Engineer I/Environmental Scientist I

Weston & Sampson; Reading (MA); Hybrid; USD 55,000 - 76,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Ownership mindset

Growth opportunities

Flexible workplace

Strong culture

Job summary

Weston & Sampson seeks an Engineer I / Environmental Scientist I with 0-3 years of experience for a hybrid role based in Reading, MA. You will work on stormwater projects, support MS4 compliance, conduct inspections, and prepare plans and reports in a collaborative, growth-focused team environment.

The position emphasizes field work, AutoCAD drafting, GIS analysis, and data management, with opportunities for professional development and client-facing responsibilities.

Qualifications

• BS in environmental science, engineering, or related field.
• 0–3 years of experience.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Excel for data analysis.
• Familiarity with ArcGIS and AutoCAD is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Support municipal stormwater programs and MS4 permit compliance activities.
• Conduct stormwater outfall inspections and sampling; field investigations and lab analysis.
• Manage workload across multiple projects and collaborate with diverse teams.
• Prepare engineering studies, designs, specs, and reports for flood mitigation and water quality projects.
• Perform field data collection, site inspections, sampling, surveying.

Skills

Excellent communication skills

Teamwork

Flexibility in workload

Microsoft Office proficiency

Education

BS in environmental science/engineering

Tools

ArcGIS

AutoCAD

Microsoft Excel

Job description

Weston & Sampson is currently seeking an Engineer I / Environmental Scientist I with 0-3 years of experience to work in a hybrid environment (office/field and remote) based out of our Reading, MA office. This candidate must have a strong work ethic and desire to be part of a growing team working on a variety of stormwater projects.

Our wastewater discipline is comprised of a team of environmental scientists and engineers who want to make a difference in our world by enhancing, protecting, and sustaining the natural and built environment to improve the quality of life.

What You’ll Do

• Support municipal stormwater programs and MS4 Permit compliance activities, including development and implementation of required plans, programs, procedures, annual reporting, and permit deliverables.
• Conduct stormwater outfall inspections and sampling, as well as in-system drainage investigations and sampling for field screening and laboratory analysis.
• Manage a flexible workload across multiple projects and collaborate effectively with diverse project teams.
• Assist senior staff in the preparation of engineering studies, design plans, specifications, and reports for flood mitigation and water quality improvement projects.
• Perform field work, including data collection, site inspections, sampling, surveying, and other project-related tasks.
• Complete office-based engineering tasks such as AutoCAD drafting, specification development, data management and analysis, technical report preparation, and data review.
• Use GIS tools to prepare maps and perform spatial analysis for use in engineering design and processing field data.
• Contribute to a variety of stormwater planning, compliance, design, and permitting projects as workload demands.
• Travel to project sites and client locations as required.

What You’ll Bring

• Bachelor of Science degree in environmental science, engineering, or related field.
• 0 to 3 years of experience.
• Proficiency in use of Microsoft excel for data analysis
• Familiarity with ArcGIS and AutoCAD considered a plus but is not mandatory
• Experience working in field setting a plus but not required.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills
• Able to handle flexible workload.
• Work well with multiple staff members
• Knowledge of Microsoft Office Suite
• A positive attitude and willingness to continue learning as new tasks are assigned and new projects are undertaken
• Travel will be required to conduct field work (valid driver’s license is required)

Salary Range: $55,000 - $76,000 based on education and experience

Overview

At Weston & Sampson, you'll work alongside more than 1,000 employee-owners who are passionate about improving our communities. From providing clean water to designing resilient infrastructure and sustainable environments, our work has a direct impact on quality of life. We're looking for curious, driven professionals who want to contribute to innovative, impactful projects and grow with a team that supports them.

We are a 100% employee-owned, interdisciplinary firm offering design, engineering, and environmental services. Since our founding in 1899, we have worked to build a collaborative, forward-thinking environment grounded in respectfor each other’s ideas.

We Offer

• Meaningful work:Contribute to projects that protect and enhance the natural and built environments
• Ownership mindset: As an employee-owner, your work directly contributes to our shared success
• Growth opportunities: Build your career through mentorship, diverse projects, and clear advancement pathways
• Flexible workplace: Work in a way that supports your life and not the other way around
• Strong culture: Join a team that values collaboration, inclusion, and recognition

Our Commitment to Inclusion, Diversity, Equity & Access (IDEA)

We believe diverse perspectives make us stronger. Weston & Sampson is committed to fostering a culture of belonging where all employees feel valued, respected, and empowered. We actively support IDEA principles across our organization and in our daily work.

Ready to transform your environment? Let's work together.