Principal Engineer, Civil

Apex Companies, LLC; Boise (ID); On-site; USD 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical and dental

Life, short and long-term disability

401k match

Tuition assistance

Cross-training

Performance-based bonuses

Opportunity to work on diverseprojects

Job summary

Apex Companies, LLC is seeking a Principal Engineer in Boise to lead infrastructure projects, mentor teams, and strengthen client partnerships while guiding strategic growth for the western U.S. You’ll balance technical leadership with business acumen in a growing national organization.

Join a high-impact leadership role that supports local leadership, project delivery excellence, and long-term profitability for the Boise office.

Qualifications

• B.S. in Civil Engineering or related field required.
• Professional Engineer (PE) license preferred.
• 10+ years of civil engineering experience with leadership of multidisciplinary teams.

Responsibilities

• Lead engineers and technical staff across infrastructure projects from planning and design through bidding and construction.
• Mentor and develop staff, creating growth opportunities and advancing careers.
• Build trusted client relationships and identify new opportunities through thoughtful engagement, proposals, and presentations.
• Oversee project schedules, budgets, technical quality, and execution to ensure operational excellence.
• Partner with division leadership on strategic planning and client development across the western U.S.

Skills

Leadership

Client relationships

Mentoring

Project management

Strategic planning

Communication

Education

B.S. in Civil Engineering

Professional Engineer registration

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 $20,000 sign-on bonus, subject to the terms and conditions of the Company\'s sign-on bonus program.

Step into a high impact leadership role and help shape what comes next.

This is an opportunity to grow your career while helping a respected local team expand its impact across Boise and the western U.S.

The Opportunity

As Principal Engineer, you will combine technical leadership, client partnership, team development, and business strategy. You will have the support and resources of a growing national organization while helping preserve and strengthen the local leadership, relationships, and reputation that make Apex successful.

What You Will Do

• Lead engineers and technical staff across infrastructure projects from planning and design through bidding and construction.
• Solve complex client challenges through practical, responsive, and value driven engineering solutions.
• Mentor and develop staff, creating opportunities for people to expand their skills, take on greater responsibility, and advance their careers.
• Build trusted client relationships and identify new opportunities through thoughtful engagement, networking, proposals, and presentations.
• Drive project and operational excellence by overseeing schedules, budgets, technical quality, workload, and execution.
• Partner with division leadership on strategic planning, business development, and client relationship management across the western U.S.
• Play a central role in talent development, succession planning, and the long term strength of the organization.
• Help refine and execute the firm\'s strategy and growth plan while guiding the day to day operations and profitability of the Boise office.

What You Bring

• B.S. in Civil Engineering or a related field.
• Professional Engineer registration
• 10+ years of civil engineering experience.
• A record of leading multidisciplinary project teams and building strong client relationships.
• Project management experience, including proposals, scopes, budgets, and successful project execution.
• A genuine commitment to mentoring staff and developing high performing teams.
• Experience with strategic planning, client development, and operational oversight.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills and strong interpersonal judgment.

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.

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