Environmental Scientist

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.

Apex is hiring a Staff Environmental Scientist I or Environmental Engineer I to be based in Vancouver, WA. At Apex, you’ll have the opportunity to work alongside a dedicated group of talented engineers, scientists, and multi-discipline professionals on projects that vary widely in size and complexity—each making a meaningful impact in the communities we serve. This role offers significant room for professional growth.

• Field collection of environmental samples (air, water, stormwater, wastewater, soil)
• Routine regulatory reporting related to stormwater, wastewater, solid/hazardous waste, and air permit compliance
• Preparing environmental management plans related to stormwater pollution prevention, spill prevention, and solid waste operations
• Inspection and auditing for environmental compliance
• Problem solving through selection and implementation of pollution prevention Best Management Practices for discharge permit compliance
• Support a variety of environmental engineering tasks for remedial system design and construction
• Assist with the evaluation and permitting of environmental projects
• Presentation of environmental topics to employees, clients, and contractors
• Travel to project sites within Washington and Oregon required
• Represent Apex in a safe and professional manner both internally and externally

• Bachelor’s degree in Environmental Science, Environmental Engineering, Geology, or related field
• Experience collecting field samples of soil, groundwater, surface water, stormwater, wastewater, and air using standard environmental protocols
• Experience preparing regulatory reports and permit-related documentation

• 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.
• 2,000+ employee national firm with 70+ locations across the US.

Apex

Job Title:

Scientist 1

Hourly Expected Pay Range: $28 - $34 USD

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