Principal - Water/Wastewater Infrastructure (New England Strategic Growth)

Apex Companies • Bridgeport, CT

85d • $200,000 - $220,000

About The Position

Apex Companies is one of the fastest growing engineering and environmental consulting firms in the US, recognized for providing exceptional service and earning numerous awards for project excellence. The company is expanding its Infrastructure Practice and seeking a Principal-level leader to build and grow its Water/Wastewater business in target Northeast markets. This role will initially be remote, transitioning to a hybrid work arrangement once a local office is established. The successful candidate will lead business development and project delivery for municipal water, wastewater, and stormwater infrastructure projects, supported by Apex’s national resources and multidisciplinary teams.

Requirements

• 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.

Responsibilities

• 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 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.
• 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.
• 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.
• 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.

Benefits

• 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.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Senior
• Education Level: Bachelor's degree
• Number of Employees: 501-1,000 employees