Project Geologist

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, 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 is seeking a Project Geologist to be remote in Northern California.

Your Responsibilities as a Project Geologist:

Conduct and manage environmental investigations, soil and groundwater remediation, soil gas and indoor air evaluations, etc., for a variety of clients with complex technical and regulatory issues

Meet with clients and regulatory agencies, including the US Environmental Protection Agency, the Department of Toxic and Substances Control, the Regional Water Quality Control Board and local Environmental Health agencies.

Write and review remedial documents and reports such as feasibility studies, remedial and/or corrective action plans, remedial design documents, remedial progress and completion reports, etc.

Design and negotiate remedial solutions for contaminated soil and ground water

Direct the production of maps and plans in digital format using GIS.

Maintain chemical, stratigraphic, and other data and mine data to produce various representations, including time-series graphs.

Conduct statistical evaluations of groundwater data, including trend analyses, intra-well comparisons, and inter-well comparisons.

Coordinate the investigation of field work for client projects including scheduling and oversight of utility locating, excavation, and drilling firms

Assist in mentorship and training of junior staff in field procedures, data management, and GIS production.

Meet or exceed client’s scope, budget, and schedule expectations

Evaluate sample results and develop tables and figures for technical reports

Write and review proposals

Mentor, train, and oversee scientific staff and ensure quality work product

Ensure project work is completed safely while maintaining quality and integrity of work and data

Actively develop your own career growth

What we're looking for:

BS in Geology or closely aligned field including completion of a field course of study

10+ years of experience providing environmental consulting services including conducting subsurface investigations, writing technical reports, and using GIS for digital map representations.

Experience conducting groundwater sampling using various methods including low-flow sampling

California PG required

Experience conducting stratigraphic logging using various drilling methods potentially including hollow-stem auger, direct-push, air rotary, and rock coring.

40-hour OSHA certification and current 8-Hour HAZWOPER refresher

Ability to effectively interact with clients, regulatory agencies, field staff, technical staff, and subcontractors.

Ability to write project work plans, health and safety plans, traffic control plans, erosion control plans, etc.

Ability to mentor, train, and manage staff

Strong technical writing and communication skills

Strong safety awareness, good working safety record, and understanding of safe work practices

Proficiency with Microsoft Office suite

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.

Apex Job Title: Scientist 3 - Sr Project Scientist

Req ID: 11660

Annual Expected Pay Range

$100,000 - $200,000 USD

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