Apex Companies · 3 hours ago
Environmental Scientist 1l
United States
Full-time
Remote
New Grad, Entry Level
$45K/yr - $55K/yr
0+ years expApex Companies is one of the fastest growing engineering and environmental consulting firms in the US, seeking entry-level Environmental Field Scientists. The role involves conducting comprehensive on-site environmental assessments to ensure compliance with regulations and internal protocols, evaluating facility operations, and proposing corrective actions as needed.
Civil EngineeringComplianceConstructionConsultingEnergyEnvironmental ConsultingEnvironmental EngineeringWaste ManagementWaterWater Purification
No H1B
Responsibilities
Conduct scheduled and on-call environmental inspections at operational sites to evaluate:
Hazardous waste handling, labeling, and storage
Universal waste and e-waste management
Stormwater and wastewater systems
Spill prevention and control measures
Air emissions, refrigerant management, and equipment compliance
Solid waste management and recycling streams
Chemical storage
Material storage and management
Inspect areas such as loading docks, fuel systems, waste storage areas, material handling areas, and mechanical rooms, etc. for environmental risks
Review facility documentation including:
Hazardous waste manifests
Emergency response plans
Spill logs and incident reports
Inspection checklists
Training records
Environmental permits
Environmental records
Equipment records
Environmental performance data
Prepare detailed inspection reports using standardized online reporting platforms
Propose corrective actions to address compliance gaps
Perform field work including collecting and processing environmental samples (stormwater, wastewater, air, etc.)
Qualification
Required
BA/BS degree in Environmental Sciences, Environmental Management, Biology, Geology, Engineering, Data Analytics, or related discipline
0-3 years of experience conducting environmental inspections, audits, or regulatory compliance assessments
Knowledge of key environmental regulations (RCRA, EPCRA, Clean Water Act, Clean Air Act, DOT hazardous materials)
Ability to interpret environmental records, manifests, and regulatory documentation
Proficient in Microsoft Office, audit tools, and reporting platforms
Strong analytical and problem-solving abilities
Excellent written and verbal communication skills
Comfortable working independently in field settings
This position is based in Cleveland and requires frequent travel within a 300‑mile radius. Candidates must be able to reliably travel throughout this region
Valid driver's license with clean driving record
This position requires successful completion of medical screening and pre-employment drug testing
Sponsorship is not available now or in the future
Preferred
Experience in distribution, logistics, warehousing, or manufacturing environments strongly preferred
Benefits
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.
Company
Apex Companies
Apex is a national water resources and environmental services firm that provides single-source solutions for routine and complex projects.
1001-5000 employees
Funding
Current Stage
Late StageTotal Funding
unknownKey Investors
Tailwind Capital
2023-02-01Acquired
2019-01-01Undisclosed
2018-01-01Private Equity
Leadership Team
David Fabianski
President & CEO
Donell (Doni) Murphy
Chief Strategy and Growth Officer
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