Principal Water – Sustainability

Apex Companies, LLC

Principal Scientist leading water and sustainability programs for Apex Companies. Collaborating with multidisciplinary teams to translate infrastructure projects into measurable sustainability outcomes.

Posted 7/25/2026full-timeRemote • 🇺🇸 United StatesLead💰 $130,000 - $170,000 per yearWebsite

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates expertise in water resources management and sustainability program development, with a strong focus on project management, client engagement, and business development in the water sector.

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Water Resources ManagementSustainability Program DevelopmentProject ManagementBusiness DevelopmentClient Engagement

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Hard Skills

Water StewardshipWater ReuseWater EfficiencyWater Risk AssessmentWater InfrastructureRegulatory Requirements TranslationSustainability Strategies

Soft Skills

Relationship BuildingTeam CoordinationClient-Facing Skills

Certifications & Qualifications

Bachelor’s Degree in EngineeringBachelor’s Degree in Environmental Science

Industry Keywords

Stormwater ManagementWater SupplyWastewater ExpertiseSustainability OutcomesMultidisciplinary Teams

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Build and lead water and sustainability programs from assessment through implementation.
Leverage Apex’s deep stormwater, water supply and wastewater expertise to identify practical sustainability opportunities.
Manage project scope, schedule, budget, and deliverables.
Translate regulatory requirements and field insights into sustainability targets and strategies.
Serve as project manager and build long-term relationships.
Support growth in priority markets by identifying opportunities and contributing to proposals.
Represent Apex in client meetings, industry forums, and partner engagements.
Coordinate multidisciplinary teams across engineering, field services, and sustainability.

Requirements

What you’ll need

Must have 10+ years of experience in water resources, water stewardship, water reuse, water efficiency, water risk assessment, water infrastructure, or related fields.
Hands-on experience in water sustainability program development and delivery.
Business development experience and industry relationships that can translate to new opportunities.
Ability to connect technical work to sustainability outcomes.
Strong project management and client-facing skills.
Bachelor’s degree in engineering, environmental science, or related field.

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.