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Wastewater/Water Project Engineer

$88k - $102k

Apex Companies

Job Description

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.

 

This role is eligible for a $10,000 sign-on bonus, subject to the terms and conditions of the Company's sign-on bonus program.

Our Northeast Division is a well-respected and award-winning group where career development, training, and mentoring co-exist with diverse civil, environmental, water resources, and traffic/transportation projects in a fast-paced and rewarding work environment.

We are hiring a talented Project Engineer to work on water/wastewater system design projects for our New England division. This position is hybrid and can be located out of our Quincy or Woburn, MA office.

Primary 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 the direct supervision of senior staff.
  • Assists the Project Manager and other senior staff in complying with assigned project schedules and budgets on less complex projects or discrete tasks on more complex projects by actively reporting on project progress and by identifying additional work outside the contractual Scope of Work.
  • Works with subconsultants under the direction of the Senior Project Engineer or Project Manager.
  • Reviews calculations, design assumptions, and concepts within discipline to assure quality control.
  • Provides 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.
  • Assists in the preparation of technical presentations.
  • Participates in client meetings and/or technical presentations.
  • Works effectively and efficiently within established hourly budgets and monitors self-performance.
  • Develops expertise in pertinent local, state, and federal regulations.
  • Develops and maintains positive relationships with clients on technical issues by effectively communicating on a frequent and regular basis as directed by the Project Manager.
  • Leads fieldwork such as surveying, GPS data collection, infrastructure inspections and assessment and construction observation.
  • Assists 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.
  • Provides updates to a Senior Project Engineer and/or Project Manager.
  • Develops and maintains positive working relationships with staff.
  • May provide on-the-job training and mentoring for entry-level engineers and interns.
  • Demonstrates advanced skill and proficiency in MS Office, AutoCAD and other associated computer-based technical software specific to the discipline.
  • Develops increasingly effective writing and presentation skills and can present data that supports technical decisions and the rationale for making them.

    What we're looking for:
  • A Bachelor's Degree in Civil or Environmental Engineering 
  • Must have 2+ years of professional water or wastewater engineering design experience, preferably in an engineering consulting firm
  • Proficient in AutoCAD
  • ArcGIS a plus
  • 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.
  • Ability to effectively communicate/interact within project teams and with clients, direct activities of less experienced staff and demonstrate effective written and oral skills.
  • Valid driver's license and clean driving record

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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: Engineer 2- Project Engineer

 

Req ID: 11877

 

 

 

Annual Expected Pay Range

$88,000—$102,000 USD

 

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. Apex aims to make apexcos.com accessible to all users. If you have a disability or special need that requires accommodation to navigate our website or complete the application process, please contact View email address on ziprecruiter.com or View phone number on ziprecruiter.com. Likewise, feel free to reach out to us if you would like to view or discuss Apex policy related to equal employment opportunity or have any related concerns. EO/AA/VEV/Disabled Employer

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