Principal Soil Scientist
Core
Lead soil science projects and provide technical leadership for environmental consulting, focusing on soil surveys, analysis, rehabilitation, and impact assessment for mining, energy, and infrastructure clients.
Role type
Principal Soil Scientist (Senior IC with mentorship)
Builds
Soil management strategies, rehabilitation plans, and technical reports for mining, renewable energy, and infrastructure projects.
Domain
Environmental consulting, soil science, land rehabilitation, Australian legislation
Required skills
Soil survey and classification, soil property analysis, Australian environmental legislation, land rehabilitation design, project management, technical mentoring
Preferred skills
Client relationship development, pipeline creation, strategic cropping land assessment, biophysical strategic agricultural land assessment
Technologies
Australian Soil Classification system, soil sampling tools, data analysis software
Responsibilities
Lead large-scale soil science projects, prepare high-quality technical reports, mentor junior scientists, assess soil impacts of mining and infrastructure activities, design soil amelioration and revegetation strategies.
Seniority
Principal, hands-on IC with mentorship