Project Scientist
Apex Companies, LLC
Salary undisclosed
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Description
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.
Apex Companies is looking for a Project Scientist in the Austin or Dallas, Texas Area.
Your Responsibilities as a Project Scientist:
- Provide technical oversight and perform project work.
- Write and review technical reports and proposals.
- Assist with project management activities.
- Mentor and train scientific staff and supervise work.
- Actively develop your own career growth.
What we're looking for:
- Bachelor’s degree in Geology, Hydrogeology, Environmental Science, or related field.
- 5-7+ years of experience with environmental services including site investigation and characterization, including drilling and environmental multi-media sampling techniques and procedures, data interpretation and evaluation.
- Experience in the preparation of technical and regulatory reports, proposals and cost estimates.
- Working knowledge of applicable Texas laws and regulations.
- Perform task and project management assignments associated with environmental assessments, subsurface investigations and remedial designs, remediation, and monitoring projects.
- Project deliverables, including the preparation of soil boring logs, well construction diagrams, potentiometric surface maps, geologic cross sections, site sample and plume maps, work plans, and reports.
- Experience interacting with clients and managing subcontractors. Ability to mentor and train staff.
- Excellent oral and written communication skills, positive attitude, and ability to work both independently and within groups.
- 40-hour HAZWOPER certification preferred.
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.
Req ID: 12204
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Benefits
- 401(k)
- tuition reimbursement
- bonus
About this role
Apex Companies is seeking a Project Scientist to join its Austin office and take on technical leadership within environmental consulting and engineering projects. You'll provide scientific oversight on site investigations, subsurface characterization, and remediation work while preparing technical reports, proposals, and regulatory deliverables. The role blends hands-on project execution with mentoring responsibilities—you'll supervise scientific staff and contribute to their development while managing your own career growth alongside client interactions and subcontractor coordination.
The ideal candidate holds a bachelor's degree in Geology, Hydrogeology, Environmental Science, or a related field and brings 5–7+ years of environmental services experience. You should be comfortable with drilling operations, multi-media sampling techniques, data interpretation, and the full range of project deliverables from soil boring logs to geologic cross sections and remediation reports. Familiarity with Texas environmental regulations and 40-hour HAZWOPER certification are valued assets. Strong communication skills, the ability to work independently and collaboratively, and experience managing both technical teams and client relationships are essential.
Apex offers competitive benefits including subsidized medical and dental coverage, 401k matching, tuition assistance, and performance-based bonuses. As part of a 2,000+ person national firm with 70+ locations, you'll have access to diverse project types and cross-training opportunities while working in-office in Austin.
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