Project Scientist

The role

The Project Scientist provides senior-level technical oversight and performs environmental field activities. This role involves managing projects under Illinois EPA programs and mentoring junior staff.

What you will do

• Provide senior-level technical oversight and perform environmental field activities
• Manage projects under the Illinois EPA Leaking Underground Storage Tank (LUST) Program and Site Remediation Program (SRP)
• Oversee subcontractors in the field
• Serve as a liaison between Apex, general contractors, and clients
• Conduct and support environmental sampling activities
• Prepare, review, and manage technical reports, proposals, and field documentation
• Support emergency response projects including occasional after-hours or weekend work
• Mentor and train junior scientific staff

Required qualifications

• BS degree in Environmental Science, Geology, Engineering, or related scientific field
• 4+ years of environmental consulting or related industry experience
• Strong technical writing and field oversight responsibilities
• Strong communication and organizational skills
• Ability to mentor and train junior staff
• Strong commitment to health and safety
• 40-hour HAZWOPER certification
• Proficiency with Microsoft 365
• Valid driver’s license
• Reliable transportation
• Willingness to travel locally to project sites

Nice to have

• Experience managing projects under the Illinois EPA Leaking Underground Storage Tank (LUST) Program and Site Remediation Program (SRP)
• Experience with UST/AST systems, environmental sampling, remediation oversight, and subcontractor coordination
• Familiarity with Illinois Environmental Protection Agency environmental regulations and tank programs
• Current 8-hour HAZWOPER refresher

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.