Environmental Field Scientist

Mott MacDonald; Woodbridge Township (NJ); On-site; 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

At Mott MacDonald, we trust our brilliant people to do brilliant things in engineering, management, and development services, supporting multisector project work in over 150 countries. As one of the largest employee- owned companies in the world, we pride ourselves on our ability to deliver exceptional outcomes through our network of 20,000+ talented consultants. With sustainability and innovation at the heart of all our sectors in North America, including, Buildings, Energy, Transportation, and Water.

We believe in empowering our people to excel, learn, and grow, offering diverse opportunities to contribute to career-defining work. Join us and be part of a collaborative environment where your ambitions are united with ours, and you can truly shape your story.

If you share that vision, even if you don't meet every requirement listed, we'd still love to hear from you. We value potential and diverse perspectives as much as experience. Let's explore how we can support your growth and help you take the next step in your career, while contributing to an exciting new chapter for Mott MacDonald in North America.

Position Overview

Our Environmental team in Iselin, NJ is seeking a motivated Environmental Field Inspector with 3-5 years of experience to support a large scale infrastructure renewal project, involving waste management and environmental compliance. The project is located in the Borough of Queens, NY. The ideal candidate shall be comfortable working independently and can coordinate with multiple contractors. The main goal of the project is to ensure the proper removal and offsite disposal of waste generated in accordance with federal, state, and local regulations.

Primary Responsibilities

The selected candidate would be responsible for:

• Oversight of waste loading and waste transportation activities.
• Tracking, organizing, and managing waste manifests and associated documentation.
• Reviewing waste profiles, analytical data, transporter certifications, and disposal facility approvals for regulatory compliance.
• Conducting routine site compliance inspections and identifying corrective actions where necessary.
• Working independently in a field-based environment while coordinating with contractors and project stakeholders.
• Supporting additional environmental field and office activities, including sampling programs, environmental monitoring, remediation oversight, data management, and technical reporting.

Required Skills

• Candidate should possess a B.S. degree in in Geology or Environmental Science (or equivalent).
• This is a field position with approximately 90-100% of time spent on active project sites.
• Candidate must be familiar with federal, state, and local regulatory regulations.
• Candidate must pass a physical examination and drug testing as a condition of employment for this position.
• Candidate must have excellent communication skills.
• Possessing up to date OSHA HAZWOPER training (29 CFR 1910) is a plus.
• Experience working with NJDEP, NYSDEC and NYCDEP is helpful.

Benefits & Reward

At Mott MacDonald, our employees have a stake and a voice in our business, providing them with a direct connection to our success through our personal and group performance bonuses. We provide a comprehensive benefit package that includes 401k, medical, dental and vision insurance, short-term/long-term disability, paid holidays, PTO, parental leave, and company paid life insurance.

Individual pay is determined based on several factors such as work location, education, experience, and unique skills.

The expected salary for this position is $73,000 - $78,000

Collaboration at Our Core

At Mott MacDonald, we believe great ideas happen when we're together. Our hybrid approach centers on an in-office culture, with most of your time spent collaborating face-to-face and a minimum of three days per week in the office. We balance flexibility with connection, so you and your manager can choose how to meet client, team, and personal commitments.

Equal opportunity is the law

We seek to promote fair employment procedures and practices to ensure equal opportunities for all. We encourage individual expression in our workplace and are committed to creating an inclusive environment where everyone feels they have the opportunity to contribute.

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All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, protected veteran status, creed, marital status, sexual orientation, gender identity, citizenship status or disability status.