Environmental Scientist or Geoscientist

About the Role

The Environmental Scientist role is based in California and supports U.S. EPA Region 9 projects as well as Environmental Health & Safety (EHS) initiatives. The position blends field and office work, including hazardous waste site investigations, remediation, and development of EHS programs, while providing regulatory guidance and client service. • Conduct facility inspections, field investigations, and compliance assessments. • Collect and manage environmental samples (soil, water, air, waste) and operate/calibrate multi‑media monitoring equipment. • Support hazardous waste site investigations and remediation activities. • Document field activities, prepare daily logs, analyze data, and contribute to technical reports and project deliverables. • Develop, implement, and maintain EHS programs, procedures, and documentation. • Provide regulatory guidance, technical support, and onsite safety services. • Investigate incidents and recommend corrective and preventive actions. • Participate in on‑call emergency response rotations, being available 24 hrs a day for one week at a time. • Coordinate project tasks, plan field activities, manage logistics, and collaborate with project teams. • Communicate professionally with clients, regulators, and internal teams; support business development through client engagement and proposal contributions. • Travel as needed, including to remote locations on short notice, and work safely in physically demanding conditions.

Key Responsibilities

• ▸facility inspections
• ▸sample collection
• ▸hazardous waste
• ▸technical reporting
• ▸ehs programs
• ▸regulatory guidance

What You Bring

• Bachelor’s degree in science/engineering or equivalent experience. • 1–5 years of experience in environmental sampling, field investigations, remediation, hazardous site operations, or EHS compliance. • Strong capability in soil, water, and air sampling, environmental monitoring, and use of field instrumentation. • Familiarity with environmental remediation, hazardous waste operations, and site investigation methods. • Working knowledge of environmental assessments (e.g., Phase I ESAs). • Strong knowledge of environmental issues and permitting EHS regulations. • Familiarity with health & safety programs, industrial hygiene, ergonomics, and emergency response. • Experience with OSHA, EPA, and ISO standards; ability to work safely with advanced PPE. • Progress toward ASP, CHMM, CBCA, or EIT certification preferred. • Strong data analysis, problem‑solving, and technical writing skills. • Excellent communication, teamwork, and client‑service skills. • Ability to lift 50 lbs, travel, and work in varied field conditions. • Proficiency in Microsoft Office and relevant environmental tools.

Requirements

• ▸bachelor’s
• ▸1-5 yrs
• ▸soil sampling
• ▸epa
• ▸data analysis
• ▸microsoft office

Benefits

Weston Solutions, Inc. is an employee‑owned firm that has been delivering environmental and infrastructure services for over sixty years. Working across public and private sectors, the company helps clients identify, solve, mitigate, and manage critical environmental issues to achieve a more sustainable future. Its highly connected community offers professional growth and diverse opportunities. Compensation varies based on experience, education, and skill level, and the company offers a generous benefits package that includes medical, dental, vision, 401(k) with stock contributions, paid time off, life and disability plans, critical illness and accident coverage, work‑life flexibility, and professional development opportunities. • Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision insurance. • 401(k) plan with employer stock contributions and matching. • Paid time off including personal, holiday, and parental leave. • Life, disability, critical illness, and accident insurance plans. • Work/life flexibility. • Professional development opportunities.

Work Environment

Field