Associate Environmental Scientist 1 - Emergency Response Team

Weston Solutions; West Chester (Chester County); On-site; USD 45,000 - 73,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical

Dental and Vision

401K with stock contributions

Paid time off

Life and disability plans

Critical illness insurance

Work/Life balance

Professional development

Job summary

Weston Solutions, Inc. is seeking an Associate Environmental Scientist to support operation, maintenance, and monitoring of water treatment systems in West Chester, PA.

This hands-on role blends fieldwork with documentation, calibration, and safety compliance, with on-call responsibilities as the project ramps up. Ideal candidates hold a bachelor’s degree in sciences with 0–2 years’ related experience, strong attention to detail, and the ability to work outdoors in varying conditions.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s Degree in Sciences or related field and 0-2 years of related experience.
• Ability to follow technical procedures and read operating manuals, equipment instructions, or schematics.
• Strong attention to detail, safety, documentation, and data accuracy.

Responsibilities

• Operate and monitor water treatment systems, including filtration units, pumps, valves, piping, chemical feed systems, and instrumentation.
• Perform routine inspections, preventive maintenance, and minor equipment repairs.
• Monitor system performance and record readings (flow, pressure, totalizer).
• Prepare chemical feed solutions and follow chemical-handling procedures.
• Collect environmental samples and maintain field and operational documentation.

Skills

Mechanical aptitude

Read manuals/schematics

Attention to detail

Fieldwork outdoors

Team collaboration

Safety consciousness

Valid driver’s license

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Sciences or related field

Environmental Science/Engineering coursework

Tools

Environmental monitoring equipment

Pumps/valves/filtration systems

Job description

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 has continued 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 an Associate Environmental Scientist to support the operation, maintenance, and monitoring of water treatment systems. This hands-on position combines field and office work, including system monitoring, environmental sampling, equipment maintenance, troubleshooting, and operational documentation.

This position supports an anticipated project award with work expected to begin in the near term. Weston is proactively interviewing to prepare for onboarding as project activities ramp up. Start timing will align with project award, kickoff, and mobilization schedules.

Location: West Chester, PA

Expected Outcomes:

• Operate and monitor water treatment systems, including filtration units, pumps, valves, piping, chemical feed systems, and instrumentation.
• Perform routine inspections, operational checks, preventive maintenance, and minor equipment repairs.
• Monitor system performance and record flow, pressure, totalizer, and other meter readings.
• Prepare chemical feed solutions and follow established chemical-handling procedures.
• Collect water, groundwater, soil, and other environmental samples using approved procedures.
• Calibrate, operate, and maintain field monitoring and sampling equipment.
• Identify and troubleshoot operational or mechanical issues involving pumps, valves, piping, treatment equipment, and instrumentation.
• Maintain accurate operating logs, field notes, analytical results, maintenance records, and daily reports.
• Organize project files and prepare documentation of field, treatment-system, and maintenance activities.
• Follow site-specific safety requirements, environmental regulations, standard operating procedures, and established safe work practices.
• Participate in a rotating on-call schedule to support treatment-system operations.
• Respond promptly to system alarms, shutdowns, and operational issues, including after-hours and weekend events while on call.

Knowledge, Skills & Abilities:

• Bachelor’s Degree in Sciences or related field and 0-2 years of related experience.
• Basic mechanical aptitude and troubleshooting skills.
• Ability to follow technical procedures and read operating manuals, equipment instructions, or schematics.
• Strong attention to detail, safety, documentation, and data accuracy.
• Ability to work independently when appropriately trained and to collaborate effectively with the project team.
• Ability to work outdoors in varying terrain and weather conditions.
• Ability to stand for extended periods and lift and carry up to 50 pounds, including field equipment, supplies, and PPE.
• Ability to work after hours and weekends when assigned to the rotating on-call schedule.
• Valid driver’s license and ability to obtain a security clearance or site access authorization if required.

Preferred:

• Technical training, coursework, certificate, or associate degree in water treatment, environmental technology, mechanical systems, industrial maintenance, or a related field.
• Bachelor’s degree or coursework in Environmental Science, Engineering, Physical Science, Life Science, or a related discipline.
• Previous internship, military, laboratory, field, construction, utilities, mechanical, or water treatment experience.
• Familiarity with pumps, valves, piping, filtration systems, chemical feed systems, or environmental monitoring equipment.
• Experience collecting environmental samples or maintaining field and operational documentation.
• OSHA, HAZWOPER, water treatment, first aid, or other relevant safety and technical training.

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 includes personal, holiday and parental.
• 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: $45,374 - $59,489 - $73,499