Full-Time
Environmental Scientist Manager
Updated on 8/18/2026
Apex Companies
1,001-5,000 employees
National environmental consulting and engineering firm
Compensation Overview
$104k - $146k/yr
Fullerton, CA, USA
In Person
Bachelor's, Master's, PhD
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- A Bachelor of Science degree in Environmental Science, Civil Engineering, Environmental Engineering, or a related field is required.
- At least 10 years of professional work experience is required.
- Knowledge of stormwater permitting and planning, water quality monitoring, best management practices, and environmental compliance inspections is required.
- CPSWQ or CPESC certification is required.
- QSD or QSP and QISP certifications are required.
- Ability to read, interpret, and analyze plans, technical manuals, and permits is required.
- Strong analytical skills are required.
- Ability to be responsible and accountable for project delivery is required.
- Ability to perform a high level of quality assurance and quality control on work products is required.
- Ability to maintain attention to detail and a high level of accuracy is required.
- Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite is required.
- Ability to kneel, climb, and lift up to 50 pounds is required.
- A valid California driver's license and an insurable driving record are required.
- Manage municipal, utility, industrial, and commercial clients with stormwater planning and compliance efforts associated with Phase I and II Municipal Separate Storm Sewer System permits, the Construction General Permit, and the Industrial General Permit.
- Manage and interpret complex regulatory permits, assist clients with regulatory compliance, prepare technical reports, conduct environmental compliance inspections and sampling, and complete deliverables on time and within budget.
- Lead and manage environmental sampling, testing, and observations, primarily involving surface water, stormwater, groundwater, and wastewater.
- Interpret regulatory permits and formulate compliance strategies.
- Prepare comprehensive approaches, work plans, technical reports, and documents, including watershed management plans, stormwater management plans, annual reports, non-stormwater discharge source assessments, adaptive management plans, compliance guidance documents, compliance reports, rain and sampling event summary reports, SWPPPs, and WQMPs.
- Execute and manage field investigations, including mobilization and demobilization decisions.
- Manage the workload of other Environmental Scientist staff.
- Prepare and monitor project budgets.
- Meet with clients regarding work and team performance, as well as current and future work.
- Perform construction site and facility environmental compliance inspections, including QSP, QISP, and FOG inspections.
- Conduct environmental sampling, testing, and observations involving surface water, stormwater, groundwater, wastewater, soils, and sediments.
- Make field observations and perform data measurement and collection assignments.
- Manage and analyze data through compilation, manipulation, and evaluation.
- Develop and implement monitoring and reporting plans and field studies.
- Perform regulatory and water quality data analyses.
- Participate in and lead technical presentations.
- A Master of Science or PhD in Environmental Science, Civil Engineering, Environmental Engineering, or a related field is preferred.
- Proficiency with ArcGIS is preferred.
- OSHA 40-hour HAZWOPER training is preferred.
- Experience maintaining and calibrating environmental monitoring instruments, meters, probes, and automated sampling equipment is preferred.
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
- Apex earned Zweig’s 2026 Hot Firm No. 28 ranking, signaling strong growth momentum.
- Tully and CWE expanded Apex’s stormwater, civil engineering, and California footprint in 2026.
- March 2026 and February 2026 acquisitions broadened Apex’s municipal and private-market project pipeline.
What critics are saying
- Private equity ownership pressures Apex to chase integrations and leverage before 2027.
- Apex’s acquisition spree risks cultural friction and margin dilution across California, Florida, and Intermountain West.
- A single failed integration or buyer slowdown could break Apex’s roll-up story and stall growth.
What makes Apex Companies unique
- Apex combines water, environmental, and infrastructure services under one national platform.
- Morgan Stanley Capital Partners backs Apex, enabling acquisitions like Tully and CWE in 2026.
- Apex’s ARTEMIS data tools and stormwater lifecycle expertise deepen client lock-in.
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Growth & Insights and Company News
6 month growth
↑ 17%1 year growth
↑ 17%2 year growth
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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.