Staff Scientist
Apex CompaniesAbout the role
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 grow, we’re focused on building a team of high-performing professionals who are ready to lead, collaborate, and push what’s possible. At Apex, you don’t just join a company, you help shape what comes next.
We have an exciting opportunity for an outstanding individual to join our team as a Scientist I at our headquarters in Fullerton, California.
General Characteristics
- Responsible for assisting municipal, utility, industrial, and commercials clients with stormwater planning and compliance efforts associated with Phase I and II Municipal Separate Storm Sewer System (MS4) Permits, the Construction General Permit (CGP), and Industrial General Permit (IGP).
- Interpret complex regulatory permits, assist clients with regulatory compliance, prepare technical reports, conduct environmental compliance inspections and sampling, and complete high quality deliverables on time and within budget
- Assist environmental sampling, testing, and observations (primarily surface water, stormwater, groundwater, wastewater
Critical Tasks and Responsibilities
- Interpret regulatory permits and formulate compliance strategies
- Prepare comprehensive technical reports and documents (watershed management plans, stormwater management plans, annual reports, non-stormwater discharge source assessments, adaptive management plans, compliance guidance documents, compliance reports, rain and sampling event summary reports, SWPPPs, WQMPs, etc.)
- Perform construction site and facility environmental compliance inspections (QSP, QISP, FOG)
- Conduct environmental sampling, testing, and observations (primarily surface water, stormwater, groundwater, wastewater, along with soils and sediments)
- Make field observations and perform data measurement and collection assignments
- Data management and analysis (compilation, manipulation, and evaluation of data)
- Perform maintenance and calibration of environmental monitoring instruments, meters, probes, and automated sampling equipment
- Develop and implement monitoring and reporting plans and field studies
- Perform regulatory and water quality data analyses
What we're looking for:
- BS / BA in Geology, Hydrogeology, Environmental Science, or another related field.
- Previous experience with environmental field sampling for data collection and documentation preferred.
- Strong technical writing skills, the ability to successfully multi-task, safety awareness, and a good record and understanding of safe work practices.
- Team oriented but able to work independently.
- Project planning skills for permitting, scheduling, and resource coordination.
- Can direct and oversee field subcontractor operations and safety compliance.
- Light construction or environmental experience/hands-on skills a plus.
- Experience with data management and report preparation.
- Ability to edit or assist with Phase I and II ESA reports is preferred.
- 40-hour HAZWOPER, 8-hour refresher, and supervisor certification preferred.
- A valid driver's license, good driving history and reliable transportation are required.
- Strong verbal and written communication skills
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