Position summary

Mott MacDonald is seeking an Environmental Scientist to support environmental planning, sustainable design, and infrastructure projects across New York and the Northeast United States. The role focuses on flood mitigation, water distribution, wastewater collection, regulatory compliance, and sustainability reporting, combining technical analysis with field investigations and project coordination.

Why this role matters

Flood resilience and effective water infrastructure management are essential to protecting communities and natural resources. Within Mott MacDonald's Water team, this role supports environmentally responsible infrastructure development by contributing to regulatory assessments, environmental investigations, and sustainable design solutions that improve infrastructure performance and resilience.

Key responsibilities

• Prepare technical documentation including environmental reports, project studies, specifications, and supporting materials for infrastructure planning and design.
• Conduct environmental assessments through site inspections, investigations, and monitoring of contractor activities and regulatory compliance.
• Support environmental permitting by preparing permit applications for flood mitigation, water distribution, and wastewater infrastructure projects.
• Coordinate project delivery by working with engineering and construction teams, interpreting technical findings, and supporting compliance with project requirements.
• Engage project stakeholders through client meetings, technical discussions, and project coordination while developing skills for future project management responsibilities.

Team and stakeholders

The role sits within Mott MacDonald's Water team in New York, collaborating with environmental scientists, engineers, construction professionals, and project managers. It involves coordination with clients, contractors, and regulatory stakeholders on local and regional infrastructure projects.

Key details

This is a full-time, regular position based in New York City, with hybrid working arrangements requiring at least three days per week in the office. Benefits include performance-based bonuses, medical and dental coverage, retirement savings with company matching, paid leave, professional membership reimbursements, and tuition assistance. Employees also have access to the Early Careers Professional Network.

Requirements

• Bachelor of Science degree in Environmental Studies.
• At least one year of experience in engineering consulting.
• Strong technical writing and communication skills, including preparation of environmental reports and project documentation.
• Knowledge of environmental investigations, regulatory compliance, and technical analysis relevant to water and infrastructure projects.
• Advanced proficiency in Microsoft Office, particularly Word, Excel, MS Project, and Teams.
• Experience using Power BI, sustainability reporting tools, and Geographic Information Systems (GIS).
• Strong organisational skills, technical aptitude, and ability to collaborate within multidisciplinary project teams.