Principal – Water/Wastewater

Apex Companies, LLC

Principal Engineer leading the water/wastewater practice at Apex Companies. Responsibilities include team leadership and client relationship management within the Northeast Division.

Posted 6/29/2026full-timeWoburn • Connecticut, Massachusetts, Rhode Island • 🇺🇸 United StatesLead💰 $180,000 - $220,000 per yearWebsite

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Are you driven to grow, lead, and make a meaningful impact?
Play a pivotal role in leading our team, shaping the strategic direction of the company, recruiting and mentoring staff, and driving value, success and culture at the company.
Demonstrate and practice the company’s core values.
Foster a culture of growth, innovation, collaboration, and continuous learning within the company.
Lead and inspire a team or teams of engineers, scientists, project managers, and support staff to deliver high-quality results on projects.
Recruit, mentor and develop junior and mid-level staff, promoting their growth and career advancement.
Cultivate, engage, and maintain strong relationships with new and existing clients and partners.

Requirements

What you’ll need

BS or MS Degree in Civil or Environmental Engineering, or other relevant discipline
The qualified individual will be a professional in the water/wastewater industry with 15+ years of relevant experience to demonstrate proficiency in the core responsibilities defined above.
Registered Professional Engineer or other Professional Certifications or Registrations as appropriate for their primary field of expertise in State(s) where company and/or individual does work or ability to obtain the same by reciprocity is preferred.

Benefits

Comp & perks

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.

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Hard Skills & Tools

Civil EngineeringEnvironmental EngineeringProject ManagementStrategic PlanningMentoringRecruitingQuality Assurance

Soft Skills

CollaborationCommunicationInnovationGrowth Mindset

Certifications

Registered Professional EngineerProfessional Certifications