Wastewater/Water Project Engineer

Apex Companies • Quincy, MA

5d • Hybrid

About The Position

Apex Companies is hiring a Project Engineer for water and wastewater system design projects in its New England division. This hybrid position may be based in the Quincy or Woburn, Massachusetts office. The role supports projects of varying complexity under the direction of senior staff and offers opportunities to contribute to civil, environmental, water resources, and related projects. The division emphasizes career development, training, mentoring, collaboration, and a fast-paced work environment.

The Project Engineer prepares technical documents and design deliverables, supports project schedules and budgets, coordinates with subconsultants, and contributes to quality control, proposals, and client presentations. The position also includes leading fieldwork, assisting with construction administration, communicating with clients and project teams, and potentially training and mentoring entry-level engineers and interns. The role requires proficiency with AutoCAD and other discipline-specific technical software, and familiarity with pertinent regulations.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in Civil or Environmental Engineering.
• At least 2 years of professional water or wastewater engineering design experience.
• Proficiency in AutoCAD.
• Engineer-in-Training (EIT), Professional Engineer (PE) license, active pursuit of PE registration in a state where Apex works, or ability to obtain registration by reciprocity.
• Ability to communicate and interact effectively within project teams and with clients.
• Ability to direct the activities of less experienced staff.
• Effective written and oral communication skills.
• Valid driver's license and clean driving record.

Nice To Haves

• Water or wastewater engineering design experience in an engineering consulting firm.
• ArcGIS experience.

Responsibilities

• Prepare technical memoranda, reports, calculations, correspondence, designs, drawings, specifications, permit applications, quantity takeoffs, and cost estimates for less complex projects or discrete tasks on more complex projects under senior staff supervision.
• Assist the Project Manager and senior staff with project schedules and budgets by reporting progress and identifying work outside the contractual scope.
• Work with subconsultants under the direction of a Senior Project Engineer or Project Manager.
• Review calculations, design assumptions, and concepts within the discipline for quality control.
• Provide technical input to proposals, including developing scopes of work, budgets, and schedules based on historical information or experience.
• Assist with technical presentations and participate in client meetings and presentations.
• Work efficiently within established hourly budgets and monitor personal performance.
• Develop expertise in applicable local, state, and federal regulations.
• Maintain positive client relationships on technical issues through regular communication as directed by the Project Manager.
• Lead fieldwork, including surveying, GPS data collection, infrastructure inspections and assessments, and construction observation.
• Assist 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.
• Provide updates to a Senior Project Engineer and/or Project Manager.
• Develop and maintain positive working relationships with staff.
• May provide on-the-job training and mentoring for entry-level engineers and interns.
• Use MS Office, AutoCAD, and other discipline-specific technical software.
• Develop effective writing and presentation skills and present data supporting technical decisions and their rationale.

Benefits

• Company-subsidized medical and dental insurance.
• Company-paid life insurance and short- and long-term disability coverage.
• 401(k) match.
• Tuition assistance.
• Annual bonus opportunities; this role is also eligible for a $10,000 sign-on bonus, subject to program terms and conditions.
• Cross-training and the opportunity to work on a variety of projects.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level