Sr Principal Engineer

Apex Companies

17h • $150,000 - $200,000

About The Position

Apex Companies is hiring a Sr Principal Engineer based in Eastern Washington, with travel to its offices in Richland and Walla Walla, Washington. The position will help grow Apex’s local presence and deliver multidisciplinary infrastructure projects across Washington, with a focus on state and local agencies in Eastern Washington and collaboration with regional offices in Issaquah, Vancouver, Wenatchee, Walla Walla, Richland, and Boise.

The role leads the infrastructure practice and serves as a senior engineering and project management resource. The successful candidate will manage complex infrastructure projects from planning through construction, develop business opportunities and client relationships, support marketing and pursuit efforts, and mentor engineers and project managers. Work may include roadway corridors, intersections, roundabouts, bridges, multimodal facilities, ADA improvements, complete streets, and related infrastructure, including roadway and stormwater design, utility coordination, traffic analysis, structures, and construction management.

The position is expected to manage a multidisciplinary infrastructure project portfolio with cumulative annual project totals exceeding $3 million and contribute to capturing more than $2 million in annual business development across Washington and Oregon. The role is eligible for annual bonus opportunities, equity awards, and a $20,000 sign-on bonus, subject to program terms and conditions.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Civil Engineering.
• At least 15 years of progressive experience managing infrastructure projects for WSDOT and/or local agencies in Washington, along with similar experience in Oregon.
• Professional Engineer (PE) license in both Washington and Oregon, or ability to obtain both within six months of hire.
• Demonstrated experience leading multidisciplinary infrastructure design projects from pursuit through construction while keeping them within scoped schedules and budgets.
• Strong knowledge of the WSDOT Design Manual, AASHTO, MUTCD, and Washington State and local agency standards.
• Experience with project management, budgeting, scheduling, and client management.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office and AutoCAD Civil 3D.
• Excellent verbal, written, and presentation skills.
• Proven business development and client relationship experience.

Nice To Haves

• Experience with MicroStation/OpenRoads Designer and 3D roadway modeling.
• Existing relationships with Cities of College Place, Kennewick, Pasco, Richland, Walla Walla, West Richland, Wenatchee, Spokane, and other regional transportation agencies across the northwest.
• Experience managing alternative delivery projects and multidisciplinary consultant teams.

Responsibilities

• Manage a portfolio of multidisciplinary infrastructure projects with cumulative annual totals exceeding $3 million, ensuring technical quality and delivery within schedule and budget.
• Contribute to pursuing and capturing more than $2 million in annual business across Washington and Oregon, including client engagements, proposals, interviews, and aligned marketing efforts.
• Lead business development for infrastructure projects in Eastern Washington, southwest Washington, and other northwest agencies where the candidate has relationships.
• Develop and maintain client relationships, identify new project opportunities, and expand existing accounts.
• Serve as Project Manager and/or Principal-in-Charge for complex infrastructure engineering projects from planning through construction.
• Oversee project scope, schedule, budget, quality, and client satisfaction.
• Provide technical leadership on roadway, highway, intersection, bridge, multimodal, and corridor improvement projects.
• Coordinate multidisciplinary teams across roadway, drainage, utilities, structures, traffic, and environmental disciplines.
• Manage multiple assignments and priorities in collaboration with the Principal-in-Charge and senior leadership.
• Prepare and review technical reports, engineering studies, design documents, and project deliverables.
• Mentor, coach, and develop junior engineers and project managers.
• Represent Apex at client meetings, industry events, and professional organizations to strengthen market presence and support growth.
• Promote a collaborative, client-focused culture and ensure projects are delivered safely, on schedule, and within budget.

Benefits

• Company-subsidized medical and dental.
• Company-paid life insurance and short- and long-term disability.
• 401(k) match.
• Tuition assistance.
• Cross-training and the opportunity to work on a variety of projects.
• Performance-based bonuses or other incentives.
• Annual bonus opportunities.
• Eligibility for equity awards.
• $20,000 sign-on bonus, subject to the terms and conditions of the company’s sign-on bonus program.

What This Job Offers

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