Project Environmental Scientist or Geoscientist

Description

• Mentor and support junior staff in both field and office settings
• Write technical reports, including site investigations and Phase II ESAs
• Coordinate laboratory sample shipments and evaluate analytical results
• Travel throughout EPA Region 6 for field assignments (3–5 days for responses, up to 2 weeks for planned work)
• Conduct environmental sampling of soil, water, and hazardous waste
• Calibrate and maintain multimedia monitoring and sampling equipment
• Prepare field documentation, daily logs, and support planning documents
• Lead field teams and manage project tasks and schedules
• Participate in an on-call emergency response rotation
• Determine appropriate data collection methods and manage databases
• Use PPE (Levels D–A) to safely enter potentially hazardous areas

Requirements

Weston is seeking a passionate and driven Project Environmental Scientist or Geoscientist to support our long-standing contract with the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) Region 6. This senior-level role is ideal for professionals with strong technical and leadership experience who are passionate about protecting public health and the environment. You’ll lead and support environmental field projects, contribute to technical deliverables, and manage field teams across a variety of project types including site assessments, emergency response, remedial oversight

• Strong communication, leadership, and documentation skills
• Willingness to travel throughout EPA Region 6 (Texas, New Mexico, Oklahoma, Arkansas, and Louisiana)
• 6+ years of experience conducting environmental investigations
• Willingness to participate in emergency response rotations (approximately one week per month)
• Bachelor of Science degree in Environmental Science, Geology, Engineering, or a related field
• Experience with client and stakeholder interaction
• Ability to lift up to 50 lbs. (field equipment, PPE, etc.)
• Valid U.S. driver’s license and eligibility to work in the United States
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite
• ICS training or emergency response experience (a plus)
• Perform air monitoring (limited sampling; familiarity is valued)
• Experience leading Phase II ESAs and site investigations
• OSHA 40-hour HAZWOPER certification

Benefits

At Weston Solutions, Inc. you will do meaningful work and make valuable contributions. Employee-ownership at Weston is a path to professional growth and access to diverse opportunities in a highly connected community that works together across key service areas to make a difference in the environment. Weston continues to evolve and adapt to our changing world as a premier provider of environmental and infrastructure services for over sixty years. In both the public and private sectors our teams help identify, solve, mitigate, and manage critical environmental issues to help clients achieve a more sustainable future.

Compensation will vary based upon experience, education, skill level, and other compensable factors.

Salary Range: $67,343-$88,868-$110,290

We fully invest in our people: Weston provides a generous, comprehensive benefits package program that offers employees high value options with solid financial protection, meeting the personal needs of its people and their families.

• Professional development opportunities.
• Medical, Dental, Vision, 401K with base and matching employer stock contributions.
• Work/Life flexibility.
• Paid time off including personal, holiday, and parental leave.
• Critical illness and accident plans.
• Life and disability plans.

Training + Development

Interview process

Visa Sponsorship

Security clearance