Graduate Environmental Engineer

Graduate Environmental Engineer - Adelaide

The Opportunity

We are seeking passionate, curious, and motivated early-career Environmental Engineers, or Scientists with an interest in geoscience/hydrogeology, to join our dynamic team. If you are ready to get hands-on experience and contribute to solving complex environmental issues, this is your opportunity.

The role will involve using your technical skills and knowledge on a wide variety of projects for both private sector and government clients including:

• Executing on-ground field works at a range of sites involving the collection of soil, sediment, soil vapour, surface and groundwater samples, including the supervision of contractors.
• Assisting on geotechnical field work programs where appropriate
• Project scoping, proposal writing and fieldwork preparation
• Undertaking all works consistent with our safety values, systems and procedures
• Evaluating and distilling field and analytical data
• Preparing scientific and technical reports
• Working as part of a broad team to help solve complex environmental issues and develop remediation programs.

This role is offered as a full-time role and offers flexible work arrangements for the right candidate.

The successful applicant will have the opportunity to work on a portfolio of large and complex site assessment and remediation projects for a growing client base.

About you

 We are seeking talented and curious engineers who want to advance their career with a global environmental consultancy. You may be a recent graduate, or perhaps you are already in the industry with a couple of years’ experience in contaminated land investigations and remediation. Either way, you will have a demonstrable passion for field-based project work including soil and groundwater sampling, contractor supervision and safety management.

Ideally you will bring

• A degree in environmental engineering or science, geology, or relevant earth sciences.

• Industry experience 0-2yrs (desired).

• Effective written and spoken communication skills and the aptitude to confidently liaise with project teams, subcontractors and clients.
• Safety leadership in the field and commitment to adopting behavioural based safety programs.
• The drive and commitment to succeed and to be a strong contributor to the growth and success of Kleinfelder in Australia.
• A full driver’s licence.
• Ability and willingness to travel regionally and interstate.

What Can Kleinfelder Offer

• Flexibility, hybrid working arrangements available.
• Additional leave options, including public holiday swaps and purchased leave.
• Paid overtime and parental leave (per policy).
• Graduate Program and formal Mentoring from senior managers and technical Leaders.
• Career development support, study assistance, internal/external training, and Professional membership support.
• Health & wellness initiatives + Employee Assistance Program.
• Service recognition and reward programs including bonuses.

About Us

Kleinfelder is a global environmental consultancy with over 3,000 professionals worldwide and nearly 100 staff across Australia. Locally strong and globally connected, we deliver technical excellence with a collaborative, down-to-earth approach.

We are an equal opportunity employer and value diversity and inclusion. We encourage Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander candidates and people from all backgrounds to apply.

If this opportunity sounds like something you have been looking for, we encourage you to submit your application including your CV and Cover Letter outlining your suitability for the role.

Applications close on the 12^th January 2026. We will be reviewing applications as they come in. This role may be filled prior to the closing date. Due to high volume of applicants, only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.

If you have any questions or have any enquiries, feel free to email our friendly HR team: HR_SupportAU@kleinfelder.com.

Applicants must have unrestricted work rights in Australia. Third-party recruiter submissions will not be considered.