Graduate Environmental Scientist - 2025

Mott MacDonald is seeking a Graduate Environmental Scientist to join our environmental team. In this position you will work closely with project team members to assist in the collection, design, creation and maintenance of environmental and geospatial data, as relevant to permitting applications, site assessments, data analysis, and design information integration.

Responsibilities:

• Produce spatial and non-spatial data while ensuring technical accuracy and logical consistency in data processing and outputs.
• Research permitting requirements in the federal  state and local arena with regard to NEPA analysis reporting , EIS, EA and CE development and analysis, development of ESCPs, SWPPPS, SPCCs and various other report like documents supporting various D/B projects across water, transport, coastal and infrastructure projects.
• Produce high-quality products by employing physical science principles, industry standards, digital and custom solutions.
• Identify and solve technical problems under supervision.
• Conduct field data collection using GPS and mobile technologies data transfer and analysis for incorporation into design and permitting documents.
• Daily activities include:
  • Utility and municipal data entry and corrections
  • Conducting GIS analysis
  • Generating GIS deliverables
  • Supporting customer GIS needs
  • Conduct field data collection
  • Support asset management activities

Requirements

• Bachelor’s Degree in Geology, Environmental Engineering, Environmental Chemical Engineering or related field.
• Demonstrable competence with: ArcGIS Desktop, ArcGIS Online, Collector, Survey 123, ArcGIS Pro, Microsoft Suite, GPS technologies
• Experience or education related to: ArcGIS Enterprise, AutoCAD, Microstation and basic programming/scripting using Python, Javascript and HTML 5 are beneficial.
• Must be very well organized, detail oriented, and possess strong problem-solving abilities. 

Our teams are comprised of bright and enthusiastic people who wish to make a difference to the world that we live in. If you share that vision and don’t have all the experience outlined in this posting, we still want to hear from you! 

Let’s discuss how we can help you take the next step in your career and how you can participate in an exciting new chapter for Mott MacDonald in North America.

Equality, diversity and inclusion

We put equality, diversity and inclusion at the heart of our business, seeking 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.

Equal employment opportunity is the law. 
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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.

Hybrid working policy

At Mott MacDonald, we believe it makes business sense for you and your manager to choose how you can work most effectively to meet your client, team, and personal commitments. We offer a hybrid working policy that embraces your well-being, flexibility, and trust.

Location/s: Arlington, VA
Relocation supported: Not supported, but internal applications are welcome
Recruiter contact: Coryanna DeGannes
Hiring manager contact: Taylor Sword