Scientist 2 - Project Scientist
Apex Companies
Posted about 3 hours ago
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 grow, we’re focused on building a team of high-performing professionals who are ready to lead, collaborate, and push what’s possible. At Apex, you don’t just join a company, you help shape what comes next.
Your Responsibilities as a Scientist 2 - Project Scientist:
- Collect soil, water, air, and/or building material samples.
- Gather, analyze, and interpret data.
- Estimated balance of 80% field work/20% office work
- Draft technical reports.
- Ensure safe performance of project work.
- Actively develop your own career growth.
What we're looking for:
- BS in Geology, Hydrogeology, Environmental Science, or related field
- 2+ years of experience with environmental field sampling and data collection
- Experience with local NJDEP, NYDEC, and/or PADEP regulations.
- Strong technical writing and communication skills, the ability to successfully multi-task, safety awareness, and a good record and understanding of safe work practices.
- Demonstrated proficiency with field procedures.
- Generate data of known quality and appropriate field notes.
- Ability to be successfully trained on a wide variety of project types.
- Implement and complete tasks in a timely manner and within budget communicated by manager.
- 40-hour HAZWOPER certification preferred
- Light construction experience/hands-on skills a plus.
- Experience with data management and report preparation.
- Valid driver's license, good driving history and reliable transportation (driving personal vehicle) is required.
- Strong communication skills.
- Proficiency with Microsoft Office suite.
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.
| Apex Job Title: Scientist 2 - Project Scientist |
Req ID: 11697
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Apex Companies
Environmental Services
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Who is Apex? We’re a team of award-winning professionals who tackle environmental challenges to save our clients time and money. If you’re seeking responsive service and real-time results, contact us! We’d be happy to help. If you provide that caliber of technical excellence, contact us as well! We’re always seeking top talent. Our competitors tout results. We deliver them. We saved one client over $30M while helping them achieve local community support and national recognition. But don’t take our word for it. Ask our clients. Partner with Apex. Discover what sets us apart. You’ll be glad you did. About Apex Established in 1988, Apex is a national multidisciplinary consulting and engineering services firm with a robust portfolio of capabilities in water; environment; environmental, social, and governance (ESG) and resiliency; health and safety; compliance and assurance; and infrastructure. Rated #13 as an ENR All-Environmental firm and #68 in the top 200 overall, we are known for our technical expertise, rapid response, operational integrity, and exceptional client satisfaction. We operate in all 50 states and maintain a highly capable and diverse team of scientists, geologists, engineers, technicians, and information management specialists. At Apex, we pride ourselves on our culture of diversity and inclusion. We respect and appreciate the rich differences that race, gender identity and expression, family, sexual orientation, age, national origin, work experience, education, physical ability, and religion bring to the fabric of our organization. For Apex, it’s not just a box to check. We believe it’s the collaborative foundation that drives our success.
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John Foxwell
Jesse Freeman
Darren Bates
Geoff Kitson
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