Environmental Principal Engineer

Apex Companies, LLC

Lead project management for environmental initiatives focused on site assessments and compliance. Collaborate with technical staff while mentoring junior engineers at Apex Companies.

Posted 7/1/2026full-timeRemote • Pennsylvania • 🇺🇸 United StatesLeadWebsite

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Assist in the establishment, management, and growth of a new branch office with division and regional support
Help recruit, build, and manage a team of technical staff to support office operations and project execution
Assist with the development and implementation of strategies for recruiting new clients, leveraging existing relationships and expanding business opportunities supporting the development of small to large design projects from inception to completion
Lead project management efforts for Site Assessments & Remediation, Emergency Response, Natural Resources, EHS & compliance, Permitting, Planning & Management or Reporting Assurance Services.
Supporting the work of others and mentoring junior-level engineers & design/drafting technical staff.
Serve as a primary point of contact for clients, contractors, and stakeholders, ensuring effective communication and problem-solving
Participate in internal and external technical organizations

Requirements

What you’ll need

4-year degree in Geology, Hydrogeology, Environmental Science, Civil Engineering, or related science
Professional certification strongly desired (e.g. PG, LSRP, PE, etc.)
15+ years of progressive and successful experience performing and managing diverse environmental investigation, remediation, permitting, or compliance projects. Ideal candidate will have a book of business surrounding these.
Proven experience in managing both technical staff and project managers while developing client relationships
Proficiency in applicable regulations and guidance (e.g. PADEP, NJDEP, NYSEC, EPA etc.) in their domain.
A desire to play a key role in growing our Pittsburgh metro office and contributing to the firm’s long-term success
Build national networks
Drive cross-collaboration

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 50+ locations across the US.

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Hard Skills & Tools

Environmental ScienceGeologyHydrogeologyCivil EngineeringRemediationPermittingCompliance ProjectsSite AssessmentsEHS ManagementProject Execution

Soft Skills

Effective CommunicationProblem-SolvingMentoringTeam BuildingCross-Collaboration

Certifications

PGLSRPPE