Requisition Number : URS25323
Company : URS
Interest Category : Environmental Sciences
External Job Title : Graduate Engineer Type of Position : Full-time
Country : Australia
State : QLD
City : Brisbane

Minimum Requirements :
. Tertiary qualification in Environmental Science . Current Drivers Licence . Effective and proactive management of time.

Job Description :
Position Summary Your position objective as a Graduate Environmental Scientist is to work together as a team member within the Geoscience group at URS. The position objective requires sound project management, technical and communication skills. Responsibilities / Objectives . Deliver Geoscience related services to our clients that are on time and on budget. This work will include and will draw on skills in environmental science, geology, data processing and laboratory work. . Undertake and assist in contaminated land site investigations and remediation projects. . Field investigations and fieldwork supervision, including mapping, drilling, sampling, testing, borehole completion and testing. . Prepare reports and other client deliverables to a high professional standard. . Maintain effective communications with URS personnel, clients and suppliers. . Work closely with clients, with the objective of satisfying the agreed scope of work and project solutions, and respond flexibly to changing client and project needs and maintain regular liaison. . Communicate effectively with office and other team project personnel. . Develop technical and professional expertise. . Manage allocated tasks and projects as required . Data compilation, processing and interpretation. . Assist with report preparation and other client deliverables to a high professional standard. . Respond flexibly to changing client and project needs and maintain regular liaison with your supervisor. . Maximum of 4 non billable hours per week after an introductory period of 8 weeks. Key Performance Indicator Target Sold Time 36 hours per week (90%) Project Management Project "write offs" not to exceed 2% of project value Career Development While the Graduate Environmental Scientist will be primarily required to provide technical input to projects, we are committed to developing your full potential, both technically and personally. Your career path will be mapped out with your supervisor after an initial performance review period. Opportunities for career development include: . You will be invited to join the Brisbane office Young Professionals Group where you will be given the opportunity to develop leadership and personal effectiveness skills. . You will set annual objectives in conjunction with your supervisor that will be used as the basis of reviewing your performance. These reviews are typically undertaken on an annual basis. However more frequent reviews can be undertaken upon request. . URS has an internal Project Management Training System that is accredited by the Australian Project Management Institute. Training modules will be assigned to you when your performance objectives are set. Project management opportunities range from being fully responsible for the performance of small projects to leading tasks on major projects. . Business Development Training is provided to selected URS staff. Developing business is key feature of a sustainable business and success in this area can underpin promotion from Senior Environmental Scientist to Associate Environmental Scientist. . You will participate in Quarterly Review Meetings for the Geoscience Group. These meetings review group performance and more importantly develop strategy for growth in the overall business as well provide a forum to discuss additional resources, training and other development of the Group. Reporting Relationships . Direct Report - Geoscience Group Leader or their delegate Qualifications / Attributes Qualifications/Skills . Tertiary qualification in Environmental Science . Current Drivers Licence . Effective and proactive management of time. Personal Attributes . Commitment to projects . Team Player ::