Environmental Building Sciences Field Technician

Providence, RI

Are you highly motivated, hard‑working, and looking to join a growth‑focused consulting and engineering firm that invests in your development? APEX Companies is one of the fastest growing engineering and environmental consulting firms in the U.S., recently named as one of the fastest growing AEC companies by the Zweig Group. Our Northeast Division is award‑winning, offering diverse civil, environmental, water resources, and traffic projects in a fast‑paced environment.

We want you to grow with us.

Environmental Building Sciences Field Technician

• Conduct hazardous‑materials surveys, including asbestos, lead‑based paint, mold, other hazardous materials, and indoor air quality.
• Provide oversight of contaminated site remediation and hazardous building materials abatement.
• Prepare field notes, photographs, and analyze and interpret field and analytical data.
• Prepare technical reports for hazardous‑materials site assessments.
• Support emergency response services, communicate and collaborate with others, manage workloads and records, implement health and safety policies, and travel.

• BA/BS in Environmental Science or related field, or demonstrable equivalence.
• 2+ years experience in Industrial Hygiene / Hazardous Building Materials industry.
• Asbestos, Lead, and/or 40‑hr HAZWOPER certification required.
• Proficient with MS Office and other common computer programs.
• Familiarity with State Superfund and applicable federal and state regulations.
• Strong communication, interpersonal, and technical writing skills.
• Excellent attention to detail, strong safety mindset, and record of safe work practices.
• Willingness to conduct asbestos, lead, mold surveys, remediation monitoring, exposure monitoring, and specialized industrial hygiene projects.
• Ability to work in fast‑paced environments, various weather conditions, climb stairs/ladders, and lift up to 50 pounds.
• Willingness to travel up to 90% regionally and work nights or weekends as needed.
• Valid driver’s license, good driving history, and reliable transportation required.
• Ability to wear a respirator, safety harness, and required PPE.

• Company‑subsidized medical and dental.
• Company‑paid life, short‑term, 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 U.S.

$65,000 – $85,000 USD per year.

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