Environmental Scientist - Staff Scientist

Apex Companies, LLC; Richmond (VA); On-site; USD 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical and dental insurance

Life and disability insurance

401k match

Tuition assistance

Cross-training

Bonuses

Job summary

Apex Companies, LLC is seeking an Environmental Scientist to join our Midlothian, VA team. The role focuses on Phase I and II ESAs, sampling, and reporting, with about 50% field work and travel within Virginia.

You will support environmental projects, with mentorship to grow technical skills. The position requires a geology/environmental science background and strong writing/communication abilities, plus willingness to travel and work in the field.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Geology, Hydrogeology, Environmental Science, Natural Resources, or related field.
• Experience in environmental field sampling, data collection, or related environmental discipline.
• Strong technical writing and communication skills.
• Ability to 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 (preferred).
• Familiarity with wetlands, endangered species, natural resources, or GIS (a plus).
• Light construction experience or hands-on field skills (a plus).
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite.

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 overnight travel.
• Follow all company and project-specific health and safety procedures.
• Actively develop your technical skills and career through hands-on project experience and mentorship.

Skills

Technical writing

Communication skills

Task management

Safety awareness

Data management

Report preparation

Editing Phase I/II ESAs

GIS

Microsoft Office

Education

Bachelor's degree in Geology, Hydrogeology, Environmental Science, Natural Resources, or related field

Tools

Microsoft Office Suite

Job description

Are you driven to grow, lead, and make a meaningful impact? At Apex, we’re building more than a consulting and engineering firm—we’re creating a place where your career accelerates, your contributions matter, and your potential is fully realized. We believe your growth is our growth, which is why we invest in your development at every stage of your career. Here, you’ll work on projects that shape communities, protect the environment, and create lasting impact, all while being empowered with the autonomy and flexibility to do your best work.
Fueled by high-quality delivery, exceptional client retention, and strategic acquisitions, Apex Companies continues to rank among the fastest-growing firms in the AEC industry, recently recognized by the Zweig Group for our industry-leading growth. Our success is grounded in strong leadership, a collaborative culture, and a shared commitment to delivering exceptional outcomes.

Apex Companies is looking for anEnvironmental Scientist to join our 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 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.

Your 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.

What We're Looking For

• 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.

Why you’ll love working for us:

• Company-subsidized medical and dental.
• Company-paid life, short, and long-term disability.
• 401k match, tuition assistance, and more.
• Cross-training and the ability to work on a variety of projects.
• Performance-based bonuses or other incentives.
• Working with the best and brightest in the industry.
• 2,000+ employee national firm with 70+ locations across the US.

Apex Job Title: Scientist 1 - Staff Scientist

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