Senior Engineer, Drinking Water

ZipRecruiter; Quincy (MA); Remote; USD 85,000 - 135,000; Full time

Job summary

A prominent consulting and engineering firm is seeking a Senior Project Engineer to support their Drinking Water practice. This remote role involves managing technical solutions for utility design projects and supervising junior staff. Ideal candidates should have extensive experience in drinking water engineering and possess a Professional Engineer license or be working toward it. Competitive salary and various benefits are offered.

Benefits

Company-subsidized medical and dental

Performance-based bonuses

401k match

Tuition assistance

Qualifications

• Minimum 5 years of experience in drinking water engineering.
• Registered Professional Engineer or working towards licensure.
• Valid driver's license required.

Responsibilities

• Assist Project Manager with project planning and execution.
• Develop technical solutions for complex projects.
• Supervise and train junior staff.

Skills

Supervision skills

Technical writing

Client interaction

Leadership skills

Problem-solving skills

Education

Bachelor's of Science in Civil or Environmental Engineering

Master's Degree in Civil or Environmental Engineering

Job description

Job DescriptionJob Description

Are you highly motivated, hard-working, and seeking to join a growth-focused consulting & engineering firm? Are you looking for a company that will invest in your development and grow your professional skills? If so, consider a career with Apex!

Powered by record sales, extraordinary client retention, strategic acquisitions, and an entrepreneurial spirit, Apex Companies is one of the fastest growing engineering and environmental consulting firms in the US. We were recently recognized by the Zweig Group as one of the fastest growing firms in the AEC industry. We take pride in providing our clients with exceptional service and have earned numerous awards for project excellence. We continue to grow, and we want you to grow with us.

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 challenging work environment.

We are seeking a talented Senior Project Engineer to support our Drinking Water practice based in the New England area. The selected employee will provide technical support for a variety of utility design related projects, including treatment plants, pump/booster stations and water distribution systems.

This is a remote position and can be located anywhere in the United States. This position may require 10-20% travel.

Primary Responsibilities:

• Assists the Project Manager in the planning, coordination, and execution of both large and small projects.
• Works effectively and efficiently within prescribed budgets, and monitors performance on a weekly basis.
• Develops and negotiates scopes, fees, and schedules with sub-consultants under the guidance of the Project Manager.
• Responsible for developing technical solutions to more 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 budget on more complex projects by actively reporting on project progress and identifying additional work outside the contractual scope.
• Works closely with Project Managers to gain project management experience. Responsible for financial performance on tasks or projects under their control.
• Serves as the Technical Lead in respective discipline for more complex projects, being responsible for the technical coordination among other design disciplines and subcontractors or subconsultants.
• Supervises and trains less experienced staff by proving daily guidance and checking their work and progress. Provides input for completion of annual reviews.
• Develops technical approach, schedules, and estimates for proposals on large-scale or more complex projects to produce an effective and quality proposal.
• Maintains quality control within the discipline by reviewing designs, checking calculations, assumptions, and the basis of design on more complex projects.
• Assists in the coordination and attends client meetings, including public hearings. Prepares and performs oral presentations for clients regarding project deliverables.
• Assists Project Manager by leading 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 Project Representatives; completing project closeout; and tracking construction schedules. Provides updates to the Project Manager.
• 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 Project Manager.
• May manage a direct report, including responsibility for workload management, time and expense approval and career path development.

What we're looking for:

• Bachelor's of Science Degree in Civil or Environmental Engineering field and 6 years of drinking water engineering experience is required, or a Master's Degree in Civil or Environmental Engineering field with 5+ years of 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 as required to prepare technical memoranda, reports, proposals, and contracts and subcontract scopes of work.
• Ability to supervise and train less experienced staff; coordinate efforts of other disciplines and outside consultants; interact effectively with clients; demonstrates effective leadership skills and is a positive role model for junior staff.
• Valid driver's license is required.

Why you'll love working for us:

• Why you'll love working for us:

  • Company-subsidized medical and dental.
  • Company-paid life, short, and long-term .
  • 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.
  • 1,700+ employee firm with 50+ locations across the US.

Apex Job Title: Sr Engineer

Req ID: 10650

Annual Expected Pay Range$85,000—$135,000 USD

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