Project Engineer-Wastewater

Overview

Apex Companies is a growth-focused engineering and environmental consulting firm. We are hiring a talented Project Engineer to support our New England Wastewater group out of the Quincy, MA office. The Northeast Division emphasizes career development, training, and mentoring across civil, environmental, water resources, and traffic/transportation projects in a fast-paced environment.

• Prepares technical memoranda, reports, calculations, correspondences, designs, drawings, specifications, permit applications, quantity takeoffs, and cost estimates on less complex projects or discrete tasks on more complex projects under the direct supervision of senior staff.
• Assists the Project Manager and other senior staff in complying with assigned project schedules and budgets on less complex projects or discrete tasks on more complex projects by actively reporting on project progress and by identifying additional work outside the contractual Scope of Work.
• Works with subconsultants under the direction of the Senior Project Engineer or Project Manager.
• May serve as Lead Designer on less complex projects or discrete tasks on more complex projects to produce a complete and coordinated project by meeting and effectively communicating with the project team.
• Reviews calculations, design assumptions, and concepts within discipline to assure quality control.
• Provides technical input into proposals on less complex projects, or discrete tasks on more complex projects by developing scope of work, budgets, and schedules by relying on historical information or experience.
• Assists in the preparation of technical presentations. Participates in client meetings and/or technical presentations.
• Works effectively and efficiently within established hourly budgets and monitors self-performance.
• Develops expertise in pertinent local, state, and federal regulations.
• Develops and maintains positive relationships with clients on technical issues by effectively communicating on a frequent and regular basis as directed by the Project Manager.
• Leads fieldwork such as surveying, GPS data collection, infrastructure inspections and assessment, water sampling, and construction observation.
• Assists with construction administration by tracking and reviewing submittals, preparing meeting agendas and minutes, reviewing and compiling daily and weekly construction reports, and tracking construction schedules. Provides updates to a Senior Project Engineer and/or Project Manager.
• Develops and maintains positive working relationships with staff. Provides on-the-job training and mentoring for entry-level engineers and interns.
• Demonstrates advanced skill and proficiency in MS Office, AutoCAD, ArcGIS, and other associated computer-based technical software specific to the discipline.
• Develops increasingly effective writing and presentation skills and can present data that supports technical decisions and the rationale for making them.

• A BS in Civil or Environmental Engineering or a related engineering discipline and 4 years of wastewater engineering design experience, or a Master’s Degree in Civil or Environmental Engineering or a related discipline with 3 years of relevant experience.
• Prior experience working in engineering consulting is strongly preferred.
• Engineer-in-Training (EIT), PE License or actively pursuing PE registration in a State(s) where Apex does work or ability to obtain same by reciprocity.
• Ability to effectively communicate/interact within project teams and with clients; ability to direct activities of less experienced staff; demonstrate effective written and oral skills.
• Travel to Massachusetts' South Coast is required; a valid driver’s license and clean driving record are required.

• 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.
• 1,800+ employee national firm with 50+ locations across the US.

We believe in equality for all and celebrate the diversity and differences of our employees, customers, and communities. We do not discriminate based on gender, race or color, ethnicity or national origin, age, disability, religion, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, veteran status, or any other applicable characteristics protected by law.

EO/AA/VEV/Disabled Employer