Environmental Scientist/Geologist (Albany, NY)

Weston & Sampson is currently seeking an Engineer/Environmental Scientist/Geologist with 0-3 years of experience in our Albany, NY office. This candidate must have a strong work ethic and who would like to be part of a growing team. Join to contribute to our mission of enhancing, protecting, and sustaining the natural and built environment to improve the quality of life. 

What you’ll do:

• Experience and be familiar with, or excited to learn about, performing Environmental sampling oversight of environmental remediation and construction projects, inspections of constructed sites, report preparation associated with environmental activities, assuring compliance with contract specifications and plans.

• Work closely with our project managers and environmental professionals on a variety of environmental engineering and construction assignments. Diverse projects may include Brownfield site assessment and environmental monitoring, underground storage tank removal/replacement, site /civil/stormwater design, and soil/groundwater remediation design.
• Collect field samples for screening and/or laboratory analysis (air, soil, groundwater, and water)
• Conducting Phase I/II Environmental Site Assessments consistent with ASTM standards, EPA and NYSDEC requirements/regulations, providing oversight and sampling during the installation of soil borings and monitoring wells, overseeing remedial activities, managing analytical data (tabulation, QA/QC and evaluation of data)
• Preparing plans/maps/boring logs
• Prepare reports and technical memoranda for a variety of environmental projects including environmental assessment, regulatory compliance, landfill environmental monitoring, solid waste permitting, feasibility studies, and engineering design.
• Coordinate task scheduling and deliverables across a variety of environmental and engineering disciplines on muti-disciplinary projects.
• Work with federal and state regulators
• Participate in specific skill training for the designated job assignments.
• Ability to handle flexible workload, diverse project files, and work well with multiple staff members.

What you’ll bring:

• Minimum of bachelor’s degree in environmental science, geology, engineering or related field, Masters preferred
• 0 to 3 years of experience
• Experience working in field setting (construction oversight, soils logging, drilling oversight) a plus but not required.
• Familiarity with ArcGIS and AutoCAD considered a plus but is not mandatory.
• Ability to work outdoors on fast-paced field assignments.
• A positive attitude and able to communicate effectively with others
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills
• Valid driver’s license. Availability to travel for fieldwork as needed.
• Able to handle flexible workload
• The ability to work independently and as part of a team
• A commitment to quality, excellence, and curiosity to learn and grow in role, taking advantage of internal and external training opportunities encouraged by Weston & Sampson.

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Overview

Weston & Sampson is an 100% employee-owned, full-service environmental and infrastructure consulting firm made up of more than 800 professionals, who work together to develop innovative, cost-effective solutions for our clients. Since our founding in 1899, Weston & Sampson’s mission has been to protect, improve, and sustain the natural and built environment to enhance the quality of life. As we grow, we are seeking dedicated technical and professional individuals who want to collaborate on meaningful projects with a team that respects and values their ideas. Weston & Sampson offers a flexible work environment, competitive compensation, industry-leading benefits, and exciting career growth opportunities—all in a supportive and dynamic corporate culture that embraces diverse perspectives and recognizes people for their contributions.

Weston & Sampson is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We embrace the rich perspectives and experiences that arise from people of different races, ethnicities, cultures, sexual orientation, gender identities, ages, socio-economic statuses, abilities, and religions, as well as other untapped groups, within our Weston & Sampson family and the communities we serve. Weston & Sampson is committed to the principles of Inclusion, Diversity, Equity, and Access (IDEA). Our goal is to foster a sense of belonging and equitable representation across our organization and to empower our employees to incorporate IDEA values into the work they perform.

Your world is always changing, and so are we. Join us as we grow: https://www.westonandsampson.com/join-our-team/

A Note to Third-Party Recruiters:

Weston & Sampson coordinates all recruiting and hiring at our company. We do not accept unsolicited resumes from third-party recruiters, staffing agencies, or related firms. Resumes are only accepted if a signed agreement is in place.  All unsolicited resumes will be considered the property of Weston & Sampson. Weston & Sampson is not responsible for any fees related to unsolicited resumes.