Environmental Scientist
About The Position
Are you highly motivated, hard-working, and seeking to join a growth-focused consulting & engineering firm? Are you looking for a company that will invest in your development and grow your professional skills? If so, consider a career with Apex! Powered by record sales, extraordinary client retention, strategic acquisitions, and an entrepreneurial spirit, Apex Companies is one of the fastest growing engineering and environmental consulting firms in the US. We were recently recognized by the Zweig Group as one of the fastest growing firms in the AEC industry. We take pride in providing our clients with exceptional service and have earned numerous awards for project excellence. We continue to grow, and we want you to grow with us. Your Responsibilities as an Environmental Scientist: Perform site assessments and reporting in support of environmental due diligence and property condition evaluation programs Serve as field lead for site characterization, remediation, groundwater exploration, and aquifer studies Oversee drilling subcontractors and well construction Collect soil, water, air, building material samples and other environmental samples following established protocols Maintain and calibrate sampling and monitoring equipment Record and manage field data, notes, and photo logs Data evaluation; prepare tables, figures, and time-series graphs Assist with environmental report preparation Participate in occasional emergency response efforts related to petroleum or other releases Safety Culture Learn and contribute to Apex’s safety culture Adhere to health and safety guidelines Report safety concerns promptly
Requirements
- Experience: 1-2 years in due diligence, environmental site assessments and industrial hygiene projects
- Education: BS in Environmental Science, Geology or related field.
- Technical Skills: Proficiency in Microsoft Office; ability to learn technical software
- Other Requirements: Valid driver’s license, strong safety record, ability to work independently and as part of a team
- Positive and proactive attitude with willingness to learn and support variety of projects.
- Physical & Travel: Ability to work outdoors in varied conditions, lift and transport equipment, and travel up to 90% for project support
- Flexibility to work remote as long as candidate resides in Central Florida area with occasional office visits
- Sponsorship not available now or in the future.
Nice To Haves
- OSHA 40-Hour HAZWOPER and AHERA Asbestos Building Inspector desired.
Responsibilities
- Perform site assessments and reporting in support of environmental due diligence and property condition evaluation programs
- Serve as field lead for site characterization, remediation, groundwater exploration, and aquifer studies
- Oversee drilling subcontractors and well construction
- Collect soil, water, air, building material samples and other environmental samples following established protocols
- Maintain and calibrate sampling and monitoring equipment
- Record and manage field data, notes, and photo logs
- Data evaluation; prepare tables, figures, and time-series graphs
- Assist with environmental report preparation
- Participate in occasional emergency response efforts related to petroleum or other releases
- Learn and contribute to Apex’s safety culture
- Adhere to health and safety guidelines
- Report safety concerns promptly
Benefits
- 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.
- 2,000+ employee national firm with 70+ locations across the US.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Entry Level
