Project Scientist

Apex Companies, LLC; Austin (TX); On-site; USD 70,000 - 100,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical & dental

Life insurance

Disability coverage

401k match

Tuition assistance

Bonuses

Diverse projects

Job summary

Apex Companies, LLC is seeking a Project Scientist for the Austin or Dallas, Texas area. The role involves technical oversight, reporting, project management, and mentoring staff on environmental investigations and remedial designs.

Requirements include a Bachelor's degree in Geology or related field, 5-7+ years of experience, and strong communication skills. 40-hour HAZWOPER preferred; relocation not specified.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Geology, Hydrogeology, Environmental Science, or related field.
• 5-7+ years of experience in environmental services including site investigation and characterization.
• Experience in preparing technical and regulatory reports, proposals and cost estimates.
• Familiarity with Texas laws and regulations.
• Project management and supervision of staff.
• Excellent written and oral communication skills.
• HAZWOPer certification (40-hour) preferred.

Responsibilities

• Provide technical oversight and perform project work.
• Write and review technical reports and proposals.
• Assist with project management activities.
• Mentor and train scientific staff and supervise work.
• Actively develop your own career growth.

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 a Project Scientist in the Austin or Dallas, Texas Area.

Your Responsibilities as a Project Scientist:

• Provide technical oversight and perform project work.
• Write and review technical reports and proposals.
• Assist with project management activities.
• Mentor and train scientific staff and supervise work.
• Actively develop your own career growth.

What we're looking for:

• Bachelor's degree in Geology, Hydrogeology, Environmental Science, or related field.
• 5-7+ years of experience with environmental services including site investigation and characterization, including drilling and environmental multi-media sampling techniques and procedures, data interpretation and evaluation.
• Experience in the preparation of technical and regulatory reports, proposals and cost estimates.
• Working knowledge of applicable Texas laws and regulations.
• Perform task and project management assignments associated with environmental assessments, subsurface investigations and remedial designs, remediation, and monitoring projects.
• Project deliverables, including the preparation of soil boring logs, well construction diagrams, potentiometric surface maps, geologic cross sections, site sample and plume maps, work plans, and reports.
• Experience interacting with clients and managing subcontractors. Ability to mentor and train staff.
• Excellent oral and written communication skills, positive attitude, and ability to work both independently and within groups.
• 40-hour HAZWOPER certification preferred.

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.

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