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Principal Environmental Scientist

JOB LOCATION /

Adelaide

APPLICATIONS CLOSE / 

30 JUNE 2025

WE ARE EPIC

We at Epic Environmental treat our people as our biggest asset, we invest in professional development, we understand that a healthy work/life balance is important and that a supportive, collaborate and dynamic culture is key.


Backed by Montrose Environmental, a NYSE listed world leader in environmental solutions, Epic is passionate about delivering innovative solutions for our clients and the planet.


Besides our Epic culture, internal mobility opportunities and direct access to our company’s leadership team, we offer a competitive salary and a hybrid work environment.

EPIC ESSENTIALS

Our fast-growing Adelaide team is on the lookout for an Associate or Principal Environmental Scientist/Engineer, to join us at Epic


Whether your passion lies in technical leadership, project delivery, remediation strategy, or team mentorship, this position is designed to evolve with you.


We’re tackling some of the most complex and challenging contaminated land problems in the country – and we need sharp minds who can think outside the box, challenge the norm, and deliver practical, real-world solutions that make a difference.


What You’ll Work On


  • Urban renewal and large-scale remediation projects that reshape precincts and cities

  • Large-scale infrastructure builds – working hand-in-hand with contractors and engineers to make things happen

  • Property due dilligance – due diligence and transaction support across commercial and industrial portfolios

  • Technical advisory and expert witness work

  • Collaborate with multidisciplinary teams, influence decision-makers, and drive innovation every step of the way

WHAT YOU WILL BRING

To succeed in this role, you’ll be a well-rounded senior professional with solid technical experience and strong leadership instincts. Specifically, you’ll bring:

  • Tertiary qualifications from a recognised institution in Environmental Science, Engineering, or a related discipline

  • 10+ years’ experience in environmental consulting, ideally within the Australian market

  • Demonstrated success in preparing winning proposals – from smaller site assessments to large-scale, high-impact projects

  • Natural leadership qualities and a passion for training and mentoring junior team members

OUR VALUES & EPIC PERKS

  • Work from home options - we believe there is life beyond work

  • Competitive salary + perks

  • Interesting projects to work on

  • Plenty of cool social events

  • Direct access to our accessible and knowledgeable directors

  • We are a collaborative, knowledge sharing group - everyone helps everyone

  • We believe in trust and autonomy

Don't just take my word for it, check out our perks here: https://www.epicenvironmental.com.au/why-work-with-us or have a look at the reviews on Glassdoor.com

NEXT STEPS & IMPORTANT DETAILS


For all enquiries or to send your application directly to us: careers@epicenvironmental.com.au



Let’s redefine environmental excellence together!

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