Employee-Owned Environmental Project Scientist

Weston Solutions, Inc.; Pittsburgh (Allegheny County); On-site; USD 67,000 - 110,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, Dental, Vision

401K with stock contributions

Paid time off

Life and disability plans

Work/Life flexibility

Professional development

Job summary

Weston Solutions, Inc. is seeking a Project Scientist in Pittsburgh, PA to support environmental investigations, site remediation, and emergency response projects. The role blends field and office work, including sample collection, data evaluation, and preparing technical deliverables.

The position requires 6–10 years of relevant experience, a related science degree, and ability to travel to remote sites. On‑call rotation and PPE use are expected as part of project execution.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in environmental science, engineering, physical science, life science, or related field.
• Six to ten years of relevant experience in environmental investigations, remediation, or response operations.
• Experience with environmental sampling, field assessments, laboratory coordination, data evaluation, and technical documentation.
• Ability to organize, interpret, and communicate analytical, monitoring, and field data.
• Strong written, verbal, organizational, and problem‑solving skills.
• Ability to travel, work in potentially hazardous environments, use required PPE and participate in on‑call rotation.
• Ability to lift and carry up to 50 pounds, including field equipment and PPE.
• Valid driver’s license and authorization to work in the United States.

Responsibilities

• Assist with or lead environmental investigations, remediation activities, and emergency response assignments.
• Collect and manage soil, water, air, waste, and other environmental samples.
• Perform field screening and coordinate sample shipment and laboratory analysis.
• Operate, calibrate, and maintain environmental monitoring and sampling equipment.
• Evaluate analytical, monitoring, and field data to support project conclusions and recommendations.
• Prepare field documentation, daily client reports, investigation and removal action reports, work plans, sampling plans, and other technical deliverables.
• Coordinate with clients, laboratories, subcontractors, consultants, and project team members.
• Perform assigned work in accordance with project scope, budget, schedule, quality requirements, and client expectations.
• Use required PPE, including OSHA Levels D through A, when entering potentially hazardous areas.
• Travel to project sites, including remote locations, for assignments of up to two weeks, sometimes at short notice.
• Participate in an on‑call emergency response rotation, typically one week per month or less, with 24/7 availability and readiness to mobilize for chemical and oil spill incidents.

Skills

Environmental sampling

Field assessments

Data evaluation

Technical documentation

Communication skills

Travel readiness

Education

Bachelor’s or Master’s in environmental science/engineering/physical science/life science

Tools

Microsoft Office

Job description

Weston Solutions, Inc. is seeking a Project Scientist in Pittsburgh, PA to support environmental investigations, site remediation, and emergency response projects. The role blends field and office work, including sample collection, data evaluation, and preparing technical deliverables.

The position requires 6–10 years of relevant experience, a related science degree, and ability to travel to remote sites. On‑call rotation and PPE use are expected as part of project execution.