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Apex Companies

National environmental consulting and engineering firm

Industrial Hygienist

Full-Time
$50k - $70k/yr+ Annual bonus opportunities + 401(k) match
Mid
Bachelor's
Lakewood, CO, USA
In Person
Facilities OperationsEnvironmental Health & Safety

About the job

Requirements
  • A BA/BS in Industrial Hygiene, Environmental Science, Environmental Engineering, or a related field is required.
  • A Certified Asbestos Building Inspector credential is required.
  • A Colorado Air Monitoring Specialist credential is strongly preferred.
  • One to five or more years of relevant industrial hygiene or environmental consulting experience is preferred.
  • Ability to work efficiently under general oversight from a Senior Industrial Hygiene professional.
  • Ability to draft concise, detailed, and accurate work-performed reports.
  • Experience with asbestos, mold, and lead sampling.
  • Working knowledge of applicable Occupational Safety and Health Administration, Environmental Protection Agency, and Colorado state regulations.
  • Valid driver’s license with a safe driving record.
  • Proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite.
  • Occasional evening, overnight, or weekend work may be required to access unoccupied buildings and minimize disruption to occupants.
Responsibilities
  • Collect building material, air, and noise samples.
  • Gather, analyze, and interpret data.
  • Input data into template reports.
  • Perform asbestos inspections, including asbestos sampling and asbestos abatement project oversight.
  • Perform lead-based paint inspections, including lead sampling and clearance testing.
  • Conduct water intrusion and mold assessments, including moisture mapping, visible suspect biological growth assessments, and mold sampling and clearance protocols.
  • Follow written scopes of work and take detailed field notes.
  • Prepare clear, accurate, and comprehensive work-performed reports using established templates and guidance.
  • Ensure safe work practices are followed on all project sites.
  • Conduct building assessments, inspections, and sampling activities in the field, and perform report writing and data analysis when not in the field.
Desired Qualifications
  • Interest in professional growth through additional certifications, continuing education, and cross-training, such as compliance audits, Phase I environmental site assessments, stormwater inspections, and environmental sampling.

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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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.