Environmental Field Scientist

Mott MacDonald•Woodbridge Township, NJ

1d•$73,000 - $78,000•Hybrid

About The Position

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. 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.

Requirements

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.

Nice To Haves

Possessing up to date OSHA HAZWOPER training (29 CFR 1910) is a plus.
Experience working with NJDEP, NYSDEC and NYCDEP is helpful.

Responsibilities

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.