Environmental Scientist or Geoscientist

Overview

Weston Solutions, Inc. offers meaningful work and professional growth through employee ownership. Weston provides environmental and infrastructure services for public and private sectors, helping clients identify, solve, mitigate, and manage environmental issues to support a more sustainable future. Weston is seeking an Environmental Scientist for our California offices to support two primary work areas: U.S. EPA Region 9 projects and Environmental Health & Safety (EHS).

For EPA Region 9, the position includes field and office work for hazardous waste site investigations and remediation. The role is a hands-on technical contributor supporting EHS program development, assessments, regulatory guidance, and client service.

• Conduct facility inspections, field investigations, and compliance assessments.
• Collect and manage environmental samples (soil, water, air, and 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. Must be 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 remote locations and on short notice; work safely in physically demanding conditions.

• Bachelor's degree in science/engineering or equivalent experience.
• 2-5 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, permitting and EHS regulations.
• Familiarity with health & safety programs, industrial hygiene (IH), ergonomics, and emergency response.
• Experience with OSHA, EPA, and ISO standards; ability to work safely with advanced PPE.
• Progress toward possession of ASP, CHMM, CBCA, or EIT 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.

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.

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

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