Field Environmental Scientist: Groundwater & Remediation

Apex Clearing Corporation; Manassas (VA); On-site; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical benefits

401k plan

Paid time off

Disability insurance

Cross-training

Job summary

Apex Companies seeks an Environmental Scientist to join our Manassas, VA team. This hands-on, field-focused role covers groundwater monitoring, sampling, remediation systems, and emergency response, with 80% field time and the rest on documentation and data evaluation.

Travel across Northern and Central Virginia is expected; weekend on-call is rotating about every six weeks. We offer robust benefits and a path to growth within a nationally recognized firm.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Geology, Environmental Science, Earth Science, or a related field.
• Relevant environmental consulting, field, or related experience preferred.
• Ability to perform field work in various weather and environmental conditions.
• Strong attention to detail and ability to accurately document field activities and data.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.
• Ability to work independently as well as part of a project team.
• Valid driver's license and ability to travel to project sites.
• Ability to obtain and maintain HAZWOPER certification.
• Experience with groundwater modeling, GIS, or CAD is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Conduct groundwater monitoring and evaluate groundwater data.
• Perform multi-media environmental sampling, including soil, groundwater, surface water, and air.
• Conduct field testing and document sample collection and field conditions.
• Support environmental investigations and remediation projects.
• Perform operation and maintenance activities for remediation systems.
• Conduct stormwater and erosion and sediment control inspections.
• Support environmental compliance and field activities for utilities, municipalities, petroleum clients, private developers, and other customers.
• Participate in emergency response activities for select clients.
• Assist with data evaluation, reporting, and other technical project deliverables.
• Utilize GIS and CAD tools to support environmental projects when applicable.
• Travel throughout Northern and Central Virginia and occasionally to other locations.
• Participate in a rotating weekend on-call schedule approximately every six weeks; weekend call-ins are relatively rare.

Skills

Field work

Documentation

GIS knowledge

CAD knowledge

Communication skills

Independent / team

Education

Geology degree

Environmental Science degree

HAZWOPER certification

Tools

GIS

CAD

Job description

Apex Companies seeks an Environmental Scientist to join our Manassas, VA team. This hands-on, field-focused role covers groundwater monitoring, sampling, remediation systems, and emergency response, with 80% field time and the rest on documentation and data evaluation.

Travel across Northern and Central Virginia is expected; weekend on-call is rotating about every six weeks. We offer robust benefits and a path to growth within a nationally recognized firm.