Environmental engineering in Australia, especially given the country’s diverse ecosystems and strong environmental regulations, involves a mix of fieldwork, technical analysis, and collaborative project work, often requiring travel to different sites and occasionally to remote areas.
Environmental Assessment: Conducting environmental impact assessments for various projects to understand the potential environmental effects and develop mitigation strategies. Compliance Monitoring: Ensuring that projects and operations comply with environmental laws and regulations, including those related to air and water quality, waste management, and contamination.
Technical Expertise: A robust understanding of environmental science, biology, and chemistry, as well as engineering principles. Software Proficiency: Skilled in using specialized mining software for Environmental Engineer, like Deswik CAD or Vulcan D&B.
Reviewing data and reports, planning for site visits, or preparing for meetings with stakeholders or project teams.
Analyzing data collected from the field, developing environmental plans or reports, and consulting with other professionals such as engineers, scientists, and regulatory officials.
Site Inspections: Regular travel to various project sites for inspections or environmental monitoring, which can range from local to remote locations. Remote Work Possibilities: Depending on the employer, some environmental engineers may have the opportunity to work remotely, particularly for tasks like data analysis and report writing.
“Leading a multidisciplinary team allows you to see how each area contributes to the overall value of the Mining project.”
Catherine Lalut
Senior Mining Consultant
President Women in Mining & Engineer WA (WMEWA)