Weston & Sampson

Weston & Sampson completed the design and construction of a gravity thickener mechanism and cover replacement at the Woonsocket, RI Wastewater Treatment Facility (WWTF). The gravity thickener processes waste activated sludge from the facility, along with centrate from the adjacent biosolids handling facility. In 2023, the existing thickener cover and mechanism failed, prompting the need for an expedited replacement. Working closely with the city, Weston & Sampson coordinated the pre-purchase of the new mechanism and designed the system concurrently with its fabrication—allowing the equipment to arrive a month ahead of construction, which began in April 2024. By August 2024, the new mechanism and cover system were fully installed and tested, and as of early September, have been successfully thickening sludge. The upgraded system includes: ✔️ A scum collection system ✔️ Larger odor control suction pipe ✔️ Epoxy coating ✔️ Spray nozzles for floating solids Our team provided construction engineering and field inspection services throughout the process. Despite unforeseen challenges, Weston & Sampson and Hart Corporation completed the project on time and with enhanced system functionality. #MunicipalEngineering #WastewaterTreatment #GravityThickener #InfrastructureUpgrades #WoonsocketRI #PublicWorks

A heartfelt congratulations to Michael Scipione, our CEO for 17 years, for being awarded an EBJ Lifetime Achievement Award. Well deserved! Read on for Mike's thoughts on his career growth, his successes at Weston & Sampson and why he spearheaded our transition to an ESOP.

We were honored to host Gordon College's Marketing students this week for an overview of our team. Such an impressive, curious, and thoughtful group! We hope you'll stay in touch!

Weston & Sampson is proud to partner with University of Massachusetts Lowell and Florida Gulf Coast University in an exciting new collaboration that connects education, research, and career opportunities across campuses and communities. As UMass Lowell shared: “The partnership will unite leaders in science, industry, and government… creating new dual degree, research and exchange programs, along with paid internships and co-op opportunities for students.” 🎓 Together with Rist Institute for Sustainability & Energy, FGCU’s Water School and Whitaker College of Engineering, and Home Base, we’re launching initiatives focused on: · Climate resilience and sustainability · Water and energy research · Veteran support and career transition · Real-world collaboration between students, faculty, and our team We're already collaborating on climate resilience projects in Chelsea, Massachusetts and the Merrimack Valley, with more on the horizon. Plus, we’re exploring on-campus “collision space” to deepen collaboration between our staff and university researchers. Stay tuned for updates as we grow this innovative partnership! 🚀 For more: https://lnkd.in/eMCTaHVd #ClimateResilience #Sustainability #Engineering #Partnerships #STEMCareers #Internships

On April 3rd at 10:00 AM, join us at the 2025 New England Water Works Association Spring Joint Regional Conference & Exhibition as Margaret McCarthy, P.E., Vice President and Drinking Water Infrastructure Practice Leader at Weston & Sampson presents: “Resilience and Strategy in the Water Industry: Navigating Environmental and Economic Challenges” 📅 Thursday, April 3 ⏰ 10:00 AM 📍 Worcester DCU Center, Worcester, MA Margaret will discuss strategies for managing challenges such as reduced federal funding, tariffs, workforce attrition, and the impacts of climate change on aging infrastructure. Gain insights on fostering resilience and strategic planning in the water industry during these turbulent times. The conference takes place April 2-3, 2025 🤝 Visit us at Booth #1012 to connect with our team and continue the conversation. #WaterIndustry #Infrastructure #Resilience #EnvironmentalStrategy #NEWWA2025 #NEWWASpring

Weston & Sampson welcomes Andrew D. Smith, PE, as a Technical Leader in our Aquatics Group. Andy brings over 37 years of varied experience including 18 years in the design and engineering of #aquatic projects for municipal and commercial clients. He is accomplished in #swimmingpool and related treatment system engineering, as well as in stormwater management, flood control, water resources, wastewater, and site/civil design. At Weston & Sampson, he will be working with our clients to help them achieve their goals for quality engineered swimming pools and aquatics facilities. Andy earned his B.S. in Civil Engineering from the Colorado School of Mines and is a Registered Professional Engineer in seven states. Welcome, Andy!

✨ Co-Op Spotlight: Sarah Long Meet Sarah, a civil engineering student at University of Massachusetts Amherst, who gained hands-on experience in wastewater engineering during her co-op with Weston & Sampson. She had the opportunity to work in the field, apply her technical knowledge, and collaborate with industry professionals. Here’s what she had to say about her experience: "As an Engineering Assistant at Weston & Sampson in the wastewater division, I learned so much about the process of maintaining functional sewer and drain systems. This includes the prevention of having these two systems mix, so that clean groundwater is not entering the sewers and overwhelming wastewater treatment plants. I gained an immense amount of knowledge in this discipline through fieldwork, especially where I conducted manhole and drain inspections, used Global Positioning System (GPS) to map wastewater and stormwater structures, and inspected buildings to identify possible inflow sources. I am grateful to have had this amazing opportunity and to have worked alongside fantastic engineers." 🔎 Interested in gaining real-world engineering experience? Learn more about our co-op program! https://ow.ly/IugG50Vo4q2 #CoOpSpotlight #EngineeringExperience #WastewaterEngineering #FutureEngineers

Weston & Sampson welcomes Katie Finegan, PE! We are excited to welcome Katie to our team as a Coastal & Environmental Engineer, based in South Carolina. Katie will be key in our efforts to strengthen coastal resiliency in the Southeast. Katie specializes in shoreline restoration, dredging, stormwater modeling, and coastal resiliency planning. She has led field investigations, grant-funded research, and project permitting, utilizing advanced coastal, stormwater, and GIS modeling tools. Join us in welcoming Katie to the team! 🌊✨ #CoastalResiliency #Engineering #Welcome

Berkeley County Water & Sanitation (BCWS) has successfully completed the final construction phase of its Pump Station 1 Force Main Replacement project in Goose Creek, SC. This phase connected two previously installed force main sections along Red Bank Road by replacing over 6,000 linear feet of aging 30-inch ductile iron pipe with a new 42-inch PVC sewer main. The project employed a mix of traditional cut-and-cover, remove-and-replace techniques, and three jack-and-bore installations—one of which used laser-guided precision beneath railroad tracks. The new force main now carries flows from PS001 and/or PS002 directly to the Lower Berkeley treatment facility. Its increased capacity enables BCWS to meet the community’s growing collection needs. Weston & Sampson was happy to work on this project in collaboration with BCWS by providing design, bidding, and construction-phase services.

Weston & Sampson led a team helping Hartford envision the future of its South Meadows. We recently completed a comprehensive multidisciplinary effort to evaluate the environmental condition of the site and structures of Hartford’s 80-acre former waste-to-energy site along the Connecticut River—laying the groundwork for future mixed-use redevelopment. Our team evaluated environmental conditions, flood protection systems, and potential redevelopment scenarios—such as residential, mixed-use, or commercial and prepared cost estimates for several remediation and infrastructure deployment scenarios. Our team also facilitated significant community outreach, including stakeholder interviews, surveys, and public meetings, to ensure local voices helped shape the vision. This study offers Hartford an important starting point for site development to transform an underutilized site into a vibrant and connected neighborhood. 📖 Read more in the Hartford Business Journal: https://lnkd.in/eAwa5eBz #UrbanPlanning #CommunityEngagement #HartfordCT #SustainableDevelopment #TransformYourEnvironment