Principal – Wastewater

Apex Companies, LLC

Principal Engineer leading a team in the Wastewater Practice at Apex Companies. Driving strategic direction, team development, and client engagement in a respected engineering firm.

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

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

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.
Lead projects from project development through completion identifying schedules, scopes, budget estimates, and implementation plans including QA/QC and risk management.

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 wastewater industry with 15+ years of relevant experience in wastewater 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

Project DevelopmentBudget EstimationRisk ManagementQuality AssuranceScope Definition

Soft Skills

MentoringTeam InspirationRelationship Building

Certifications

Registered Professional EngineerProfessional Certifications