Environmental Project Scientist for Emergency Response Contract

Weston Solutions, Inc.; Pittsburgh (Allegheny County); On-site; USD 85,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

Weston Solutions, Inc. is seeking a Project Scientist to support environmental investigations, hazardous waste site remediation, and emergency response projects.

This role blends fieldwork and office analysis, including collecting samples, evaluating data, coordinating laboratory analyses, and preparing technical deliverables. The successful candidate will join a team delivering EPA Region 3 contract work across multiple states, with opportunities to grow and contribute to protecting public

Qualifications

• 6 to 10 years of relevant experience in environmental investigations, remediation, or response operations.
• This position requires U.S. citizenship
• Bachelor’s or master’s degree in environmental science, Engineering, Physical Science, Life Science, or a related field.
• 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 the 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.
• OSHA 40‑hour HAZWOPER training and Incident Command System training are preferred.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office applications

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

Data evaluation

Field coordination

Technical documentation

Communication

Safety awareness

Education

Environmental Science degree

Engineering degree

Physical Science degree

Life Science degree

Tools

Microsoft Office

Job 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 a Project Scientist to support environmental investigations, hazardous waste site remediation, and emergency response projects that protect public health and the environment. This position combines field and office work and may include leading field assignments, collecting environmental samples, evaluating data, coordinating laboratory analysis, and preparing technical deliverables.

The position supports our contract with the United States Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) Region3 that includes Delaware, Maryland, Pennsylvania, Virginia, West Virginia, Washington, D.C., and seven Tribal Nations. The successful candidate will have a strong desire to make a difference in our communities by doing work that helps to protect public health and our environment.

Locations:Pittsburgh, PA

Key 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.

Required Qualifications

• 6 to 10 years of relevant experience in environmental investigations, remediation, or response operations.
• This position requires U.S. citizenship
• Bachelor’s or master’s degree in environmental science, Engineering, Physical Science, Life Science, or a related field.
• 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 the 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.

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience planning or leading environmental site investigations involving potentially hazardous substances.
• Experience interacting with clients and overseeing subcontractors.
• Experience preparing technical reports, field work plans, health and safety plans, sampling plans, QAPPs, or UFP QAPPs.
• OSHA 40‑hour HAZWOPER training in accordance with OSHA 29 CFR 1910.
• Incident Command System training or emergency response experience.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office applications.

Travel, On‑Call, and Physical Requirements

• Willingness to travel, complete extended field assignments, and mobilize rapidly for project or emergency response needs.
• Ability to participate in on‑call rotations and support 24/7 responses to environmental incidents, including chemical and oil spills.
• Ability to work outdoors at active construction, investigation, and remediation sites.
• Ability to walk long distances over varied terrain, climb ladders, work at elevation, and lift and carry up to 50 pounds, including field equipment and PPE.

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.