Environmental Compliance Scientist

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Apex’s Rockies Division is expanding and is looking for an Environmental Compliance Scientist. The ideal candidate is highly organized, detail-oriented and has the technical compliance skills needed to support projects.

• Collect groundwater samples for dewatering and baseline water quality.
• Support preparation of environmental permits and reports for projects, facilities, and operations for various clients.
• High degree of technical competency with completing baseline water quality sampling in Colorado and/or Wyoming.
• Familiarity with NPDES permitting in Colorado and/or Wyoming.
• Provide technical oversight and mentor scientific staff to ensure quality work products. Conduct water quality sampling and prepare environmental compliance reports and technical deliverables.
• Client interaction includes on-site and virtual client meetings.
• Strong track record of field work, proposal development and managing project deliverables, schedules and budgets.
• Understanding of environmental legislation and regulations and determine impact on client activities.
• Define and develop your own professional growth with mentoring from project managers.
• Flexible working conditions: in-office, hybrid or remote. Occasional office meetings.

• BS in chemical, environmental or civil engineering, geology, environmental science, or another related field.
• 4+ years of environmental consulting or industry experience.
• Adept at conducting baseline water quality and dewatering sampling following Colorado and Wyoming guidelines.
• Proficient at independently researching, reviewing, and guiding compliance with environmental regulations at a federal, state and local level; including NPDES & discharge permitting.
• Experience with water sampling for groundwater and/or surface water.
• Ability to multi-task and solve problems while maintaining quality and manage your own time.
• Strong communication skills and collaborative work ethic.
• Strong safety awareness and an understanding of safe work practices.
• Excellent writing and proficiency with Microsoft Office suite required.
• Valid driver's license and a good driving history required.
• Experience supporting clients with Colorado Energy and Carbon Management Commission (ECMC) regulatory compliance.

• Company-subsidized medical and dental.
• Company-paid life, short, and long-term disability.
• 401(k) 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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