Associate Scientist 2

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 passionate and driven Environmental Scientist or Geoscientist (Associate Scientist 2) to support our long-standing contract with the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) Region 9. This role is ideal for someone committed to protecting public health and the environment through meaningful field and office-based work. As a key member of our project team, you'll lead and support environmental field projects, contributing to site assessments, emergency response, and remedial oversight. Your work will directly support cleaner, safer communities.

Location: Concord, California

Expected Outcomes:

• 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
• Travel throughout EPA Region 9 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's or master's degree in Environmental Science, Engineering, Physical Science, Life Science, or a related field.
• 2-5 years of experience in environmental investigations, remediation, or response operations, including sampling, assessments, laboratory coordination, data evaluation, or document preparation.
• This position requires U.S. citizenship
• Ability to lift up to 50 lbs. (field equipment, PPE, etc.)
• Valid U.S. driver's license
• Willingness to travel throughout EPA Region 9 (Arizona, California, Hawaii, Nevada, the Pacific Islands)
• Willingness to participate in emergency response rotations (approximately one week per month)
• Strong communication and documentation skills
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite
• OSHA 40-hour HAZWOPER certification (preferred)
• ICS training or emergency response experience (a plus)
• Oil and hazardous materials emergency response experience (a plus)

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.

The base salary range for this position for candidates located within 50 miles of the California Bay Area is $56,750-$92,219. Actual compensation will be determined based on experience, qualifications, and market conditions, in accordance with California law.