Project Scientist

Apex Companies, LLC
401(k)
United States, Florida, Fort Myers
Jan 15, 2025
Are you highly motivated, hard-working, and seeking to join a growth-focused environmental consulting & engineering firm? Are you looking for a company that will invest in your development and grow your professional skills? If so, consider a career with Apex. Powered by record sales, extraordinary client retention, strategic acquisitions, and an entrepreneurial spirit, Apex Companies is one of the fastest growing environmental consulting and engineering firms in the US. We take pride in keeping our clients happy and have earned numerous awards for project excellence. We continue to grow, and we want you to grow with us. Job Summary: We are seeking an applicant with demonstrated professional experience in performing surface water, groundwater, and/or sediment sampling with the ability to work and perform tasks independently. The candidate must have a minimum of 2 years of prior consulting, regulatory, and/or professionally related experience. The percentage of fieldwork to office work may vary with extended periods of either setting. Fieldwork will be done locally within south and southwest Florida. No overnight travel anticipated. Your Responsibilities as aProject Scientist: Fieldwork in a variety of inclement weather conditions including rain, heat, humidity, etc. Work sites may include construction zones, wetlands, lakes, and other hazardous work areas. Review and develop schedules for data collection to meet project requirements. Coordinate laboratory analysis and bottle orders, per project-specific requirements. Collect surface water, ground water, and sediment samples per standard operating procedures. Execute and maintain organized sampling forms, field notes, and project documents. Record flowmeter totalizers and calculate monthly surface water/groundwater use. Download and plot water level and rainfall data from monitor wells/rain gauges. Collect and test chloride levels from surface water and groundwater wells. Regularly prepare tables and manage data in Microsoft Excel for multiple ongoing projects. Report digital data to water management districts via online permitting portals. Assist water quality team members with field data and sample collection. Why you'll love working withus: 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. 1500+ employee national firm with 50+ locations across the US. What we're looking for: Ability to work in a team environment and effectively communicate with co-workers and project managers. Ability to manage time, budget, and deadlines for multiple projects/project managers. Ability to maintain organized and accurate field notes and project documents. Bachelor of Science Degree in environmental sciences, geology, hydrogeology, or earth science-related field. Experience reviewing and complying with regulatory requirements/guidelines related to surface water, groundwater, and/or sediment sampling procedures. Ability to review and interpret Federal, State, Municipal, and/or Water Management District regulations and permits. Experience utilizing publicly available information and databases to gather water quality, water level, and rainfall data (USGS, Water Management District, etc.). Experience interpreting aerial photographs, site plans, technical documents, and standard operating procedures. Experience reviewing analytical laboratory reports and validating results. Experience developing data tables and graphs to organize and present data sets. Experience working with water level indicator probes and datalogging pressure transducers. Strong mathematical skills. Experience with Microsoft Suite including Word, Excel, and Outlook. A valid Florida driver's license and an excellent driving record. Required to lift and carry up to 50 pounds. Must be authorized to work in the United States. Apex Companies, LLC is an Affirmative Action/Equal Opportunity Employer. We believe in equality for all and celebrate the diversity and differences of our employees, customers, and communities. We do not discriminate based on gender, race or color, ethnicity or national origin, age, disability, religion, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, veteran status, or any other applicable characteristics protected by law. Apex aims to make apexcos.com accessible to all users. If you have a disability or special need that requires accommodation to navigate our website or complete the application process, please contact Talent@apexcos.com or (301) 417-0200. Likewise, feel free to reach out to us if you would like to view or discuss Apex policy related to equal employment opportunity or have any related concerns. 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