Environmental Scientist / Geologist - Field & Data Leader

Sigma Earth; North Carolina; On-site; USD 52,000 - 70,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical and dental

Life insurance

Short/Long-term disability

401k match

Tuition assistance

Bonuses

Job summary

Apex Companies is seeking an Environmental Scientist 1 to support site assessments, sampling, and reporting across Southeast projects. The role involves field work, data management, and collaboration with a team to deliver environmental due diligence and condition evaluations.

Responsibilities include site characterization, groundwater exploration, and overseeing drilling activities when needed. Travel up to 75% is required; OSHA credentials are a plus but not required.

Qualifications

• 0–1 year experience in environmental science or related field.
• BS in Geology, Environmental Science or related field.
• OSHA 40-hour and 8-hour refreshers are a plus but not required.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office; ability to learn technical software.
• Field sampling experience or exposure; outdoors work in the Carolinas and Southeast.
• Valid driver's license and safe driving record; ability to work independently or in a team.
• Positive proactive attitude and willingness to learn across projects.
• Ability to travel up to 75% for project support.

Responsibilities

• Perform site assessments and reporting for environmental due diligence and property condition evaluations.
• Support site characterization, remediation, groundwater exploration and aquifer studies.
• Oversee drilling subcontractors and well construction.
• Collect soil, water, air, and other environmental samples following established protocols.
• Maintain and calibrate sampling and monitoring equipment.
• Record and manage field data, notes, and photo logs.
• Data evaluation; prepare tables, figures and time-series graphs.
• Assist with environmental report preparation.
• Participate in occasional emergency response efforts related to petroleum or other releases in the Southeast.

Skills

Microsoft Office

Independent worker

Education

BS in Geology or Environmental Science

Tools

Technical software

Job description

Apex Companies is seeking an Environmental Scientist 1 to support site assessments, sampling, and reporting across Southeast projects. The role involves field work, data management, and collaboration with a team to deliver environmental due diligence and condition evaluations.

Responsibilities include site characterization, groundwater exploration, and overseeing drilling activities when needed. Travel up to 75% is required; OSHA credentials are a plus but not required.