Scientist 1 – Water Quality – Northern Wyoming

Apex Companies • Gillette, WY

7d • Onsite

About The Position

Apex Companies is seeking an entry-level Scientist 1 to support water quality, environmental sampling, and regulatory compliance projects in and around Gillette, WY. This is a field-oriented role supporting groundwater and surface water sampling, construction and industrial site inspections, laboratory coordination, data review, and client/landowner communication. The ideal candidate is safety-focused, organized, comfortable working outdoors, and interested in developing a broad technical foundation in environmental consulting.

Requirements

• BS degree in environmental science, geology, hydrogeology, biology, engineering technology, or a related field.
• 0–3 years of environmental field sampling, inspection, or data collection experience.
• Strong technical writing, communication, organization, and scheduling skills.
• Ability to work independently with remote supervision and coordinate effectively with a project team.
• Ability to lift and carry field equipment and samples up to 70 pounds, work outdoors in variable weather conditions, traverse uneven terrain, and safely load/unload equipment.
• Willingness to travel to remote project sites and support adjusted work schedules, including periodic weekend and after-hours assignments.
• Valid driver’s license and ability to operate a company vehicle during working hours.
• Ability to pass required drug and alcohol screening.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office.

Nice To Haves

• PEC SafeLand, 40-hour HAZWOPER, or similar safety training.
• Familiarity with water chemistry, lab reporting, stormwater controls, reclamation, Phase I/II ESAs, SWPPPs, SPCC plans, and oil/gas operations.

Responsibilities

• Actively participate in Apex’s culture of safe work practices.
• Conduct groundwater, surface water, soil, soil gas, and air sampling.
• Coordinate laboratory activities, including sample handling, chain-of-custody documentation, and preliminary data review.
• Conduct compliance inspections at construction and industrial sites.
• Support inspections related to SPCC Plans, SWMPs, and SWPPPs.
• Properly maintain, transport, and use field equipment.
• Compile, review, and enter field and analytical data into report templates.
• Coordinate with clients, landowners, subcontractors, laboratories, and project managers before and during field assignments.
• Communicate workload, schedule constraints, safety observations, and project updates to supervisors and project teams.

Benefits

• Medical, dental and vision plan options.
• Company-paid life, short, and long-term disability insurance.
• 401k plan.
• Paid time-off and holidays.
• Cross-training and the ability to work on a variety of projects.
• Other perks and incentives.
• Working with the best and brightest in the industry.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level