The Company
Black Cat Civil is a fast growing, Australian Indigenous owned civil contractor specialising in the delivery of remote and regional infrastructure projects throughout Queensland and the Northern Territory.
Celebrating 20 years of excellence, Black Cat Civil has grown into one of Australia’s leading civil construction partners now home to more than 250 skilled employees, a fleet of 700+ pieces of plant and equipment, and a proud track record of delivering 1,800+ successful projects across
Queensland, the Northern Territory, Western Australia and beyond. Our growth reflects our unwavering commitment to quality, reliability, and getting the job done right, every time.
About the Role
We are seeking an Environmental Engineer to support the delivery of civil soil remediation projects based in Gove, Northern Territory. This role is ideal for an engineer who thrives on hands on fieldwork, technical problem solving, and collaborating within a multidisciplinary team to deliver safe, compliant, and effective project outcomes.
This position is offered on a FIFO roster of 2 weeks on / 1 week off, with flights provided from Brisbane, Darwin, Cairns, and Townsville.
What You Will Do
• Undertake fieldwork on active civil remediation sites, including construction quality assurance, inspections, and verification of soil remediation and environmental protection systems.
• Supervise earthworks, soil treatment, and related construction activities, providing on site technical guidance to contractors and project personnel.
• Assist senior engineers with the design, evaluation, and optimisation of soil remediation methods and environmental control systems.
• Collect, review, and analyse environmental and construction data, contributing to accurate technical reports and project documentation.
• Work collaboratively with team members, contractors, and stakeholders to ensure remediation works are delivered safely, efficiently, and to specification.
• Prepare and maintain safety documentation for field activities, including JSAs and SWMS.
What We Are Looking For
• Degree in Environmental Engineering or a related discipline, with a minimum of 3 years’ experience, ideally within civil works or contaminated land projects.
• Strong analytical and problem solving skills, supported by a practical, solutions focused mindset.
• Working knowledge of relevant Australian Standards, contaminated land guidance, and environmental legislation.
• Comfortable working across both field based and office based tasks, including extended periods on active construction sites.
• Strong communication skills and a collaborative approach to project delivery.
• Proficiency with standard engineering and computer software
Why Black Cat Civil?
Black Cat Civil is a tight knit, values driven team led by owners Jai and Brendan, where loyalty and performance are genuinely recognised. In 2025, 65% of our people advanced their skills through internal training and upskilling programs, reinforcing our commitment to supporting long term career development and growing our team from within.
How to Apply
If this opportunity sounds like the right fit for you, please send your CV and cover letter to careers@blackcatcivil.com.au or click Apply.
Black Cat Civil has been operating in the civil, rail, mining and construction industries since 2006. Black Cat Civil is an indigenous owned company with operations throughout Queensland, the Northern Territory and New South Wales.
Originally founded as Black Cat Queensland by Jai Tomlinson and Brendan Flynn, the company has grown to become a leader in supplying plant hire and contract works to the civil, rail, mining and construction industries.
The company embraces new technologies throughout its Caterpillar fleet of earthmoving equipment We are well equipped and staffed to mobilise and complete any size and complexity of projects.
Black Cat Civil holds accreditation from the Federal Safety Commissioner and has safety, environment and quality ISO certification.
Black Cat Civil continues to grow its outstanding reputation in delivering safe, cost-effective and reliable project outcomes and has extensive experience in all aspects of bulk, detail and maintenance construction.
Black Cat Civils’ sustained growth and success has been based on developing close, long term relationships with clients, providing best value solutions and delivering ongoing support.
Our clients have trust and confidence in our abilities and are assured that the advice and commitment given to their business delivers quality results.
