Environmental Scientist​/Industrial Hygienist

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 expand, we're looking for high-performing professionals who are ready to lead, collaborate, innovate, and create impact. At Apex, you help shape what's next. When we succeed together, we share in that success. All Apex positions are eligible for annual bonus opportunities, reinforcing our commitment to recognizing and rewarding meaningful contributions that drive our collective growth.

Locations:
Los Angeles or Orange County | ~50% field / 50% remote

This role offers competitive compensation and a robust benefits package, a balanced mix of fieldwork and report writing, company sponsorship for professional and vocational training, work from home opportunity, collaboration with other industrial hygiene, EHS and other experts, and continued professional development and growth afforded by a rapidly growing national environmental consulting company.

• Perform asbestos, lead-based paint (LBP), and microbial/moisture intrusion assessments, along with abatement oversight, with an approximate 50/50 split between field and office work
• Conduct safety and compliance assessments in accordance with regulatory standards and client requirements
• Support additional environmental services through cross-training, including:
  • Exposure assessments
  • Workplace safety evaluations
  • Stormwater compliance inspections
  • Soil and groundwater sampling
  • Noise and air monitoring
  • Above ground Storage Tank (AST) inspections
• Execute work in alignment with project work plans, standard operating procedures (SOPs), and direction from project managers
• Manage scheduling and logistics across all project phases, from coordination and fieldwork through reporting
• Prepare clear, accurate, and technically sound client-ready reports using project-specific templates
• Collaborate with internal teams to support project delivery and ongoing professional development
• Maintain and proactively pursue relevant certifications, including 40-Hour HAZWOPER, CAC, and/or CSST

• 2+ years of professional experience conducting asbestos surveys and mold/moisture intrusion inspections as an AHERA-accredited inspector (in any state)
• Current AHERA certification required
• California Certified Asbestos Consultant (CAC) and/or Certified Site Surveillance Technician (CSST) preferred
• Bachelor's degree in Environmental Science, Industrial Hygiene, Microbiology, or a related field

• Self-motivated and dependable professional who can work effectively with limited supervision
• Strong technical writing and critical thinking skills
• Solid analytical and math skills for interpreting laboratory data and preparing reports
• Excellent attention to detail with the ability to manage multiple projects and deadlines
• Strong interpersonal skills and ability to collaborate in a team-oriented environment
• Physically capable of performing fieldwork and comfortable working in both field and office settings
• Commitment to safety and a strong understanding of safe work practices
• Interest in growing within industrial hygiene and expanding into broader environmental consulting services

• 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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Job Title:

Scientist 2 - Project Scientist

Req

$75,000 - $85,000 USD

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