Full-Time

Project Geologist

Scientist 3, Senior Project Scientist

Updated on 9/4/2026

Apex Companies

Apex Companies

1,001-5,000 employees

National environmental consulting and engineering firm

Compensation Overview

$100k - $200k/yr

+ Annual bonus + Performance-based bonuses

Pleasant Hill, CA, USA

Remote

Remote within Northern California.

Bachelor's

Category
Architecture & Civil Engineering (1)
Required Skills
Microsoft Office
OSHA
Data Analysis

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Requirements
  • A Bachelor of Science degree in Geology or a closely aligned field, including completion of a field course of study.
  • At least 10 years of experience providing environmental consulting services, including conducting subsurface investigations, writing technical reports, and using geographic information systems for digital map representations.
  • Experience conducting groundwater sampling using various methods, including low-flow sampling.
  • A California Professional Geologist license is required.
  • Experience conducting stratigraphic logging using various drilling methods, potentially including hollow-stem auger, direct-push, air rotary, and rock coring.
  • A 40-hour Occupational Safety and Health Administration certification and a current 8-hour HAZWOPER refresher are required.
  • 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, and similar documents.
  • Ability to mentor, train, and manage staff.
  • Strong technical writing and communication skills.
  • Strong safety awareness, a good working safety record, and understanding of safe work practices.
  • Proficiency with the Microsoft Office suite.
Responsibilities
  • Conduct and manage environmental investigations, soil and groundwater remediation, soil gas and indoor air evaluations, and related work for clients with complex technical and regulatory issues.
  • Meet with clients and regulatory agencies, including the United States 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, including feasibility studies, remedial or corrective action plans, remedial design documents, and remedial progress and completion reports.
  • Design and negotiate remedial solutions for contaminated soil and groundwater.
  • Direct the production of digital maps and plans using geographic information systems.
  • Maintain chemical, stratigraphic, and other data and mine data to produce representations including time-series graphs.
  • Conduct statistical evaluations of groundwater data, including trend analyses, intra-well comparisons, and inter-well comparisons.
  • Coordinate client project field work, including scheduling and oversight of utility locating, excavation, and drilling firms.
  • Assist in mentoring and training junior staff in field procedures, data management, and geographic information systems production.
  • Meet or exceed client 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 the quality and integrity of work and data.
  • Actively develop personal career growth.

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

19%

1 year growth

19%

2 year growth

19%
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
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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.