Environmental Scientist - Project Scientist

The role

The Environmental Scientist will perform environmental sampling, inspections, oversight, and data collection. This role involves approximately 80% field work and 20% office work across New Jersey and New York.

What you will do

• Conduct environmental field sampling and data collection, including soil, groundwater, and vapor intrusion sampling.
• Perform environmental due diligence activities, including Phase I inspections and reporting.
• Support Phase II investigations, remediation activities, and environmental reporting.
• Perform operation and maintenance activities, including oversight of sub-slab vapor mitigation systems.
• Conduct and oversee stormwater-related work, including subcontractor oversight and documentation.
• Provide field oversight during remediation and other environmental construction activities.
• Oversee subcontractor activities, including monitoring well installations, remediation activities, UST removals, and other field procedures.
• Maintain accurate field notes and generate environmental data.
• Prepare technical reports, field documentation, and other project deliverables.
• Assist with basic proposal preparation.

Required qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Geology, Hydrogeology, Environmental Science, or a related field.
• 2+ years of experience with environmental field sampling and data collection.
• Experience working with applicable NJDEP and NYSDEC regulations.
• Demonstrated proficiency with environmental field procedures.
• Strong technical writing, communication, and organizational skills.
• Experience with data management and environmental report preparation.
• Ability to successfully manage multiple tasks and priorities.
• Strong safety awareness and a demonstrated understanding of safe work practices.
• Ability and willingness to learn and become proficient across a wide variety of project types.
• Proficiency with the Microsoft Office Suite.
• Ability to complete work in a timely manner and within project budgets and schedules.
• Valid driver's license, good driving history, and reliable transportation.

Nice to have

• 40-hour HAZWOPER certification
• Light construction experience or hands-on field skills.
• Experience with remediation oversight, stormwater work, or subcontractor oversight.

Benefits

• Company-subsidized medical and dental.
• Company-paid life, short, and long-term disability.
• 401k match
• Tuition assistance
• Performance-based bonuses or other incentives

About the company

Apex Companies is a consulting and engineering firm in the AEC industry. It is a 2,000+ employee national firm with 70+ locations across the US.