Full-Time

Environmental Project Engineer

Posted on 7/10/2025

Apex Companies

Apex Companies

1,001-5,000 employees

National environmental consulting and engineering firm

Compensation Overview

$80k - $100k/yr

+ Bonus

Walnut Creek, CA, USA + 1 more

More locations: Incline Village, NV, USA

In Person

Category
Process Engineering
Requirements
  • BS in environmental engineering, civil engineering, or chemical engineering. Master's degree is preferred.
  • Engineer-In-Training (EIT) is preferred and Professional Engineer (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 Occupational Safety and Health Administration certification and current 8-Hour Hazardous Waste Operations and Emergency Response (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
Responsibilities
  • 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 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
Desired Qualifications
  • Master's degree is preferred
  • Engineer-In-Training (EIT) is preferred and Professional Engineer (PE) is a huge plus; Professional Project Manager (PMP) certification a plus

Apex Companies provides environmental consulting and engineering services to public agencies and private clients across all 50 states. Its offerings include water resources management, environmental remediation, health and safety, compliance assurance, ESG advisory, and infrastructure engineering, delivering work from site assessments to managing complex projects. A key differentiator is the breadth of services across environmental, health and safety, and ESG, plus its ARTEMIS data-management platform that organizes environmental information for risk mitigation and lending. The company aims to help clients manage environmental risk, achieve regulatory compliance, and efficiently complete projects while expanding its national footprint.

Company Size

1,001-5,000

Company Stage

N/A

Total Funding

N/A

Headquarters

Rockville, Maryland

Founded

1988

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Simplify's Take

What believers are saying

  • Acquired CWE, Tully, Forsgren, Johnson, Weiler expanding nationwide.
  • Morgan Stanley's 2023 investment fuels aggressive growth and margins.
  • Serves DOI, FEMA with $100M-$500M revenue across 50 states.

What critics are saying

  • PE pressure fragments service from 10+ acquisitions in 12-24 months.
  • AECOM, Jacobs commoditize stormwater post-2025 budget peaks.
  • Federal cuts hit government contracts in 2026-2027.

What makes Apex Companies unique

  • Proprietary ARTEMIS® platform manages environmental data for risk mitigation.
  • Manages over 600 stormwater facilities with inspections and repairs.
  • Ranks #13 in ENR All-Environmental firms for technical expertise.

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Benefits

Health Insurance

Dental Insurance

Vision Insurance

Life Insurance

Disability Insurance

401(k) Company Match

Paid Vacation

Paid Sick Leave

Relocation Assistance

Company News

Apex Companies
Mar 18th, 2026
Apex Companies Acquires CWE

Apex Companies announced the acquisition of CWE, an award-winning civil infrastructure, water resources, and environmental engineering services firm with multiple offices in California.

The Associated Press
Feb 17th, 2026
Apex Companies Acquires Tully, Inc.

Adds to Core Stormwater Strength and Enhances Ability to Deliver the Full Stormwater Lifecycle in Northern California

EIN News
Jan 5th, 2026
Raincatcher Advises AquaWorks DBO on Its Acquisition by Apex Companies

Raincatcher, a national mergers and acquisitions advisory firm serving small to mid-size businesses, served as the exclusive sell-side advisor to AquaWorks DBO,

EIN Presswire
Nov 3rd, 2025
Apex Companies Acquires Forsgren Associates, Inc.

Bolsters Engineering Depth and Extends Operational Presence in Intermountain West

EIN Presswire
Nov 26th, 2024
Apex Acquires Weiler Engineering in Florida

Apex Companies, LLC has acquired Weiler Engineering Corporation, a Florida-based engineering firm. This acquisition enhances Apex's engineering capabilities and strengthens its presence in Florida. Weiler Engineering, with over 45 professionals, brings expertise in civil, structural, and utilities engineering. This move follows Apex's recent acquisitions of Johnson Engineering and Water Science Associates, further expanding its services in the municipal and private markets.

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