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Environmental Scientist 1

Apex Companies, LLC
$45,000—$55,000
401(k)
United States, Colorado, Lakewood
1746 Cole Boulevard (Show on map)
Mar 27, 2026

Are you highly motivated, hard-working, and seeking to join a growth-focused 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 engineering and environmental consulting firms in the US.We were recently recognized by the Zweig Group as one of the fastest growing firms in the AEC industry.We take pride in providing our clients with exceptional service and have earned numerous awards for project excellence. We continue to grow, andwe want you to grow with us.

Your Responsibilities as a Scientist 1:



  • Conduct Colorado Department of Public Health and Environment (CDPHE) regulatory compliance inspections on active construction and industrial sites.
  • Conduct Colorado Oil and Gas Conservation Commission (COGCC) and reclamation monitoring assessments on post-construction oil and gas sites.
  • Conduct stormwater samplingand relatedenvironmentalfieldmonitoringactivities.
  • Use and maintain field equipment.
  • Gather, analyze, and interpret data within various regulatory compliance monitoring programs.
  • Analyze and interpret fieldinspection records and stormwater control measure maintenance items.
  • Coordinate and communicate with clients in preparation for and during site visits.
  • Effectively communicate, track, and balance project workloads with supervisor.
  • Actively participate in a culture of safe work practices.
  • Define and developyour own professional growth with mentoring from senior managers.


What we're looking for:



  • BS inEnvironmentalScience, Geology, Engineering, WatershedScienceor anotherrelated field.
  • 0-3 years of experience with environmental fieldexperienceand data collection.
  • Excellent writing andproficiencywith Microsoft Office suiterequired.
  • Ability to successfully multi-task and problem-solve whilemaintainingquality and managing your own time.
  • Valid driver'slicense anda good drivinghistoryrequired.
  • Experience conducting CDPHE or COGCC stormwater inspections, monitoring, and sampling preferred.
  • PECSafeLandtraining, 40-hour HAZWOPER or similar safety related certificationa plus.
  • Understanding oferosion, sediment, and stormwater control measures, as well as reclamation a plus.
  • Familiarity with Colorado Noxious Weed Species ID, quantitative/quantitative vegetationsurveysand reclamation plan generation a plus
  • Light construction, or landscaping experience/hands-on skillsa plus.
  • Oil and gas industry experience and knowledge of drilling and productionequipmenta plus.
  • Ability to load equipment in trucks and safely move drain covers.
  • Provide scheduled on-call support for weekend assignments and after-hours emergencies.
  • Willingness to work an adjusted work week which may include weekends.
  • Ability to travel to remote project sites.
  • Experience researching, reviewing, and guiding compliance with environmental regulations at a Federal, State and Locallevel;including SPCC,NPDES &dischargepermittingpreferred.
  • Strong communicationskills and collaborative workethic.
  • Ability to pass drug & alcohol screening isrequired.



Why you'll love working withus:



  • Working witha strong teamof engineers, scientists, and stormwater construction, maintenance, repair, and compliance experts.
  • 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.
  • 2,000+ employee national firm with 70+ locations across the US.



Apex Job Title: Scientist 1

Req ID: 11381

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Annual Expected Pay Range
$45,000 $55,000 USD

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