Senior Civil Project Engineer- Water/Wastewater

Apex Companies is a consulting and engineering firm focused on projects that shape communities, protect the environment, and create lasting impact. We invest in employee development, offer autonomy and flexibility, and provide annual bonus opportunities. This role is eligible for a $10,000 sign-on bonus.

About the role

Our Northeast Division is seeking a talented Senior Project Engineer to support our Water/Wastewater practice by providing technical support on water supply, drinking water, and/or wastewater projects throughout the New England area. This is a hybrid position based out of our Greater Boston, Providence, RI, or Glastonbury, CT offices, with flexibility for local candidates who can travel to these offices frequently.

This role focuses on civil engineering projects related to drinking water and wastewater systems design and is not related to IT, software, or technology.

Responsibilities

• Assists the Project Manager in the planning, coordination, and execution of both large and small projects.
• Works effectively and efficiently within prescribed budgets, monitoring performance on a weekly basis.
• Develops and negotiates scopes, fees, and schedules with sub-consultants under the guidance of the Project Manager.
• Develops technical solutions to complex projects by applying engineering knowledge and skills to produce quality work.
• Assists in the development and execution of all aspects of the project scope of work.
• Assists the Project Manager in complying with assigned project schedules and budgets on complex projects by actively reporting on progress and identifying additional work outside the contractual scope.
• Works closely with Project Managers to gain project management experience and is responsible for financial performance on tasks or projects under their control.
• Serves as the Technical Lead in their respective discipline for complex projects, coordinating among other design disciplines and subcontractors or subconsultants.
• Supervises and trains less experienced staff by providing daily guidance and checking their work and progress, including input for annual reviews.
• Develops technical approach, schedules, and fee estimates for proposals on large-scale or complex projects.
• Maintains quality control within the discipline by reviewing designs, checking calculations, assumptions, and the basis of design on complex projects.
• Assists in the coordination and attends client meetings, including public hearings, and prepares and performs oral presentations for clients regarding project deliverables.
• Leads construction administration tasks such as construction progress meetings, submittal reviews, preparation of meeting agendas and minutes, review of daily and weekly construction reports, preparation of payment applications, RFIs, and change orders, coordination with Resident Project Representatives, completing project closeout, and tracking construction schedules.
• Demonstrates awareness of corporate priorities regarding quality of work, client satisfaction, and project profitability.
• Understands and is aware of contract terms and conditions, professional liability matters, and advises the Project Manager of any concerns.
• Participates in approved external associations and professional conferences and presents or authors technical papers.
• Identifies areas of potential claims by preparing documentation and reporting to the Project Manager.
• May manage a direct report, including responsibility for workload management, time and expense approval, and career path development.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s of Science in Civil or Environmental Engineering or related engineering discipline.
• 5+ years of drinking water, water supply, or wastewater systems design experience.
• Registered Professional Engineer, or working towards licensure within one year, in a State(s) where Apex does work or ability to obtain same by reciprocity.
• Proven writing skills for preparing technical memoranda, reports, proposals, and contracts and subcontract scopes of work.
• Supervisory skills and willingness to train junior staff.
• Experience coordinating the efforts of other disciplines and outside consultants.
• Ability to interact effectively with clients.
• Demonstrated leadership skills.
• Valid driver’s license and clean driving record.

Benefits

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

Pay

Annual expected pay range: $102,000 USD - $130,000 USD.