Environmental Compliance Scientist 3

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.

Apex’s Rockies Division is expanding and is looking for an Environmental Compliance Scientist.

The ideal candidate is highly organized, detail‑oriented and has the technical compliance skills needed to support projects.

Your Responsibilities as an Environmental Compliance Scientist 3

• Collect groundwater samples for dewatering and baseline water quality.
• Support preparation of environmental permits and reports for projects, facilities, and operations for various clients.
• High degree of technical competency with completing baseline water quality sampling in Colorado and/or Wyoming.
• Familiarity with NPDES permitting in Colorado and/or Wyoming.
• Provide technical oversight and mentor scientific staff to ensure quality work products.

Conduct water quality sampling and prepare environmental compliance reports and technical deliverables.

• Client interaction includes onsite and virtual client meetings.
• Strong track record of field work, proposal development and managing project deliverables, schedules and budgets.
• Understanding of environmental legislation and regulations and determine impact on client activities.
• Define and develop your own professional growth with mentoring from project managers.
• Flexible working conditions: In office, hybrid or remote. Occasional office meetings.

What we’re looking for

• BS in chemical, environmental or civil engineering, geology, environmental science, or another related field.
• 4+ years of environmental consulting or industry experience.
• Adept at conducting baseline water quality and dewatering sampling following Colorado and Wyoming guidelines.
• Proficient at independently researching, reviewing, and guiding compliance with environmental regulations at a federal, state and local level, including NPDES & discharge permitting.
• Experience with water sampling for groundwater and/or surface water.
• Ability to multi‑task and solve problems while maintaining quality and manage your own time.
• Strong communication skills, and collaborative work ethic.
• Strong safety awareness, and an understanding of safe work practices.
• Excellent writing and proficiency with Microsoft Office suite are required.
• Valid driver’s license and a good driving history are required.
• Experience supporting clients with Colorado Energy and Carbon Management Commission (ECMC) regulatory compliance.

Why you’ll love working for us

• Company‑subsidized medical and dental.
• Company‑paid life, short, and long‑term disability.
• 401k match, tuition assistance, and more.
• Cross‑training and the ability to work on a variety of projects.
• Performance‑based bonuses or other incentives.
• Working with the best and brightest in the industry.
• 2,000+ employee national firm with 70+ locations across the US.
• Annual Expected Pay Range: $60,000—$75,000 USD

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