Principal Soil Scientist
Core
Lead soil science projects and provide technical leadership for environmental consulting, focusing on soil surveys, mapping, classification, and land rehabilitation strategies.
Role type
Principal Soil Scientist (Senior IC with mentorship)
Builds
Soil management plans, rehabilitation strategies, and high-quality technical reports for mining, renewable energy, and infrastructure clients.
Domain
Environmental consulting, soil science, land management, and Australian regulatory compliance.
Required skills
Soil survey and classification (Australian Soil Classification), soil property analysis, environmental legislation knowledge, land rehabilitation design, project management, technical mentoring
Preferred skills
Consulting experience, strategic cropping land (SCL) and biophysical strategic agricultural land (BSAL) assessment expertise
Technologies
Australian Soil Classification system, soil sampling and mapping tools
Responsibilities
Lead large-scale soil projects, develop client relationships to win work, prepare technical reports, mentor junior scientists, assess impacts of mining and infrastructure on soil health, design soil amelioration and revegetation strategies
Seniority
Principal, hands-on IC with mentorship