Environmental Scientist - Industrial Hygiene
Apex CompaniesRockville, Maryland, United States · Posted 21 days agoDescription
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.
As an Environmental Scientist, you will support a variety of environmental and industrial hygiene projects with a strong focus on field work. You will spend the majority of your time in the field conducting inspections, sampling, and project support activities for commercial, industrial, and government clients throughout the DMV area.
Your responsibilities may include:
- Conduct hazardous materials building surveys, including asbestos-related inspections and assessments.
- Perform water damage assessments, mold inspections, and mold sampling.
- Support asbestos abatement projects through monitoring and field observations.
- Collect environmental samples, including drinking water, radon, air, soil, and building material samples as needed.
- Gather, analyze, and interpret field data to support project conclusions.
- Prepare technical reports and input data into project templates.
- Follow project scopes, safety procedures, and technical guidance from project managers and senior staff.
- Support a variety of environmental projects while developing technical expertise through hands-on experience.
What We're Looking For:
- Bachelor’s degree in Environmental Science, Geology, or a related scientific field.
- Experience in environmental field sampling, inspections, or data collection (entry-level candidates are encouraged to apply).
- Experience with or knowledge of industrial hygiene, hazardous materials, or environmental sampling is a plus.
- Certifications such as Asbestos Inspector, HAZWOPER, or NIOSH 582 are highly desirable.
- Strong attention to detail and ability to collect accurate field data.
- Ability to write technical reports and communicate findings clearly.
- Proficiency with Microsoft 365 applications.
- Valid driver’s license, good driving history, and reliable transportation are required.
As an Environmental Scientist, you will support a variety of environmental and industrial hygiene projects with a strong focus on field work. You will spend the majority of your time in the field conducting inspections, sampling, and project support activities for commercial, industrial, and government clients throughout the DMV area.
Your responsibilities may include:
- Conduct hazardous materials building surveys, including asbestos-related inspections and assessments.
- Perform water damage assessments, mold inspections, and mold sampling.
- Support asbestos abatement projects through monitoring and field observations.
- Collect environmental samples, including drinking water, radon, air, soil, and building material samples as needed.
- Gather, analyze, and interpret field data to support project conclusions.
- Prepare technical reports and input data into project templates.
- Follow project scopes, safety procedures, and technical guidance from project managers and senior staff.
- Support a variety of environmental projects while developing technical expertise through hands-on experience.
What We're Looking For:
- Bachelor’s degree in Environmental Science, Geology, or a related scientific field.
- Experience in environmental field sampling, inspections, or data collection (entry-level candidates are encouraged to apply).
- Experience with or knowledge of industrial hygiene, hazardous materials, or environmental sampling is a plus.
- Certifications such as Asbestos Inspector, HAZWOPER, or NIOSH 582 are highly desirable.
- Strong attention to detail and ability to collect accurate field data.
- Ability to write technical reports and communicate findings clearly.
- Proficiency with Microsoft 365 applications.
- Valid driver’s license, good driving history, and reliable transportation are required.
Why You'll Love Working for Us
- Company-subsidized medical and dental insurance.
- Company-paid life, short-term, and long-term disability insurance.
- 401(k) match and tuition assistance.
- Cross-training and opportunities to work on a variety of environmental projects.
- Performance-based bonuses and other incentives.
- Opportunities for continued technical and professional development.
- The opportunity to work alongside some of the best and brightest professionals in the environmental industry.
- Join a 2,000+ employee national firm with 70+ locations across the United States.
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Req ID: 11915
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