Scientist 1 – Water Quality – Wyoming

  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 Companies is seeking an entry-level Scientist 1 to support water quality, environmental sampling, and regulatory compliance projects in and around Gillette, WY. This is a field-oriented role supporting groundwater and surface water sampling, construction and industrial site inspections, laboratory coordination, data review, and client/landowner communication. The ideal candidate is safety-focused, organized, comfortable working outdoors, and interested in developing a broad technical foundation in environmental consulting.  Your Responsibilities as a Scientist 1: Actively participate in Apex’s culture of safe work practices.   Conduct groundwater, surface water, soil, soil gas, and air sampling.   Coordinate laboratory activities, including sample handling, chain-of-custody documentation, and preliminary data review.   Conduct compliance inspections at construction and industrial sites.   Support inspections related to SPCC Plans, SWMPs, and SWPPPs.   Properly maintain, transport, and use field equipment.   Compile, review, and enter field and analytical data into report templates.   Coordinate with clients, landowners, subcontractors, laboratories, and project managers before and during field assignments.   Communicate workload, schedule constraints, safety observations, and project updates to supervisors and project teams.  What we're looking for: Great minds think alike!  Now that we understand each other, let's sort through the minimum qualifications for this position:  BS degree in environmental science, geology, hydrogeology, biology, engineering technology, or a related field.   Open to an entry level candidate as well as candidates ...