Environmental Scientist - Staff Scientist

Apex Companies•Midlothian, VA

2d•Hybrid

About The Position

Apex Companies is looking for an Environmental Scientist to join their 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.

Requirements

Bachelor's 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.
Proficiency with the Microsoft Office Suite.
A valid driver's 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.

Nice To Haves

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.
40-hour HAZWOPER certification is preferred, but not required.

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.