Scientist - Water Quality - Wyoming
Listed on 2026-07-21
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Engineering
Environmental Compliance, Geology / Geoscience
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Scientist1 – Staff Scientist Responsibilities
- Actively participate in Apex's culture of safe work practices.
- Conduct groundwater, surface water, soil, soil gas, and air sampling.
- Coordinate laboratory activities, including sample handling, chain-of-custody documentation, and preliminary data review.
- Conduct compliance inspections at construction and industrial sites.
- Support inspections related to SPCC Plans, SWMPs, and SWPPPs.
- Properly maintain, transport, and use field equipment.
- Compile, review, and enter field and analytical data into report templates.
- Coordinate with clients, landowners, subcontractors, laboratories, and project managers before and during field assignments.
- Communicate workload, schedule constraints, safety observations, and project updates to supervisors and project teams.
- BS degree in environmental science, geology, hydrogeology, biology, engineering technology, or a related field.
- Open to an entry level candidate as well as candidates with experience environmental field sampling, inspection, or data collection experience.
- Strong technical writing, communication, organization, and scheduling skills.
- Ability to work independently with remote supervision and coordinate effectively with a project team.
- Ability to lift and carry field equipment and samples up to 70 pounds, work outdoors in variable weather conditions, traverse uneven terrain, and safely load/unload equipment.
- Willingness to travel to remote project sites and support adjusted work schedules, including periodic weekend and after-hours assignments.
- Valid driver's license and ability to operate a company vehicle during working hours.
- Ability to pass required drug and alcohol screening.
- Proficiency with Microsoft Office.
- PEC Safe Land, 40-hour HAZWOPER, or similar safety training.
- Familiarity with water chemistry, lab reporting, stormwater controls, reclamation, Phase I/II ESAs, SWPPPs, SPCC plans, and oil/gas operations.
- Medical, dental, and vision plan options.
- Company-paid life, short, and long-term disability insurance.
- 401(k) 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.
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