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Mott MacDonald

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Location
Pittsburgh, PAHybrid
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Job overview

Mott MacDonald is seeking a Field Scientist for its Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania / Morgantown, West Virginia team. The role involves field inspections, investigations, monitoring, water measurements and sampling, and supporting project design and analysis. Candidates should have an environmental science or related degree and relevant experience. The position follows a hybrid approach, with at least three days per week in the office.

Skills & qualifications

RequiredNice to have

Skills

GPS NavigationSite InspectionsEnvironmental InvestigationsEnvironmental MonitoringSurface Water MeasurementGroundwater SamplingProblem SolvingVerbal CommunicationTechnical WritingReport WritingMicrosoft OfficeTeamworkAttention to DetailPhysical Mobility4x4 Vehicle Operation

Qualifications

Associate's, Bachelor's, Master's in Environmental Science or Related Field1+ Years Relevant ExperienceValid Driver's LicenseSTI SP001 AST Certification or EquivalentMSHA 30 CFR 46 or 48 CertificationCESSWI or CPESC Certification or Permitting Experience

Benefits

Medical Insurance
Dental Insurance
Vision Insurance
401(k) Match
Paid Time Off
Parental Leave
Tuition Assistance

Full job description

At Mott MacDonald, we are driven by purpose and powered by brilliant people. As a trusted engineering, management, and development consultancy, we work with clients to solve complex challenges and deliver sustainable outcomes that make a meaningful difference for the communities we serve. When you join us as an experienced professional, you will bring your expertise to work that matters while continuing to grow your career. You will collaborate with talented colleagues across disciplines and geographies, contribute your perspective, and help shape better outcomes through technical excellence, innovation, and integrity. Build on your experience while helping shape what comes next. At Mott MacDonald, you'll work alongside talented people on complex and rewarding projects that make a real difference. We value fresh perspectives, encourage collaboration, and provide opportunities to expand your skills, take on new challenges, and grow your career. Whether you're deepening your technical expertise, broadening your leadership experience, or exploring new opportunities across our business, you'll be supported by a team that is committed to helping you succeed. Our Pittsburgh, PA / Morgantown, WV team is looking to add a Field Scientist to the group. From the moment you join us, you will be immersed in a team of exceptional engineering consultants, project managers, and specialists who relentlessly focus on excellence and digital innovation and are ready to support you in your career. Alongside the team, you will be assigned to a variety of projects in your chosen area of interest, working to deliver sustainable outcomes for our clients and the communities they serve. With guidance from a professional engineer and our global practice network, your responsibilities will include, but may not be limited to: 1. GPS navigation to remote project sites 2. Regularly attend site inspections, investigations, and monitoring 3. Surface water flow measurements and groundwater sampling using approved methodologies 4. Actively participating in project, client and team meetings 5. Reviewing, preparing, and modifying designs 6. Analyzing reports, specifications, and studies 7. Undertaking a 'digital by default' approach in deliverables 8. Actively participating in our Early Careers Professionals Network 9. Supporting our 'Purpose' in everything you do We invite applications from candidates with the following experience: 1. An associate's, bachelor's, or master's degree in environmental science, or a related field, with a focus on environmental sciencefrom an accredited university 2. 1+ years of relevant experience 3. Methodical approach to problem solving to undertake tasks efficiently and independently 4. Excellent verbal communication skills, which allow you to confidently liaise with clients and team members 5. Excellent technicalwritten communication and attention to detail, with an ability to demonstrate good report writing through use of Microsoft or equivalent production software 6. Excellent teamwork skills, collaborates effectively with colleagues 7. Demonstrable interest in environmental projects through relevant experience, such as your field of study, internships, volunteering, or relevant association memberships is considered as an asset 8. A valid Driver's License and a passing a pre-employment drug and alcohol screening 9. Ability to safely stoop, lift, crawl, climb, and walk as necessary to navigate uneven terrain and obstacles on active construction sites. 10. Ability to safely operate a 4x4 vehicle in on/off road conditions 11. Have or be willing to train and acquire Steel Tank Institute (STI) SP001 AST (Aboveground Storage Tank) Inspection certification or equivalent. 12. Must have current certification or attend training to obtain current MSHA 30 CFR 46 or 48 Health and Safety Certification 13. Certified Erosion, Sediment and StormWater Inspector (CESSWI) and (Profe sional in Erosion and Sediment Control) CPESC certifications or permitting experience are a plus Bring your expertise, curiosity, and drive to make a difference. If you are ready to join a collaborative consultancy where your perspective is valued, your growth is supported, and you are empowered to lead with integrity, we would love to hear from you. Benefits & Rewards Individual pay is determined based on several factors such as work location, education, experience, and unique skills. In addition to base salary, Mott MacDonald offers performance-based bonuses and a comprehensive benefits package, giving employees a direct connection to our success. Our comprehensive benefits package is designed to support the health, wellbeing, financial security, and professional growth of our employees. Eligible employees have access to medical, dental, and vision coverage, FSA and HSA accounts, company-paid life insurance, short-term and long-term disability coverage, and a competitive 401(k) plan with company matching. We also provide paid time off, paid holidays, caregiver leave, employee referral bonuses, professional registration and membership reimbursements, and tuition assistance to support continued learning and career development. 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 clients, 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. 1. English version 2. Spanish Version 3. Chinese version 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. 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, citizenship status or disability status.

How this job compares

Set against the 485 open Environmental Scientist jobs on Olive Jobs, counted October 27, 2026.

Pay
  • This postingNot listed
  • US median$80–110K/yr236 salary ranges
  • US median$26–34/hr60 hourly ranges
Openings
Olive Jobs lists 24 open Environmental Scientist jobs in Pennsylvania and 485 across the US. 4% of them nationwide are listed as remote or flexible.
Hiring the most in Pennsylvania
Experience
This posting asks for at least 1 year of experience — less than three in four Environmental Scientist postings that state a minimum ask for (median 5 years, across 345 postings).
Education
318 of the 485 open Environmental Scientist jobs (66%) ask for a bachelor's degree or higher.

Counted across the open, public US postings on Olive Jobs on October 27, 2026. Pay medians are the middle values of the low ends and of the high ends of postings that list both ends of a range in the same cadence (a yearly salary or an hourly rate); a range's midpoint is halfway between its ends. Pay and experience figures resting on fewer than 20 postings are left out.

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