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URS is a customer driven consultancy with a focus on technically challenging projects, undertaken in a strong teamwork environment. This position is based in Brisbane and requires working closely with our clients, primarily throughout Queensland.
The Engineer / Scientist (chemical or environmental) will work as a team member of the Environmental Services Group (ESG) on a range of environmental projects focusing on air quality assessments. This role will undertake independent work tasks and will include work tasks for multidisciplinary projects involving interaction with a range of professional disciplines.
The engineer / project scientist will contribute to the broad range of projects undertaken by ESG which typically include:
- Air quality impact assessments
- Environmental impact assessments
- Environmental audits
- Environmental management systems.
The suitable candidate will be responsible for:
- Conducting atmospheric dispersion modelling using the full suite of modern and traditional dispersion models including (but not limited to) CALPUFF, AUSPLUME, AERMOD, ISC3, CALINE3/4 and TAPM.
- Preparation of validated three-dimensional meteorological wind fields using, for example, the TAPM and CALMET models.
- Preparation of high-quality emission inventories (both regional and site-specific) using a wide variety of methods including site inspection, emission testing results and appropriate emission estimation techniques.
- Data collection, synthesis and review with a focus on greenhouse, energy and air quality projects.
- Technical and statistical data analysis including application of specialised modelling software, spreadsheets and databases.
- Providing high-level data compilation, processing, visualisation and statistical interpretation, particularly for the assessment of long-term ambient air quality monitoring results and for the display of complex modelling results.
- Preparation of greenhouse and air quality reports and other client deliverables to a high professional standard requiring minimum editing by supervisors.
- Project management, contract management, assistance with proposal and tender preparation and some client liaison.
In order to be successful in this role, you will have: - Tertiary level qualifications – Bachelor of Engineering (Chemical or Environmental) or Bachelor of Science in a quantitative major, from a recognised institution. (Please include with Application)
- Drivers Licence, in accordance with Queensland Law requirements
- A minimum of two years experience is preferred. More experienced people are encouraged to apply as salary will be commensurate with experience and qualifications.
- Demonstrable experience in use of modern air quality modelling packages including (but not limited to) CALPUFF, AUSPLUME, AERMOD, ISC3, CALINE3/4 and TAPM. This is an essential requirement of the position.
Career Development
While the Environmental Scientist / Engineer will be primarily required to provide technical input to projects, at URS we are committed to developing your full potential, both technically and personally. At URS we are committed to developing your full potential, both technically and personally.
If you are interested in joining one of the world’s largest engineering and environmental consultancies please go to https://www.urs.ap.apply2jobs.com/ and enter URS31663.
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