Environmental Field Scientist & Staff Scientist

Apex Companies, LLC.; Midlothian (VA); On-site; USD 55,000 - 85,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical and dental

Life insurance

Disability insurance

401k match

Tuition assistance

Job summary

Apex Companies is seeking an Environmental Scientist to join our team in Midlothian, VA. This early-career role offers hands-on field experience and mentorship while supporting Phase I and Phase II ESAs, sampling, reporting, and other environmental services.

The position involves 50%+ field work with travel up to 50%, including occasional overnight trips. A Bachelor's in a related field and strong writing skills are required; HAZWOPER is preferred. Travel and safety are emphasized.

Qualifications

• 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.
• 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.
• 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.
• 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.

Job description

Apex Companies is seeking an Environmental Scientist to join our team in Midlothian, VA. This early-career role offers hands-on field experience and mentorship while supporting Phase I and Phase II ESAs, sampling, reporting, and other environmental services.

The position involves 50%+ field work with travel up to 50%, including occasional overnight trips. A Bachelor's in a related field and strong writing skills are required; HAZWOPER is preferred. Travel and safety are emphasized.