Title:  Environmental Engineer - Remediation

About Veolia

Create positive change. Be a champion of Ecological Transformation.

Join Veolia, a global leader with over 170 years of experience, operating in 40+ countries with 220,000 employees worldwide, including 6,500 staff across 300 sites in Australia and New Zealand. As part of our team, you'll contribute to crucial environmental solutions through our innovative Water, Waste, Energy and Industrial Services, helping protect the environment and address essential human needs for a sustainable future.

The Opportunity

We have an exciting opportunity for an Environmental Site Engineer to support our Remediation Services team within the Industrial Services Division in Melbourne. Working in a close-knit and diverse team, you will run day-to day treatment plant operations, arrange transport and logistics of hazardous waste and impacted material, and manage safety and compliance for our Brooklyn treatment plant. Along with the project managers, you will also be working on national remediation projects. In the long run, you’ll contribute to a sustainable future for Australia.

What's on offer

• Expand your engineering career with Veolia’s vastly diverse and experienced team. 

• Highly competitive salary + car allowance and fuel card! 

• Have access to Veolia’s vast array of corporate discounts, including discounted health insurance, novated car leasing and fitness passports.

What you'll be responsible for

• Organise the transport and logistics of impacted waste in line with EPA, Worksafe and Dangerous Goods regulation. 

• Ensure treatment plants are operating in line with design, standard operating procedure and regulatory requirements. 

• Provide engineering support to operators at on site treatment plants 

• Develop and maintain safety documentation, batch sheets, monitoring and testing plans. Undertake product quality sampling and analyse trends in data. 

• Maintain continuous improvement factors in waste reduction, costs, processes and health & safety. 

• Develop and maintain positive working relationships with internal and external stakeholders. 

• Delivery and facilitation of Veolia’s remediation projects with a particular focus on soil and water remediation. 

• Develop waste classification, waste management plan and carbon neutral solutions.

What you'll need to be successful

• Tertiary qualifications in Environmental Engineering, Environmental Science or Process Engineering More than 2 years of demonstrated work experience in relevant fields, preferably in an operational environment 

• Be a good communicator and adapt to a fast paced changing environment 

• Experience performing treatment plant operations is highly desirable 

• Previous experience in transport and/or logistics would be highly regarded 

• An understanding and working knowledge of the EPA (Environmental Protection Agency) compliance process 

• Undertake a National Police Check with the ability to obtain a Department of Defence baseline security clearance. 

• Driver's licence and own transport. 

• Be prepared to travel to different client and Veolia locations (including interstate). 

• Have a high regard for customer focus and safety.

Veolia’s AlwaysSafe culture means that we care about the safety of people on our sites.  We operate a zero tolerance drug and alcohol approach and shortlisted candidates must be prepared to undertake a full pre-employment medical check which includes drug and alcohol screening. Shortlisted candidates must also be willing to undergo a National Police Clearance.

Why Veolia?

At Veolia, we support our people both at work and beyond. Enjoy a comprehensive range of benefits designed to help you thrive, including:

• Generous paid parental leave and paid volunteer days

• Flexible and hybrid working arrangements

• Superannuation contributions on unpaid parental leave

• Fitness Passport and discounted health insurance

• Employee Assistance Program (Thrive) for you and your family

• Car allowances, novated leasing, and vehicle discounts

• Bonus and referral programs, plus employee share plan

• Ongoing professional development and clear career pathways

Veolia is committed to ensuring every employee returns home safely every day under our Always Safe Charter.

Join a team that values your wellbeing, growth, and contribution—while making a real impact on the environment and our communities.

Fairness, Diversity & Inclusion

Veolia is committed to fostering a diverse, equitable, and inclusive workplace where everyone is valued and respected. We welcome applications from all backgrounds and are dedicated to providing a safe, supportive, and accessible environment. If you require adjustments to the recruitment process, please let us know so we can support you.

Discover more about our benefits, culture, and commitment to diversity at anz.veolia.com/careers.

We value your interest in our employment opportunities and commit to respond to all applications.

Veolia is committed to conducting recruitment in a fair, ethical and transparent manner based solely on merit. Candidates with direct or indirect personal/professional ties to Veolia and/or any third party related to Veolia business (including but not limited to Veolia's suppliers, customers, partners and competitors) must disclose this information.