Environmental Project Engineer

at  Apex Companies LLC

Position: Project Engineer
Location: Pleasant Hill, CA
At Apex Companies, we’re on a mission to grow and expand in the environmental consulting and engineering industry. We’re seeking highly motivated individuals with a strong work ethic to join our dynamic team. If you’re eager to grow professionally and want to work with a company that invests in your development, Apex may be the perfect fit for you.

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

Why you’ll love working for us:

• Flexible work-arrangement
• Company-subsidized medical and dental.
• Company-paid life, short, and long-term disability.
• Paid Time Off and Holidays.
• 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.
• 1,000+ employee national firm with 50+ locations across the US.

What we’re looking for:

• BS in environmental engineering, civil engineering, or chemical engineering. Master’s degree is preferred.
• Engineer-In-Training (EIT) is preferred and PE is a huge plus; Professional Project Manager (PMP) certification a plus
• 5+ years of experience providing environmental consulting services including technical writing, technical oversight, and project management on various projects including solvent- and petroleum-contaminated sites
• 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