Graduate Environmental Scientist

About the Role

As a Graduate Environmental Scientist at Mott MacDonald, you will join a purpose-driven journey, partnering with clients to solve complex challenges, deliver sustainable solutions, and create lasting impact. You will work alongside experienced professionals, build technical skills, and develop the mindset of a consultant. You will be a participant in Blueprint, our new graduate program, a structured three-year development journey designed to build professional, commercial, and personal effectiveness skills.

Key Responsibilities

• Designing engineering solutions
• Conducting and monitoring site inspections
• Joining project and client meetings
• Refining technical designs and documentation
• Analyzing reports and specifications
• Exploring project and client management
• Leveraging digital tools and innovation
• Driving sustainable outcomes
• Building connections through our Early Career Professionals Network

Requirements & Tech Stack

• Bachelor’s or Master’s Degree in Environmental Science, or related field
• Demonstrated interest in your chosen field through previous internships, volunteering opportunities, or organization memberships
• Creative thinking skills, with a methodical and pragmatic approach to problem solving
• Proficient communication and presentation skills to engage confidently with clients and colleagues
• Resilient, solution-oriented mindset, with a focus on continuous growth and delivering value
• Ability to build and maintain relationships and rapport with internal and external stakeholders
• Collaborative spirit and commitment to teamwork

Preferred Qualifications

• Successful completion of EIT exam, or ability to take EIT exam within 12 months

Location

• Los Angeles, CA, US

Work Pattern

• Full Time

Contract Type

• Regular (US only)

Salary

• $79,000 - $88,000

Benefits & Rewards

• Personal and group performance bonuses
• Medical, dental, and vision coverage
• FSA and HSA accounts
• Company-paid life insurance
• Short-term and long-term disability coverage
• Competitive 401(k) plan with company matching
• Paid time off, paid holidays, caregiver leave
• Employee referral bonuses
• Professional registration and membership reimbursements
• Tuition assistance

Workplace Culture

• Hybrid approach, with a minimum of three days per week in the office
• Emphasis on face-to-face collaboration
• Encouragement to explore potential, share ideas, and make meaningful contributions
• Dedicated mentorship and guidance from experienced professionals
• Employee Resource Groups