Environmental Field Scientist

At Mott Mac Donald, 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 Mac Donald 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.

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.

• 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.

At Mott Mac Donald, 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

At Mott Mac Donald, 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.

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.