Environmental Principal

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 grow, we're focused on building a team of high-performing professionals who are ready to lead, collaborate, and push what's possible. At Apex, you don't just join a company, you help shape what comes next.

Apex is expanding its environmental leadership team in the Seattle Metro area , and we're seeking an accomplished Professional Engineer or Geologist to spearhead the continued growth of our regional environmental practice. This is an exciting opportunity to grow a thriving environmental consulting practice that serves some of the most dynamic clients and complex sites in the Puget Sound region.

What You'll Do:

• Lead and grow Apex's regional environmental consulting practice, with a focus on site characterization, investigation, and remediation of upland and waterfront sites.
• Develop and maintain trusted client relationships, serving as a strategic advisor to both long-term partners and new business opportunities.
• Direct high-visibility projects, ensuring technical excellence, regulatory compliance, and successful environmental outcomes.
• Collaborate and communicate effectively on key technical concepts to regulators, stakeholders, and teaming partners.
• Drive growth and profitability across the practice.

Qualifications:

• 15+ years of environmental consulting experience with progressive responsibility and leadership.
• Professional registration as a PE or PG in Washington State.
• Proven success in business development, client engagement, and managing complex environmental programs.
• Deep experience with site characterization, investigation, remediation, and regulatory strategy.
• Strong communication skills — both technical and strategic — with a proven ability to connect with regulators, stakeholders, and clients.
• A passion for mentoring, leadership, and advancing a culture of excellence and safety.

Why Apex:

• 70+ team members in the Puget Sound region and 300+ team members in the Pacific Northwest
• Full service environmental and engineering delivery capacity
• 1,700+ employee national firm with 70+ locations across the US.
• Company-subsidized medical and dental.
• Company-paid life, short, and long-term disability.
• 401k match, tuition assistance, and more.
• Performance-based bonuses or other incentives.

Location: Seattle Metro Area

Salary: $150,000–$200,000+ annually (DOE)

Employment Type: Full-time with comprehensive benefits and performance-based incentives

Apex Job Title: PBS Principal Scientist

Req ID: 10752

Annual Expected Pay Range

$150,000—$200,000 USD

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