Field Environmental Scientist - Stormwater & GIS

Apex Companies, LLC.; Corpus Christi (TX); Remote; USD 52,000 - 76,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical and dental

Life and disability insurance

401k match

Tuition assistance

Cross-training

Bonuses

Job summary

Apex Companies is seeking a Staff Scientist to join our environmental team in the Corpus Christi, Texas area. This is a remote, field-based role supporting projects within approximately a 50-mile radius of Corpus Christi.

Entry-level environmental professionals will gain hands-on experience in stormwater compliance, environmental fieldwork, SWPPP, BMP inspections, wetlands, GIS, and technical reporting. The position is ~75% field work and 25% remote reporting.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Biology, Environmental Science, Geology, or a related field.
• Entry-level accepted with strong academic or field background.
• Experience or coursework in environmental fieldwork, wetlands, SWPPP, stormwater, or environmental reporting is a plus.
• Wetland experience is highly desirable.

Responsibilities

• Conduct stormwater inspections on transmission line projects.
• Hike and drive along transmission line corridors to inspect BMPs.
• Verify BMPs are installed and prevent sediment leaving sites.
• Document field observations and maintain field records.
• Prepare technical reports and project documentation from field data.
• Support SWPPP development and maintenance.
• Assist with wetlands, biology fieldwork, and mapping as opportunities arise.
• Utilize GIS/ArcGIS for mapping and project support where applicable.
• Follow field procedures and maintain safety.

Skills

Fieldwork experience

Technical writing

Communication skills

Safety conscious

Independent worker

GIS familiarity

Education

Bachelor's degree in Biology/Environmental Science/Geology

Tools

ArcGIS

Microsoft Office

HAZWOPER (40-hour)

Job description

Apex Companies is seeking a Staff Scientist to join our environmental team in the Corpus Christi, Texas area. This is a remote, field-based role supporting projects within approximately a 50-mile radius of Corpus Christi.

Entry-level environmental professionals will gain hands-on experience in stormwater compliance, environmental fieldwork, SWPPP, BMP inspections, wetlands, GIS, and technical reporting. The position is ~75% field work and 25% remote reporting.