Environmental Scientist Staff Scientist

Are you driven to grow lead and make a meaningful impact At Apex were building more than a consulting and engineering firmwere creating a place where your career accelerates your contributions matter and your potential is fully realized. We believe your growth is our growth which is why we invest in your development at every stage of your career. Here youll work on projects that shape communities protect the environment and create lasting impact all while being empowered with the autonomy and flexibility to do your best work.

Fueled by high-quality delivery exceptional client retention and strategic acquisitions Apex Companies continues to rank among the fastest-growing firms in the AEC industry recently recognized by the Zweig Group for our industry-leading growth. Our success is grounded in strong leadership a collaborative culture and a shared commitment to delivering exceptional outcomes.

As we continue to expand were looking for high-performing professionals who are ready to lead collaborate innovate and create impact. At Apex you help shape whats next. When we succeed together we share in that success. All Apex positions are eligible for annual bonus opportunities reinforcing our commitment to recognizing and rewarding meaningful contributions that drive our collective growth.

Apex Companies is looking for anEnvironmental Scientist to join our team in Midlothian VA. This is an excellent opportunity for an early-career environmental professional looking to build hands-on field experience while learning from an experienced team.

This position will support a variety of environmental projects throughout Virginia with a strong focus on Phase I and Phase II Environmental Site Assessments environmental sampling reporting and other environmental services. The role is expected to be 50% or more field-based with up to 50% travel depending on project needs. Some weeks may involve field work every day. This would include travel to locations out of town.

Your Responsibilities

• Conduct environmental field work and collect soil water air and/or building material samples.
• Support Phase I and Phase II Environmental Site Assessments.
• Assist with asbestos surveys and monitoring and industrial hygiene-related work.
• Provide support for natural resource projects including wetlands and threatened and endangered species surveys.
• Assist with erosion and sediment control activities as needed.
• Utilize GIS for environmental and natural resource projects.
• Gather analyze and interpret environmental data.
• Assist with report preparation including inputting and organizing data within report templates.
• Assist with editing and preparing environmental reports.
• Respond to environmental emergencies and participate in an on-call rotation as needed.
• Travel to project sites throughout Virginia including occasional overnight travel and extended day trips.
• Follow all company and project-specific health and safety procedures.
• Actively develop your technical skills and career through hands-on project experience and mentorship.

What Were Looking For

• Bachelors degree in Geology Hydrogeology Environmental Science Natural Resources or a related field.
• Experience in environmental field sampling data collection or a related environmental discipline.
• Strong technical writing and communication skills.
• Ability to successfully manage multiple tasks and priorities.
• Strong safety awareness and understanding of safe work practices.
• Experience with data management and report preparation.
• Ability to edit Phase I and Phase II ESAs is preferred.
• Familiarity with wetlands threatened and endangered species natural resources or GIS is a plus.
• Light construction experience or hands-on field skills are a plus.
• Proficiency with the Microsoft Office Suite.
• A valid drivers license good driving history and reliable transportation are required.
• Willingness and ability to travel up to 50% including drives of approximately two hours to project sites and overnight travel.
• 40-hour HAZWOPER certification is preferred but not required.

Why youll love working for us:

• Company-subsidized medical and dental.
• Company-paid life short and long-term disability.
• 401k match tuition assistance and more.
• Cross-training and the ability to work on a variety of projects.
• Performance-based bonuses or other incentives.
• Working with the best and brightest in the industry.
• 2000 employee national firm with 70 locations across the US.

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