Description
Position: Scientist
Industry: Science Technical
Location: Greensburg, PA or Somerset, PA
Are you highly motivated, hard-working, and seeking to join a growth-focused environmental consulting & engineering firm? Are you looking for a company that will invest in your development and grow your professional skills? If so, consider a career with Apex.
Powered by record sales, extraordinary client retention, strategic acquisitions, and an entrepreneurial spirit, Apex Companies is one of the fastest growing environmental consulting and engineering firms in the US. We take pride in keeping our clients happy and have earned numerous awards for project excellence. We continue to grow, and we want you to grow with us.
Your Responsibilities as a Scientist:

• Collect soil, water, air, and/or building material samples.
• Gather, analyze, and interpret data.
• Write technical reports and proposals.
• Plan field projects and lead a sampling team in the field.
• Periodic overnight travel up to 20% is expected.
• Actively develop your own career growth.

Why you'll love working with us:

• 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.
• 1,400 employee national firm with 50 locations across the US.

What we're looking for:

• BA/BS in Geology, Hydrogeology, Environmental Science, Engineering, Biology or other related field.
• Prior experience with environmental field sampling (soil and water), drilling oversight and logging of soil and bedrock samples, monitoring well installation, and aquifer testing oversight and data collection is a plus
• Experience with due diligence projects (Phase I and II ESAs) a plus
• Strong technical writing skills, the ability to successfully multi-task, safety awareness, and a good record and understanding of safe work practices.
• 40-hour HAZWOPER or MSHA certification preferred or ability to complete in 3 mos.
• Light construction experience/hands-on skills a plus.
• Experience as a field team leader or supervisory role is preferred.
• Experience with data management and report preparation.
• Valid driver's license, good driving history and reliable transportation are required.
• Strong communication skills
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office suite.

Apex Companies is proud to be an Equal Employment Opportunity and affirmative action employer. We believe in equality for all and celebrate the diversity and differences of our employees, customers, and communities. We do not discriminate based on gender, race or color, ethnicity or national origin, age, disability, religion, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, veteran status, or any other applicable characteristics protected by law. Apex aims to make apexcos.com accessible to all users. If you have a disability or special need that requires accommodation to navigate our website or complete the application process, please contact Talent@apexcos.com or (301) 417-0200. Likewise, feel free to reach out to us if you would like to view or discuss Apex policy related to equal employment opportunity or have any related concerns. EO/AA/VEV/Disabled Employer
TO ALL RECRUITMENT AGENCIES: Apex Companies does not accept unsolicited agency resumes. Please do not forward resumes for any of our job postings, to our careers sites, or to any employees of Apex Companies or affiliates. Apex Companies is not responsible for any fees related to unsolicited resumes.
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