Senior Project Engineer - Water

ZipRecruiter; Quincy (MA); On-site; USD 85,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading environmental consulting firm is seeking a Senior Project Engineer to join their New England Civil Infrastructure Group. The role involves providing technical support for various utility design projects, ensuring quality and client satisfaction while mentoring junior staff. This position offers opportunities for professional growth and engagement in diverse projects across the region.

Benefits

Subsidized medical and dental insurance

Company-paid life insurance

Short and long-term disability insurance

401k matching

Tuition assistance

Performance bonuses

Cross-training opportunities

Qualifications

• 6 years of increasing responsibility with a Bachelor's or 5 years with a Master's.

Responsibilities

• Assist Project Managers in planning and executing projects.
• Prepare technical memoranda, reports, and proposals.
• Supervise and mentor junior staff.

Skills

Leadership

Effective Communication

Client Interaction

Education

Bachelor's degree in Civil or Environmental Engineering

Master's degree in Civil or Environmental Engineering

Job description

Are you highly motivated, hard-working, and seeking to join a growth-focused environmental consulting & engineering firm? Consider a career with Apex, one of the fastest growing environmental consulting and engineering firms in the US. We pride ourselves on client satisfaction, awards for project excellence, and our entrepreneurial spirit.

Position: Senior Project Engineer

Our New England Civil Infrastructure Group is renowned for career development, training, and mentoring, working on diverse civil, environmental, and transportation projects. We are seeking a talented Senior Project Engineer to support our Water, Wastewater, and Water Resources practices based in the New England area. The role involves providing technical support for utility design projects, including treatment plants, pump/booster stations, and water systems.

Responsibilities:

• Assist Project Managers in planning, coordinating, and executing projects of varying sizes.
• Prepare technical memoranda, reports, proposals, and contracts.
• Monitor project budgets and performance weekly.
• Negotiate scopes, fees, and schedules with sub-consultants under guidance.
• Develop technical solutions and assist in project scope execution.
• Ensure project schedules and budgets are met, report on progress, and identify additional work.
• Gain project management experience and oversee financial performance.
• Serve as Technical Lead for complex projects, coordinating among disciplines and subcontractors.
• Supervise and mentor junior staff, contributing to their reviews.
• Develop proposals, technical approaches, schedules, and estimates for large projects.
• Maintain quality control, review designs, calculations, and assumptions.
• Participate in client meetings, including public hearings; prepare presentations.
• Lead construction administration activities, including progress meetings, submittal reviews, and project closeout.
• Uphold quality, client satisfaction, and profitability standards.
• Be aware of contract terms, professional liability, and report concerns.
• Engage in professional associations and conferences, presenting or authoring papers.
• Identify potential claims and document accordingly.
• Possibly manage a direct report, overseeing workload, expenses, and career development.

Qualifications:

• Bachelor's degree in Civil or Environmental Engineering with 6 years of increasing responsibility, or a Master's with 5 years.

Licensing:

• Registered Professional Engineer or working towards licensure within a year; ability to obtain licensure by reciprocity.

Skills:

• Leadership and supervisory skills, effective communication, and client interaction.
• A valid driver's license.

Benefits:

• Subsidized medical and dental insurance.
• Company-paid life, short, and long-term disability insurance.
• 401k matching, tuition assistance, and more.
• Variety of projects and cross-training opportunities.
• Performance bonuses and incentives.
• Work with industry leaders across 50+ US locations.

We are committed to equality and diversity. If you require accommodations or have questions about our policies, contact [e-mail] or [phone]. We do not accept unsolicited agency resumes.