Environmental Scientist 1
About this role
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.
This position is mainly field work and can be located north of Denver.
Your Responsibilities as a Scientist 1:
- Conduct Colorado Department of Public Health and Environment (CDPHE) regulatory compliance inspections on active construction and industrial sites.
- Conduct Colorado Oil and Gas Conservation Commission (COGCC) and reclamation monitoring assessments on post-construction oil and gas sites.
- Conduct stormwater sampling and related environmental field monitoring activities.
- Use and maintain field equipment.
- Gather, analyze, and interpret data within various regulatory compliance monitoring programs.
- Analyze and interpret field inspection records and stormwater control measure maintenance items.
- Coordinate and communicate with clients in preparation for and during site visits.
- Effectively communicate, track, and balance project workloads with supervisor.
- Actively participate in a culture of safe work practices.
- Define and develop your own professional growth with mentoring from senior managers.
What we're looking for:
- BS in Environmental Science, Geology, Engineering, Watershed Science or another related field.
- 0-3 years of experience with environmental field experience and data collection.
- Excellent writing and proficiency with Microsoft Office suite required.
- Ability to successfully multi-task and problem-solve while maintaining quality and managing your own time.
- Valid driver's license and a good driving history required.
- Experience conducting CDPHE or COGCC stormwater inspections, monitoring, and sampling preferred.
- PEC SafeLand training, 40-hour HAZWOPER or similar safety related certification a plus.
- Understanding of erosion, sediment, and stormwater control measures, as well as reclamation a plus.
- Familiarity with Colorado Noxious Weed Species ID, quantitative/quantitative vegetation surveys and reclamation plan generation a plus
- Light construction, or landscaping experience/hands-on skills a plus.
- Oil and gas industry experience and knowledge of drilling and production equipment a plus.
- Ability to load equipment in trucks and safely move drain covers.
- Provide scheduled on-call support for weekend assignments and after-hours emergencies.
- Willingness to work an adjusted work week which may include weekends.
- Ability to travel to remote project sites.
- Experience researching, reviewing, and guiding compliance with environmental regulations at a Federal, State and Local level; including SPCC, NPDES & discharge permitting preferred.
- Strong communication skills and collaborative work ethic.
- Ability to pass drug & alcohol screening is required.
Why you'll love working with us:
- Working with a strong team of engineers, scientists, and stormwater construction, maintenance, repair, and compliance experts.
- Medical, dental and vision plan options.
- Company-paid life, short, and long-term disability insurance.
- 401k plan.
- Paid time-off and holidays.
- Cross-training and the ability to work on a variety of projects.
- Other perks and 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 1 |
Req ID: 11631
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