Water Treatment Process Engineer

About the role

At Apex, we are building a place where your career accelerates, your contributions matter, and your potential is fully realized. 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.

Responsibilities

• Prepare 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 the direct supervision of senior staff.
• Absorb and report on project progress, identify additional work outside the contractual Scope of Work, and assist in compliance with assigned project schedules and budgets on less complex projects or discrete tasks on more complex projects.
• Work 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 on more complex projects to produce a complete and coordinated project by meeting and effectively communicating with the project team.
• Review calculations, design assumptions, and concepts within discipline to assure quality control.
• Provide technical input into proposals on less complex projects, or discrete tasks on more complex projects by developing scope of work, budgets, and schedules by relying on historical information or experience.
• Assist in the preparation of technical presentations as well as participate in client meetings and/or technical presentations.
• Work effectively and efficiently within established hourly budgets and monitor self-performance.
• Develop expertise in pertinent local, state, and federal regulations.
• Develop and maintain positive relationships with clients on technical issues by effectively communicating on a frequent and regular basis as directed by the Project Manager.
• Lead fieldwork such as reviewing existing facility conditions, conducting laboratory/sampling work, evaluating performance of existing infrastructure, and observing construction and startup activities.
• Assist with construction administration by tracking and reviewing submittals, preparing meeting agendas and minutes, reviewing, and compiling daily and weekly construction reports, and tracking construction schedules. Provide updates to a Senior Project Engineer and/or Project Manager.
• Develop and maintain positive working relationships with staff and provide on-the-job training and mentoring for entry-level engineers and interns.
• Demonstrate advanced skill and proficiency in MS Office, AutoCAD, ArcGIS, and other associated computer-based technical software specific to the discipline.
• Develop increasingly effective writing and presentation skills and present data that supports technical decisions and the rationale for making them.

Requirements

• Bachelor's Degree in Civil or Environmental Engineering or a related engineering discipline
• 3+ years of water treatment design experience
• Engineer-in-Training (EIT), PE License or actively pursuing PE registration in a State(s) where Apex does work or ability to obtain same by reciprocity
• Valid US Driver's license and clean driving record
• Ability to effectively communicate/interact within project teams and with clients
• Ability to direct activities of less experienced staff
• Excellent written and oral communication skills
• CAD proficiency and experience in technical report writing is ideal
• Experience with 3D drafting/BIM products, such as Plant 3D, Revit, or Navisworks is a plus
• Prior experience working in engineering consulting is strongly preferred

Qualifications

We believe in equality for all and celebrate the diversity and differences of our employees, customers, and communities. We do not discriminate based on gender, race or color, ethnicity or national origin, age, disability, religion, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, veteran status, or any other applicable characteristics protected by law.

Skills

• Strong problem-solving and analytical skills
• Attention to detail and accuracy in technical work
• Effective communication and interpersonal skills
• Proficiency in MS Office, AutoCAD, ArcGIS, and other relevant software
• Ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously
• Experience with BIM and 3D drafting tools

Benefits

Company-subsidized medical and dental.

Company-paid life, short, and long-term disability.

401k match, tuition assistance, and more.

Pay

$88,000 - $102,000 USD

Schedule

Hybrid schedule