Environmental Scientist

Overview

Are you highly motivated, hardworking, and seeking to join a growth-focused consulting and engineering firm? Apex Companies is a fast-growing engineering and environmental consulting firm recognized for client service and project excellence. We invest in development and growth for our people.

Apex is seeking entry-level Environmental Field Scientists to conduct on-site environmental assessments at operational sites to ensure compliance with federal, state, local regulations and internal environmental protocols. Using an established checklist, you will evaluate facility operations, identify risks, ensure environmental programs are properly implemented, and propose actions to support regulatory programs.

This posting is for Kansas City, MO
, but we are hiring nationwide across locations including Boston, Newark, Philadelphia, Raleigh, Jackson, Atlanta, Tampa, Nashville, Cleveland, Cincinnati, Louisville, Chicago, Minneapolis, Dallas, Kansas City, Denver, Pocatello, Phoenix, Portland, Seattle, Los Angeles, San Francisco/Bay Area, and Sacramento.

The anticipated start date is mid-March.

Travel: Role requires 50–75% travel to operational sites and must be able to drive to client sites within approximately a 300‑mile radius of Kansas City.

• Conduct scheduled and on-call environmental inspections at operational sites to evaluate:
  • Hazardous waste handling, labeling, and storage
  • Universal waste and e-waste management
  • Stormwater and wastewater systems
  • Spill prevention and control measures
  • Air emissions, refrigerant management, and equipment compliance
  • Solid waste management and recycling streams
  • Chemical storage
  • Material storage and management
• Inspect areas such as loading docks, fuel systems, waste storage areas, material handling areas, and mechanical rooms for environmental risks.
• Review facility documentation including hazardous waste manifests, emergency response plans, spill logs and incident reports, training records, and equipment records.
• Prepare detailed inspection reports using standardized online reporting platforms.
• Propose corrective actions to address compliance gaps.
• Perform field work including collecting and processing environmental samples (stormwater, wastewater, air, etc.).

This position is primarily scheduled during standard business hours; however, periodic on-call coverage and off-hours work may be required. The employee must be willing and able to travel to client sites, including evenings, nights, weekends, and holidays, as business needs dictate.

BA/BS degree in Environmental Sciences, Environmental Management, Biology, Geology, Engineering, Data Analytics, or related discipline.

• 0-3 years of experience conducting environmental inspections, audits, or regulatory compliance assessments.
• Experience in distribution, logistics, warehousing, or manufacturing environments strongly preferred.
• Knowledge of key environmental regulations (RCRA, EPCRA, Clean Water Act, Clean Air Act, DOT hazardous materials).
• Ability to interpret environmental records, manifests, and regulatory documentation.
• Proficient in Microsoft Office, audit tools, and reporting platforms.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving abilities.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Comfortable working independently in field settings.
• This position is based in Kansas City and requires frequent travel within a 300-mile radius. Candidates must be able to reliably travel throughout this region.
• Valid driver’s license with clean driving record.
• Successful completion of medical screening and pre-employment drug testing.
• Sponsorship is not available now or in the future.

• 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 U.S.

Pay range: $45,000 - $55,000 USD

We are an equal opportunity employer. We do not discriminate on the basis of gender, race or color, ethnicity or national origin, age, disability, religion, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, veteran status, or any other protected characteristic. Applicants requiring accommodation during the application process should contact

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