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Apex Companies

National environmental consulting and engineering firm

Environmental Scientist/Industrial Hygienist

Full-Time
$75k - $85k/yr
Mid
Bachelor's
Los Angeles, CA, USA
HybridApproximately 50% fieldwork and 50% remote/office work.
Facilities OperationsEnvironmental Health & Safety

About the job

Requirements
  • At least 2 years of professional experience conducting asbestos surveys and mold/moisture intrusion inspections as an AHERA-accredited inspector in any state.
  • Current AHERA certification is required.
  • A bachelor's degree in Environmental Science, Industrial Hygiene, Microbiology, or a related field is required.
  • Must be physically capable of performing fieldwork and comfortable working in field and office settings.
  • Must maintain and proactively pursue relevant certifications, including 40-Hour HAZWOPER, CAC, and/or CSST.
  • Must be able to work effectively with limited supervision.
  • Strong technical writing and critical thinking skills are required.
  • Solid analytical and math skills are required to interpret laboratory data and prepare reports.
  • Must be able to manage multiple projects and deadlines with attention to detail.
  • Must be committed to safety and understand safe work practices.
Responsibilities
  • Perform asbestos, lead-based paint, and microbial/moisture intrusion assessments, along with abatement oversight, with an approximate 50/50 split between field and office work.
  • Conduct safety and compliance assessments in accordance with regulatory standards and client requirements.
  • Support additional environmental services through cross-training, including exposure assessments, workplace safety evaluations, stormwater compliance inspections, soil and groundwater sampling, noise and air monitoring, and aboveground storage tank inspections.
  • Execute work in alignment with project work plans, standard operating procedures, and direction from project managers.
  • Manage scheduling and logistics across all project phases, from coordination and fieldwork through reporting.
  • Prepare clear, accurate, technically sound, client-ready reports using project-specific templates.
  • Collaborate with internal teams to support project delivery and ongoing professional development.
Desired Qualifications
  • California Certified Asbestos Consultant and/or Certified Site Surveillance Technician certification is preferred.
  • Interest in growing within industrial hygiene and expanding into broader environmental consulting services.

About the company

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

  • Zweig named Apex a 2026 Hot Firm, ranking it No. 28.
  • March 2026 CWE acquisition expands California engineering reach and cross-sells immediately.
  • February 2026 Tully acquisition strengthens stormwater lifecycle services across Northern California projects.

What critics are saying

  • Rapid roll-up integration can dilute service quality and overload project managers by 2027.
  • The 2024 NRC report flagged a Severity III violation at Apex Companies.
  • PE ownership under Morgan Stanley Capital Partners pressures exits; stalled growth breaks the platform thesis.

What makes Apex Companies unique

  • Apex bundles water, environmental, and infrastructure work through one national platform.
  • ARTEMIS gives clients environmental data management and lending support across project lifecycles.
  • March 2026 CWE and Tully deals deepen California civil, water, and stormwater capabilities.

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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

Growth & Insights and Company News

Headcount

6 month growth

20%

1 year growth

20%

2 year growth

20%
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.

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

Bolsters Engineering Depth and Extends Operational Presence in Intermountain West

EIN News
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.