Senior Civil Project Engineer- Water/Wastewater

Apex Companies, LLC; Providence (RI); On-site; USD 102,000 - 130,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical benefits

Dental benefits

401k match

Tuition assistance

Performance bonuses

Job summary

Apex Companies, LLC is seeking a Senior Project Engineer to support our Water/Wastewater practice across New England. The role is hybrid and based in Providence, RI, with travel to local offices as needed.

You will lead technical design, coordinate across disciplines, manage scope and budget, and mentor junior staff while advancing projects from initiation to closeout. Responsibilities include client meetings and presentations, ensuring quality and profitability.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree required in Civil or Environmental Engineering or related field.
• 5+ years of drinking water or wastewater design experience.
• Registered Professional Engineer or pursuing licensure within one year.
• Proven writing skills for memos, reports, proposals, contracts.

Responsibilities

• Assist the Project Manager in planning, coordinating, and executing projects.
• Monitor budget and schedule weekly performance.
• Develop scopes, fees, and schedules with sub-consultants.
• Provide technical solutions and lead design coordination.
• Support client meetings and present project deliverables.
• Lead construction administration tasks and site meetings.
• Mentor junior staff and contribute to annual reviews.

Skills

Project management

Leadership

Written communication

Client interaction

Supervisory skills

Team collaboration

Budget awareness

Education

Bachelor’s of Science in Civil or Environmental Engineering

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.

The company is 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.

Important: This position will work on civil engineering projects related to water supply design. It is not related to IT, software, technology, or any other type of engineering so candidates with those backgrounds will not be considered.

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 seeking a talented Senior Project Engineer to support our Water/Wastewater practice by providing technical support on water supply and/or wastewater projects throughout the New England area. This is a hybrid position and can be based out of our New England offices in Greater Boston, Providence, RI or Glastonbury, CT. We will also consider other candidates who are available to travel to our local offices on a frequent basis.

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 providing daily guidance and checking their work and progress. Provides input for completion of annual reviews.
• Develops technical approach, schedules, and fee 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 Resident 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 in Civil or Environmental Engineering or related engineering discipline
• 5+ years of drinking water or wastewater design 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.
• Supervisory skills and willingness to train junior staff
• Experience coordinating the efforts of other disciplines and outside consultants
• Ability to interact effectively with clients
• Demonstrated leadership skills
• Valid driver's license and clean driving record

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: Sr Engineer

Req ID: 11584

Annual Expected Pay Range: $102,000—$130,000 USD

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