Field Environmental Scientist & ESA Specialist

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

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.