Apex Companies · 16 hours ago
Environmental Scientist 1
Philadelphia, PA, US
Full-time
Onsite
New Grad, Entry Level
$45K/yr - $55K/yr
0+ years expApex Companies is a rapidly growing engineering and environmental consulting firm in the US, recognized for its exceptional client service and project excellence. They are seeking entry-level Environmental Field Scientists responsible for conducting on-site environmental assessments to ensure compliance with regulations and internal protocols.
AutomotiveIndustrial AutomationManufacturingTechnical SupportWarehousing
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.)
This position is primarily scheduled during standard business hours; however, periodic on-call coverage and off-hours work may be required. The employee must be willing and able to travel to client sites, including evenings, nights, weekends, and holidays, as business needs dictate
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 Philadelphia 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 Companies provides forklifts, industrial vehicles, and warehouse equipment services.
51-200 employees
Funding
Current Stage
Growth StageCompany data provided by crunchbase