Environmental Field Inspector: Waste & Compliance

Mott MacDonald; Woodbridge Township (NJ); Hybrid; USD 73,000 - 78,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401k

Medical Insurance

Dental Insurance

Vision Insurance

Short/Long-term Disability

Paid Holidays

PTO

Parental Leave

Life Insurance

Job summary

Mott MacDonald in Iselin, NJ seeks an Environmental Field Inspector with 3–5 years of experience to support a large infrastructure renewal project. The role focuses on waste management, regulatory compliance, and field oversight across active project sites.

The candidate should be able to work independently, coordinate with multiple contractors, and support environmental monitoring and reporting tasks. This hybrid in-office role emphasizes hands-on field work and strong communication.

Qualifications

• B.S. degree in Geology or Environmental Science (or equivalent).
• This is a field position with ~90–100% time on active project sites.
• Familiarity with federal, state, and local regulations.

Responsibilities

• Oversee waste loading and transportation activities.
• Track and manage waste manifests and documentation.
• Review waste profiles, data, transporter certifications, and disposal facility approvals for compliance.
• Perform routine site inspections and implement corrective actions.
• Work independently on site while coordinating with contractors and stakeholders.
• Support sampling programs, monitoring, remediation oversight, data management, and reporting.

Skills

Field inspections

Regulatory compliance

Strong communication

Safety awareness

Field coordination

Education

B.S. in Geology or Environmental Science

Tools

OSHA HAZWOPER Training

Job description

Mott MacDonald in Iselin, NJ seeks an Environmental Field Inspector with 3–5 years of experience to support a large infrastructure renewal project. The role focuses on waste management, regulatory compliance, and field oversight across active project sites.

The candidate should be able to work independently, coordinate with multiple contractors, and support environmental monitoring and reporting tasks. This hybrid in-office role emphasizes hands-on field work and strong communication.