Project Scientist

Apex Companies, LLC; Dallas (TX); On-site; USD 85,000 - 115,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Company-subsidized medical and dental

401k match

Job summary

Apex Companies is seeking a Project Scientist to join our Dallas–Fort Worth area team. You will oversee technical work, write and review reports, assist with project management, and mentor scientific staff while pursuing your own career growth.

The role emphasizes collaboration with clients, subcontractors, and internal teams, with a focus on environmental site investigations, regulatory compliance, and delivering high-quality results across multi-media projects.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Geology, Hydrogeology, Environmental Science, or related field.
• 5-7+ years of experience with environmental services including site investigation and characterization.
• 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.
• Experience interacting with clients and managing subcontractors.
• Excellent oral and written communication skills, positive attitude, and ability to work both independently and within groups.
• 40-hour HAZWOPER certification 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.

Skills

Communication skills

Client interaction

Mentoring staff

Project management

Independent work / teamwork

Education

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

Job description

Apex Companies is looking for a Project Scientist in the Dallas Fort Worth, Texas Area.

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.

As we continue to expand, we're looking for high-performing professionals who are ready to lead, collaborate, innovate, and create impact. At Apex, you help shape what's next. When we succeed together, we share in that success. All Apex positions are eligible for annual bonus opportunities, reinforcing our commitment to recognizing and rewarding meaningful contributions that drive our collective growth.

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.

We believe in equality for all and celebrate the diversity and differences of our employees, customers, and communities. We do not discriminate based on gender, race or color, ethnicity or national origin, age, disability, religion, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, veteran status, or any other applicable characteristics protected by law. Apex aims to make apexcos.com accessible to all users. If you have a disability or special need that requires accommodation to navigate our website or complete the application process, please contact [e-mail] or [phone]. Likewise, feel free to reach out to us if you would like to view or discuss Apex policy related to equal employment opportunity or have any related concerns. EO/AA/VEV/Disabled Employer