Senior Environmental Engineer
- Deliver environmental solutions and technical advice for mining and energy EPCM projects across the project lifecycle.
- Develop and review environmental plans and criteria, assess regulatory obligations, interpret monitoring data, and support compliance and due diligence.
- Coordinate environmental project scopes, including budgets, progress reporting, and engagement with multidisciplinary teams and stakeholders.
Requisition ID: 102283
Job Category: Engineering
Location: Brisbane, Queensland, Australia
Join a company that is passionately committed to the pursuit of a better world through positive change. With more than 70 years of business and technical expertise in mining, energy, and infrastructure, our 10,000 colleagues in 150 countries tirelessly work toward bettering the industries in which we operate. With practical solutions that are safe, innovative and sustainable, we think globally while acting locally. Are you looking for an opportunity to join a diverse group of professionals who are committed to remaining exceptional? We look forward to hearing from you.
Environment, People, and Place shape projects that are sustainable, resilient, and people-focused. We bring environmental intelligence and community-centered design to every stage, creating places that thrive socially, economically, and ecologically.
Looking to take the next step in your career? Hatch is seeking a qualified Senior Environmental Engineer to support the growth of its projects based in Brisbane.
The Environmental Engineer will work within multidisciplinary project teams to deliver environmental solutions that balance regulatory compliance, environmental performance, risk management, sustainability objectives, and client outcomes. The role combines technical environmental expertise with project delivery, stakeholder engagement, and practical problem-solving throughout the project lifecycle. This position may support projects from early feasibility through construction, operations, rehabilitation, and closure.
As the successful candidate, you will:
- Apply a deep understanding of Environment and Sustainability principles to solve complex problems.
- Be integrated into engineering teams to advise on how environmental constraints will influence design
- Review and developing environmental deliverables for mining and energy EPCM projects, including management plans, environmental design criteria and reviews of environmental factors
- Identify regulatory obligations and approval pathways under Commonwealth, State, Territory, and local government legislation.
- Interpret environmental monitoring data and provide technical recommendations.
- Support environmental due diligence and regulatory compliance review
- Execute some project management tasks for environmental scopes including budget development and tracking as well as progress reporting.
About You
- You will have a tertiary qualification in Environmental discipline such as Engineering, Science or related field, with over 7 years of experience in the industry.
- Your knowledge of either environment, sustainability, closure, due diligence, impact assessment or environmental engineering will be complimentary to the design and project teams.
- You have minerals and metals background, with knowledge of mining and heavy industry.
- To be eligible to apply, you must be an Australian / New Zealand citizen or hold permanent residency status, or alternatively, a Visa that entitles you to work in Australia.
Why join us?
- Work with great people to make a difference
- Collaborate on exciting projects to develop innovative solutions
- Top employer
What we offer you?
- Global project exposure across complex, impactful industries
- Strong focus on career growth, learning and mentorship
- Collaborative, values-driven culture focused on innovation and excellence
Don't meet every single requirement? You don't need to. At Hatch, we are building a diverse, inclusive workplace that fosters innovation. If you're interested in this role, we encourage you to apply even if your past experiences don't perfectly align with the skills we've listed.
Hatch holds an innovate reconciliation action plan and we encourage Aboriginal and Torres Straight islanders to apply. As an accredited Employer of Choice for Gender Equality (WGEA) and Equal Opportunity Employer, we are committed to fostering a workforce in each of our locations that reflects the diversity of the communities in which we operate. Within Australia, this includes supporting and encouraging a collaborative workplace and a comprehensive benefit offering. If you have any special needs requirements, please discuss with us and we will do our utmost to accommodate your request. We are managing this recruitment process directly and are not accepting unsolicited resumes from recruitment agencies.
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