Environmental Engineer - Field Impact & Growth Path

Apex Companies; Charlotte (NC); On-site; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Annual bonus opportunities

Job summary

Apex Companies in Charlotte, NC is seeking an Engineer 1 - Staff Engineer to join our environmental engineering team. You will conduct field-based site inspections, collect samples, and assist with remediation system design and startup activities.

This role emphasizes hands-on fieldwork (50-75% travel), data analysis, report writing, and collaboration with senior engineers to deliver compliant, high-quality solutions for clients while maintaining strong safety practices.

Qualifications

• BS in Environmental Engineering or equivalent.
• EI Certification desired.
• 40-hour HAZWOPER certification.
• Familiarity with environmental remediation including soil, soil gas, and groundwater treatment systems.
• 1+ years of related experience.
• Proficiency with MS Office.
• Experience with AutoCAD is a plus.
• Excellent technical communication skills; strong attention to detail; field adeptness.
• Strong safety record and understanding of safe work practices.
• Strong research and analytical skills to identify, collect, organize, and document information and data.
• Valid driver's license, good driving history and reliable transportation are required.
• 50-75% fieldwork/travel to conduct field sampling activities and support system startups and trouble-shooting project remediation sites.
• Sponsorship not available now or in the future.

Responsibilities

• Conduct field-based activities such as site inspections, sample collection, testing, and analysis
• Assist with installing, operating, and maintaining soil and groundwater remediation systems
• Manage and oversee subcontractors in the field
• Assist with project engineering design with Senior Engineer oversight
• Assist with writing technical reports, proposals, and permitting documents
• Gather, analyze, and interpret data
• Input data into template reports
• Ensure safe work practices on all project work.
• Actively develop your own career growth.

Skills

MS Office

AutoCAD

Technical communication

Field safety

Field adeptness

Valid driver's license

Education

BS in Environmental Engineering

EI Certification

40-hour HAZWOPER

Tools

MS Office

Job description

Apex Companies in Charlotte, NC is seeking an Engineer 1 - Staff Engineer to join our environmental engineering team. You will conduct field-based site inspections, collect samples, and assist with remediation system design and startup activities.

This role emphasizes hands-on fieldwork (50-75% travel), data analysis, report writing, and collaboration with senior engineers to deliver compliant, high-quality solutions for clients while maintaining strong safety practices.