Project Engineer-Wastewater

Apex Companies is one of the fastest-growing engineering and environmental consulting firms in the US, recognized for exceptional client service, project excellence, and strategic growth. Join our Northeast Division, a well-respected and award-winning team, where career development, training, and mentoring thrive alongside diverse civil, environmental, water resources, and traffic/transportation projects.

About the role

This hybrid Project Engineer position supports our New England Wastewater Division, focusing on projects on the South Coast of Massachusetts. Candidates must reside in the area or be willing to travel there several times a week.

Responsibilities

• Prepares technical memoranda, reports, calculations, correspondences, designs, drawings, specifications, permit applications, quantity takeoffs, and cost estimates on less complex projects or discrete tasks on more complex projects under direct supervision.
• Assists the Project Manager and senior staff in complying with project schedules and budgets by reporting progress and identifying additional work outside the contractual Scope of Work.
• Works with subconsultants under the direction of the Senior Project Engineer or Project Manager.
• May serve as Lead Designer on less complex projects or discrete tasks to produce a complete and coordinated project by communicating effectively with the project team.
• Reviews calculations, design assumptions, and concepts within discipline to assure quality control.
• Provides technical input into proposals by developing scope of work, budgets, and schedules based on historical information or experience.
• Assists in the preparation of technical presentations and participates in client meetings.
• Works efficiently within established hourly budgets and monitors self-performance.
• Develops expertise in pertinent local, state, and federal regulations.
• Maintains positive client relationships by effectively communicating on technical issues as directed by the Project Manager.
• Leads fieldwork such as surveying, GPS data collection, infrastructure inspections, water sampling, and construction observation.
• Assists with construction administration by tracking submittals, preparing meeting agendas/minutes, reviewing construction reports, and tracking schedules.
• Provides updates to a Senior Project Engineer and/or Project Manager.
• Maintains positive working relationships with staff and provides on-the-job training for entry-level engineers and interns.
• Demonstrates proficiency in MS Office, AutoCAD, ArcGIS, and other discipline-specific software.
• Develops effective writing and presentation skills, presenting data that supports technical decisions.

Requirements

• BS in Civil or Environmental Engineering or a related discipline.
• 3+ years of wastewater engineering design experience.
• Engineer-in-Training (EIT) certification, PE License, or actively pursuing PE registration (or ability to obtain by reciprocity).
• Strong communication skills for interacting with project teams and clients, and directing less experienced staff.
• Valid driver’s license and clean driving record (required for travel to Massachusetts’ South Coast).

Benefits

• Company-subsidized medical and dental insurance.
• Company-paid life, short-term, and long-term disability insurance.
• 401k match and tuition assistance.
• Performance-based bonuses or other incentives.
• Cross-training and opportunities to work on a variety of projects.

Pay

Annual expected pay range: $88,000 – $102,000 USD.