Graduate Advisory Specialist - 2027

Mott MacDonald Group; Arlington (VA); Hybrid; USD 74,000 - 91,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Learning & development

Mentorship

Employee Resource Groups

Growth opportunities

Job summary

Mott MacDonald invites graduates to join our Blueprint program in the US, a structured three-year development journey designed with established learning partners. You'll work with experienced engineers, project managers, and mentors, building professional and technical skills while contributing to meaningful projects.

Based in Arlington, with a hybrid office model including NYC, you will participate in site visits, meetings, and design reviews, gaining hands-on experience as you launch your

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s or Master’s Degree in Environmental Science or related field.
• Demonstrated interest via internships, volunteering or memberships.
• Creative thinking with methodical, pragmatic problem solving.
• Strong communication and presentation skills.
• Resilient, solution-oriented mindset and growth focus.
• Ability to build and maintain relationships with stakeholders.
• Collaborative spirit and teamwork commitment.

Responsibilities

• Conducting and monitoring site inspections.
• Joining project and client meetings.
• Refining technical designs and documentation.
• Analyzing reports and specifications.
• Exploring project and client management.
• Leveraging digital tools and innovation.
• Driving sustainable outcomes.
• Building connections through the Early Career Professionals Network.

Skills

Creative thinking

Communication skills

Teamwork

Relationship building

Problem solving

Collaborative spirit

Growth mindset

Education

Bachelor’s or Master’s Degree in Environmental Science or related field

Demonstrated internships/volunteering/ memberships

Job description

At Mott MacDonald, we believe engineering is about more than solving problems; it is about shaping a future that is inclusive, resilient, and sustainable. As we expand across the US and Canada, we are inviting passionate individuals to join a purpose-driven journey powered by brilliant people. As trusted consultants, we partner with clients to solve complex challenges, deliver sustainable solutions, and create lasting impact for the communities they serve.

From the moment you join our team, you will work alongside experienced engineering consultants, project managers, subject matter experts, mentors, and peers who champion integrity, teamwork, excellence, and innovation. You will build your technical skills while developing the mindset of a consultant; contributing to meaningful work, collaborating to achieve better outcomes, and growing with support every step of the way.

As a participant in Blueprint, our new graduate program, you will embark on a structured three-year development journey designed in collaboration with an award-winning learning provider. The program combines immersive learning experiences with required development sessions to build the professional, commercial, and personal effectiveness skills graduates need to thrive and lead in our business.

Your responsibilities may include:

• Conductingand monitoringsite inspections
• Joiningproject and client meetings
• Refiningtechnical designs and documentation
• Analyzingreports and specifications
• Exploringproject and client management
• Leveragingdigital tools and innovation
• Drivingsustainable outcomes
• Buildingconnections through our Early CareerProfessionalsNetwork

To be considered for this2027opportunity,here’swhatyou’llneed:

• Bachelor’s orMaster’s Degree inEnvironmental Science, or related field
• Demonstrated interest in your chosen field throughpreviousinternships, volunteering opportunities, ororganizationmemberships
• Creative thinking skills, with amethodical andpragmaticapproach to problem solving
• Proficientcommunicationand presentationskills to engage confidently with clients and colleagues
• Resilient, solution-oriented mindset, with a focus on continuous growth and delivering value
• Ability to buildandmaintainrelationships and rapport withinternal and external stakeholders
• Collaborative spirit and commitment to teamwork

This position is located in Arlington / NYC. You must be able to reliably commute to our office in this location, per our hybrid working policy.

Here’san overview of what to expect this recruitment season:

August2026– Application Window Opens

November 30, 2026– Application Window Closes

December 1, 2026– January 31, 2027– Interviews

February 1, 2027– March 31, 2027– Hiring Decisions Finalized

Build your career while helping shape what comes next. At Mott MacDonald, you will be encouraged to explore your potential, share your ideas, and make meaningful contributions from the start.

Benefits & Rewards

• Learning and development experiences that support your career goals
• Dedicated mentorship and guidance from experienced professionals
• Employee Resource Groups that help build connection and community
• Meaningful opportunities to learn, contribute, and grow every day

Bring your curiosity, compassion, and drive to make a difference. If you are ready to join a collaborative engineering consultancy where your perspective is valued, your development is supported, and you are empowered to lead with integrity, we would love to hear from you.

Applicants must be authorized to work for any employer in the US, as Mott MacDonald is unable to provide sponsorship at this time.

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.

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.

The expected salary for this position is $74,000 - $91,000

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