Principal Engineer

Principal Engineer

Are you highly motivated, hard-working, and seeking to join a growth-focused consulting & engineering firm? Are you looking for a company that will invest in your development and grow your professional skills? If so, consider a career with Apex!

Powered by record sales, extraordinary client retention, strategic acquisitions, and an entrepreneurial spirit, Apex Companies is one of the fastest growing engineering and environmental consulting firms in the US. We were recently recognized by the Zweig Group as one of the fastest growing firms in the AEC industry. We take pride in providing our clients with exceptional service and have earned numerous awards for project excellence. We continue to grow, and we want you to grow with us.

Your Responsibilities as a Principal Engineer:

• Assist in the establishment, management, and growth of a new branch office with division and regional support.
• Help recruit, build, and manage a team of technical staff to support office operations and project execution.
• Assist with the development and implementation of strategies for recruiting new clients, leveraging existing relationships and expanding business opportunities supporting the development of small to large design projects from inception to completion.
• Lead project management efforts for water and wastewater engineering projects, including sewer comprehensive plans, engineering reports, and design for water/wastewater treatment, collection, distribution, water modeling, and pump stations.
• Supporting the work of others and mentoring junior-level engineers & design/drafting technical staff.
• Prepare detailed engineering reports, construction drawings, specifications, and cost estimates.
• Serve as a primary point of contact for clients, contractors, and stakeholders, ensuring effective communication and problem-solving.
• Participate in internal and external technical organizations

What We're Looking For:

• BS degree in Civil, Environmental, or Chemical Engineering
• PE license registration in Pennsylvania.
• PE licenses in additional states desired.
• 15+ years of experience in engineering design with a focus on water and/or wastewater systems.
• Proven experience in managing engineering project and project managers as well as developing client relationships.
• Demonstrated ability to lead and oversee projects, including wastewater treatment systems, pump stations, water systems and sewer collection systems, funding, permitting, and planning reports.
• A desire to play a key role in growing our Pittsburgh metro office and contributing to the firm's long-term success

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.
• 1,700+ employee national firm with 50+ locations across the US.