Project Environmental Scientist or Geoscientist
Description
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.
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
Location: Houston
Expected Outcomes:
- Lead field teams and manage project tasks and schedules
- Conduct environmental sampling of soil, water, and hazardous waste
- Perform air monitoring (limited sampling; familiarity is valued)
- Coordinate laboratory sample shipments and evaluate analytical results
- Write technical reports, including site investigations and Phase II ESAs
- Prepare field documentation, daily logs, and support planning documents
- Participate in an on-call emergency response rotation
- Determine appropriate data collection methods and manage databases
- Mentor and support junior staff in both field and office settings
- Travel throughout EPA Region 6 for field assignments (3–5 days for responses, up to 2 weeks for planned work)
- Calibrate and maintain multimedia monitoring and sampling equipment
- Use PPE (Levels D–A) to safely enter potentially hazardous areas
Knowledge, Skills & Abilities:
- Bachelor of Science degree in Environmental Science, Geology, Engineering, or a related field
- 6+ years of experience conducting environmental investigations
- Experience leading Phase II ESAs and site investigations
- 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
- Willingness to travel throughout EPA Region 6 (Texas, New Mexico, Oklahoma, Arkansas, and Louisiana)
- Willingness to participate in emergency response rotations (approximately one week per month)
- Strong communication, leadership, and documentation skills
- Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite
- Experience with client and stakeholder interaction
- OSHA 40-hour HAZWOPER certification
- ICS training or emergency response experience (a plus)
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.
- 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.
Salary Range: $67,343-$88,868-$110,290