Environmental Specialist - Sweco Finland Oy - Helsinki, Finland

Would you like to work in a role where you can see the tangible impact of your expertise – from soil and groundwater to field sites and client decision-making? At Sweco's Contaminated Environments team, you will participate in diverse projects related to soil, groundwater, surface water, and sediments, combining fieldwork, expert investigations, and reporting as part of a broad network of specialists. Investigate and solve environmental challenges In the Contaminated Environments team, we conduct investigations and remediation of contaminated soil, as well as studies on soil, groundwater, surface water, and sediments. We also prepare environmental and water permit applications, various environmental reports (including EDD), and work on environmental impact assessments focusing on soil and groundwater. You will work as part of a knowledgeable project team on various environmental projects, providing information that helps our clients make sustainable and justified decisions. Your tasks include conducting fieldwork and sampling across Finland, planning and reporting research and remediation projects, and expert tasks related to environmental impacts. Your primary work location will be Helsinki, but Tampere or Turku offices may also be options. Bring your skills and interest in diverse tasks To succeed in this role, you should have experience in expert and/or sampling tasks related to contaminated environments, such as soil and groundwater impact assessments or use of GIS software in environmental projects, and be able to take responsibility for diverse work packages. We hope you are: - Have gained approximately 2–5 years of experience in projects related to contaminated soil, groundwater, or other environmental investigations - Interested in working on diverse projects and in varying field conditions - Self-directed, flexible, proactive, and eager to develop your skills further. You hold a suitable higher university degree, for example in geology, water, or environmental engineering, and your language skills enable working in Finnish and English. Experience with GIS software is a plus. Additionally, experience in diverse tasks and projects related to contaminated environments and willingness to travel to work sites across Finland are valued. Having a car is an advantage. Support and development opportunities We offer: - An inquisitive, brave, and encouraging Sweco team. You will be part of an uncomplicated and enthusiastic community where immediacy and respect are emphasized. We support, value, and encourage each other. High-quality leadership is one of our strengths. Learn more about Sweco’s work culture: https://www.sweco.fi/ura/tyontekijalupaus/ - Transforming society together. At Sweco, you will help create future cities and a more sustainable society. You play a key role in enabling and supporting business activities that build a more sustainable and functional society through daily work at thousands of planning desks and construction sites across Finland. - International projects locally. We often collaborate with international clients and partners. Sweco has 23,000 employees across Europe, with 3,300 in Finland across 28 locations. The international organization offers opportunities to work with European colleagues or transfer your workplace within Finland according to your life situation. - Your career path and training opportunities. We value your development and input in planning your career. Our Sweco Academy offers various training options, and you will develop through practical projects with top industry experts. - A comprehensive employee benefits package that you can influence. As an employer, we are flexible, and balancing work and private life is a priority for us. We work where it makes sense – happily also face-to-face in our offices. Apply to join us by August 10, 2026 You can apply for this position via the link below by August 10, 2026. We will review applications mainly after the summer holidays in August. If you have questions about the role or working at Sweco, team leader Oona Virta is happy to discuss further. You can reach Oona at +358 40 838 4582 on July 2nd between 9-11 or August 4th between 9-11, or by email at oona.virta(at)sweco.fi. Sweco designs tomorrow’s cities and a more sustainable society. We combine the expertise of 23,000 architects, engineers, and other specialists and work with our clients to promote the green transition, maximize digitalization, and strengthen societal resilience. Sweco is Europe’s leading planning and consulting firm, with a revenue of approximately €2.9 billion in 2025. The company is listed on the Stockholm Stock Exchange (Nasdaq). www.sweco.fi