our technical specialists, project managers and people leaders began their careers through graduate pathways similar to this one.

- You can explore career pathways in areas such as:
- Contaminated land assessment and remediation
- Groundwater investigation and hydrogeology
- Environmental site assessment and compliance
- Geo-environmental engineering
- Waste classification and soil assessment
- Environmental risk assessment
- Construction environmental management and monitoring

Application should include

- a brief cover letter demonstrating how you would fulfil this role;
- a resume and any work experience references; and
- a copy of your university transcript.

Full Australian working rights required. Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted

📌 Graduate Environmental Engineer/Scientist (Australia)
🏢 Douglas Partners
📍 Australia