Hazardous Waste & Environmental Specialist

apexcompanies

Auburn, WA · Auburn · United States

Posted Aug 19, 2026

Full-time
On-site
032 Pacific Northwest

Job description

Are 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.

Role Overview:

This role is to provide overarching Hazardous Waste and Environmental Safety expertise to one of Apex’s most valued clients, a national aerospace manufacturer. Over the last 2 decades Apex has worked hand and hand with the national aerospace manufacturer helping them achieve their occupational health and safety, ergonomic, environmental and engineering goals. The incumbent will serve as a Hazardous Waste and Environmental Specialist to support site-wide hazardous waste and environmental compliance operations. This role is for the duration of 6 months located on site in Auburn Washington with possible extension based on performance and client need.

The incumbent will be dedicated full time to supporting the sites hazardous waste and environmental compliance operations. The individual in this role will work closely with environmental, engineering, maintenance, leadership, and EHS stakeholders to assist with closing any and all hazardous waste and compliance gaps identified as well as supporting the day-to-day operations.

Your Responsibilities as a Mid Level Hazardous Waste Safety and Environmental Specialist:

Project Background

Hazardous waste background, including familiarity with Washington Dangerous Waste regulations
Familiar with related records (manifests, hazardous waste invoices, MSD, etc.)
Environmental compliance-oriented
Able to conduct walking inspections of RCRA accumulation/satellite areas
able to document and photograph areas of concern, then develop professional emails to convey desired mitigation
able to conduct follow-up inspections to ensure corrective measures were implemented
DOT trained -- desirable, but not required, and they would not be expected to sign manifests
Reasonable computer skills (data entry, email, able to pick up basic operations on the client’s internal data base and programs.
Able to work as part of a team with client’s current Environmental employees dedicated to hazardous waste compliance at the site.

Scope of Work

Factory Dust Disposal Project
- Sampling
- Tracking (locations & disposal requests)
Site Inspections – Small Quantity Generators
Land Disposal Restrictions - Review/Update Project Support
Battery Collection Location Updates w/HazMat
RCRA Inspection Forms - compile, organize
Invoice Reviews & Approvals
Hazmat ECTs HW trainings – help develop a mini training program on regulatory compliance and policies at the site. 
- Visit crew meetings to train individuals or very small groups on policies, program aspects, compliance, etc
- Ability to give small presentations is desirable but not required – we can do the presentations if needed

What we're looking for:

Bachelor’s degree in engineering, environmental, waste management, chemical or a related technical discipline required.
Minimum 1+ years of progressive hazardous waste and or waste management, engineering, environmental/hazardous waste compliance. (Experience and education will be accounted for appropriately).
40 hour HAZWOPER
Desired but not required:
- OSHA 30
- Certified Hazardous Materials Manager (CHMM)
- Certified Professional in Waste Management (CPWM)
- Hazardous Waste Management Specialist (HMS)
Excellent communication, training, technical writing, and stakeholder engagement skills.
Proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite and standard safety documentation and reporting practices.
Valid driver’s license required.

Select Key Performance Indicators:

Demonstrates the ability to work independently, successfully executing technical projects with minimal supervision.
Customer needs are met on a timely basis and emergencies are responded to quickly.
Meets annually established goals for personally-generated revenue, and utilization %.
Meets annually established goals for Customer satisfaction.
Pursues ongoing professional development as mutually agreed with the Business Unit Manager.

Why you'll love working for us:

Company-subsidized medical and dental.
Company-paid life, short, and long-term disability.
401k match, tuition assistance, and more.
Cross-training and the ability to work on a variety of projects.
Performance-based bonuses or other incentives.
Working with the best and brightest in the industry.
2,000+ employee national firm with 70+ locations across the US.

Apex Job Title: Scientist 3 - Sr Project Scientist

Req ID: 11991

Annual Expected Pay Range

$85,000—$110,000 USD

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