Environmental Scientist

Senior Environmental Scientist IIIFullerton, CAAre you driven to grow, lead, and make a meaningful impact? At Apex, we're building more than a consulting and engineering firm—we're creating a place where your career accelerates, your contributions matter, and your potential is fully realized. We believe your growth is our growth, which is why we invest in your development at every stage of your career. Here, you'll work on projects that shape communities, protect the environment, and create lasting impact, all while being empowered with the autonomy and flexibility to do your best work. Fueled by high-quality delivery, exceptional client retention, and strategic acquisitions, Apex Companies continues to rank among the fastest-growing firms in the AEC industry, recently recognized by the Zweig Group for our industry-leading growth. Our success is grounded in strong leadership, a collaborative culture, and a shared commitment to delivering exceptional outcomes. As we continue to expand, we're looking for high-performing professionals who are ready to lead, collaborate, innovate, and create impact. At Apex, you help shape what's next. When we succeed together, we share in that success. All Apex positions are eligible for annual bonus opportunities, reinforcing our commitment to recognizing and rewarding meaningful contributions that drive our collective growth.CWE, An Apex Company, is a dynamic, award-winning provider of consulting, engineering, technical, and construction management services. Clients trust CWE to provide innovative and sustainable solutions to solve complex problems involving civil infrastructure, water resources, and the environment. CWE is an integrated firm with a reputation for delivering engineering solutions that improve the quality of life in a fiscally responsible and holistic manner, consistent with our vision of Creating a better tomorrow, today®.We develop and implement real world solutions that are practical and cost-effective to create value for our clients and enhance our communities and environment.Why Work for Us?This is not a "job" – it is a career with a rapidly-growing organization in a dynamic industry that recognizes excellent performance and provides opportunities for growth and advancement. This is a fantastic opportunity to develop valuable engineering and technical skills under industry recognized leaders. In addition, as a firm that is leading the industry with innovative and creative approaches to solving environmental and engineering challenges, our employees leave the office each day knowing they have contributed to a positive movement that will improve our communities, environment, and the world. Join a 2,000+ employee national firm with 70+ locations across the United States.We have an exciting opportunity for an outstanding individual to join our team as a Senior Environmental Scientist III at our headquarters in Fullerton, California.General CharacteristicsResponsible for assisting municipal, utility, industrial, and commercial clients with stormwater planning and compliance efforts associated with Phase I and II Municipal Separate Storm Sewer System (MS4) Permits, the Construction General Permit (CGP), and Industrial General Permit (IGP).Interpret complex regulatory permits, assist clients with regulatory compliance, prepare technical reports, conduct environmental compliance inspections and sampling, and complete high quality deliverables on time and within budgetLead environmental sampling, testing, and observations (primarily surface water, stormwater, groundwater, wastewaterCritical Tasks and ResponsibilitiesAssistant Project ManagementInterpret regulatory permits and formulate compliance strategiesPrepare comprehensive approaches, work plans, technical reports and documents (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, WQMPs, etc.)Execute/manage field investigationsManage workload of other Environmental Scientist staffPrepare/Monitor Project BudgetsMeet with clients regarding work and performance of team, and regarding current and future workPerform construction site and facility environmental compliance inspections (QSP, QISP, FOG)Conduct environmental sampling, testing, and observations (primarily surface water, stormwater, groundwater, wastewater, along with soils and sediments)Make field observations and perform data measurement and collection assignmentsData management and analysis (compilation, manipulation, and evaluation of data)Develop and implement monitoring and reporting plans and field studiesPerform regulatory and water quality data analysesParticipate/lead in technical presentationsRequired Competencies and QualificationsBS in Environmental Science, Civil or Environmental Engineering, or a related field5+ years of professional work experienceKnowledge of stormwater permitting and planning; water quality monitoring; BMPs; and environmental compliance inspectionsCPSWQ/CPESC certificationQSD or QSP and QISP certificationsAble to read, interpret, and analyze plans, technical manuals, and permitsStrong analytical skillsAbility to pay attention to detail with a high level of accuracyDemonstrates a strong work ethicExcellent writer and communicatorProactive approach/self-starter/takes initiative/positive attitude/team playerProficient in Microsoft Office SuiteAbility to kneel, climb, and lift up to 50lbsValid California driver's license and insurable driving recordDesired Competencies and QualificationsThe following competencies and qualifications are a plus, but not required:MS or PhD in Environmental Science, Civil or Environmental Engineering, or a related fieldProficient with ArcGISOSHA 40-hour HAZWOPER trainingPerform maintenance and calibration of environmental monitoring instruments, meters, probes, and automated sampling equipment