Sr. Project Scientist

Your Responsibilities as a Sr. Project Scientist:

• Provide senior-level technical oversight and perform environmental field activities associated with UST/AST investigations, removals, and installations.
• Oversee subcontractors in the field and serve as a liaison between Apex, general contractors, and clients to ensure work is completed safely, efficiently, and in compliance with project requirements.
• Conduct and support environmental sampling activities including soil, groundwater, and air monitoring, along with associated technical documentation and reporting.
• Prepare, review, and manage technical reports, proposals, and field documentation.
• Assist with project management activities including scheduling, coordination, budgeting support, and client communication.
• Support emergency response projects as needed, including occasional after-hours or weekend response work.
• Mentor and train junior scientific staff while promoting safe work practices and technical development.
• Collaborate with commercial, industrial, and government clients on a variety of environmental projects throughout the Mid-Atlantic region.

What we're looking for:

• BS degree in Environmental Science, Geology, Engineering, or related scientific field.
• 4+ years of environmental consulting or related industry experience with strong technical writing and field oversight responsibilities.
• Experience with UST/AST systems, environmental sampling, remediation oversight, and subcontractor coordination preferred.
• Familiarity with Maryland/DC environmental regulations and tank programs is highly preferred.
• Strong communication and organizational skills with the ability to manage multiple priorities in both field and office environments.
• Ability to mentor and train junior staff.
• Strong commitment to health and safety with a solid understanding of safe field practices.
• 40-hour HAZWOPER certification required (current 8-hour refresher preferred).
• Proficiency with Microsoft 365.
• Valid driver’s license, reliable transportation, and willingness to travel locally to project sites. 

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.

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Req ID: 11946