About this Environmental Scientist 2 role at Apex Companies
Are you driven to grow, lead, and make a meaningful impact? At Apex, we’re building more than a consulting and engineering firm—we’re 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, you’ll 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 grow, we’re focused on building a team of high-performing professionals who are ready to lead, collaborate, and push what’s possible. At Apex, you don’t just join a company, you help shape what comes next.
Your Responsibilities as a Scientist 2:
- Prepare and review environmental regulatory compliance permits and reports including stormwater (construction, industrial, and MS4), SPCC, and dewatering for multiple states.
- Provide technical oversight and perform project work. Analyze and interpret field inspection records, stormwater and SPCC diagrams and stormwater control measure maintenance items.
- Coordinate schedules for inspectors across multiple states and offices.
- Coordinate laboratory activities, including sample handling, chain of custody documentation, and data review.
- Review environmental legislation and regulations and determine impact on client activities.
- Ability to travel for remote project needs across central US states, if applicable based on location, less than 15%.
- Coordinate and communicate with clients in preparation for and during site visits.
- Effectively communicate, track, and balance project workloads with supervisor.
- Actively participate in a culture of safe work practices.
- Define and develop your own professional growth with mentoring from senior managers.
What we're looking for:
- BS in Engineering, Geology, Environmental Science, or another related field.
- 2+ years of professional experience in consulting or industry.
- Experience conducting SPCC inspections and stormwater inspections, monitoring, and sampling.
- Experience researching, reviewing, and guiding compliance with environmental regulations at a Federal, State and Local level; including SPCC, NPDES & discharge permitting.
- Experience with permitting and regulatory compliance report development for stormwater and SPCC.
- Ability to successfully multi-task and solve problems while maintaining quality and managing your own time.
- Strong communication skills and collaborative work ethic.
- Strong safety awareness and an understanding of safe work practices.
- Excellent writing and proficiency with Microsoft Office suite are required.
- Valid driver's license and a good driving history are required.
Why you'll love working for us:
- Working with a strong team of engineers, scientists, and stormwater construction, maintenance, repair, and compliance experts.
- 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.
Annual Expected Salary Range: $55,000 - $70,000 depending on experience
| Scientist 2 |
Req ID: 11347
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