Principal - Water/Wastewater Infrastructure

Market Growth & Leadership

• Lead the growth of Apex’s water, wastewater, and stormwater services within your designated local market. - Develop and execute a strategic plan to expand relationships with municipal, utility, and public-sector clients. - Leverage existing client relationships and your market insight to establish Apex as a trusted regional partner. - Collaborate with Divisional and Regional Leadership to align local efforts with Apex’s broader infrastructure strategy. Client Development & Relationship Management

• Serve as a trusted advisor to municipal and utility clients, understanding their infrastructure priorities and funding mechanisms. - Identify and pursue new project opportunities, lead proposal development, and manage interview and negotiation processes. - Drive cross-selling of Apex’s complementary environmental, construction, and compliance services. - Represent Apex at professional associations, technical committees, and industry conferences. Project Delivery & Fiscal Oversight

• Oversee delivery of municipal infrastructure projects including water and wastewater treatment, distribution/collection systems, and stormwater management. - Ensure technical excellence, quality control, and adherence to scope, schedule, and budget. - Provide technical leadership, mentoring, and QA/QC oversight to project teams. - Manage project performance, including backlog, utilization, and profitability metrics. Team Building & Mentorship

• Recruit, mentor, and develop engineers, project managers, and technical staff to grow Apex’s local presence. - Foster a collaborative, high-performance culture focused on client satisfaction and technical excellence. - Participate in Apex’s Principal Leadership group, contributing to strategic planning, market development, and talent initiatives. What we're looking for:

• BS or MS Degree in Civil or Environmental Engineering or relevant engineering discipline

• 15+ years of experience in municipal water, wastewater, or stormwater infrastructure

• Registered Professional Engineer preferred in MA, CT, or NH

• Proven background in the design and management of water and wastewater treatment, distribution, collection, and conveyance systems

• Demonstrated success in developing new markets, securing key municipal clients, and achieving financial growth targets

• Strong record of mentoring, team development, and leading cross-discipline project teams

• Demonstrated ability to work effectively with clients in a forward-thinking manner to drive growth and sustained performance through effective leadership

• Excellent written and verbal communication skills

• Desire to manage and mentor all levels of staff

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: Principal

Req ID: 11575

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