Lead Engineer - Water Resources

Apex Engineering Group

• $95K — $130K *
Energy & Utilities
5 - 7 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • Bachelor's degree in Civil or Environmental Engineering is required.
  • Professional Engineer license preferred or ability to acquire within 6-12 months.
  • 5 to 15 years of experience in civil engineering with a focus on water resources and stormwater management.
  • Strong project management and construction management experience is essential.
  • Excellent written and verbal communication skills are mandatory.
  • Detail-oriented, self-motivated, with strong interpersonal and organizational skills.
  • Proficiency in Microsoft Office and knowledge of AutoCAD or Civil 3D is advantageous.

Responsibilities

  • Lead and manage a team of engineers and technicians on water resource projects.
  • Provide professional engineering services, including planning, design, and project management.
  • Communicate project updates and progress effectively to clients and team members.
  • Prepare proposals and participate in client interviews for business acquisition.
  • Mentor and develop less experienced team members while fostering collaboration.
  • Oversee the development of project plans and specifications with engineering technicians.
  • Coordinate with multi-discipline engineering departments on complex projects.

Benefits

  • Performance-based bonuses.
  • Health, dental, and vision insurance.
  • Life insurance coverage.
  • 401(k) plan with employer matching and profit-sharing contributions.
  • Paid parental leave policy.
  • Flexible Spending Accounts (FSAs) and Health Savings Accounts (HSAs).
  • Generous paid time off policy.
  • Short- and long-term disability coverage.
  • Employee wellness program.
Full Job Description
Office Location: Minnetonka, MN

Primary responsibilities include managing a team of engineers, technicians and support staff on water resource projects from the planning phase through design and construction. A Lead Engineer shall be capable of independently managing projects and collaboratively contributing to the design and development of project plans and specifications while working with and mentoring project team members. Lead Engineers typically report to a sector leader or principal of the firm. Additional responsibilities include general marketing of the firm and various business development activities.

Typical Tasks and Duties:
  • Provide professional engineering services for clients by providing: studies, planning, design, specifications, plans, reports, construction observation and project management.
  • Communicate frequently and effectively with clients, supervisors and project team members on a consistent basis by providing updates and progress during all phases of projects
  • Attend company meetings, project meetings and client meetings on a regular basis.
  • This position will be responsible to lead the preparing of proposals and participating in interviews for securing work for the firm. Responsibilities for business development will increase with experience and mentoring by senior staff.
  • This position will require the initiative to think independently and make rational judgment calls.
  • Provide direction and work with engineering technicians and other team members on the development of project plans and specifications.
  • Work and coordinate with other engineering departments on complex multi-discipline projects.
  • Understand and follow company employee handbook and mandated safety policies.
  • Perform responsibilities in a conscientious, legal and ethical manner with a strong attention to detail.
  • Must be able to work independently and in a team environment.
  • Participate in professional organizations and community leadership programs.
  • Travel and out of town stays may be required; may work overtime especially during the construction season.

Qualifications:
  • Bachelor of Science Degree in Civil or Environmental Engineering required.
  • Professional Engineers License preferred or ability to be licensed within 6-12 months required.
  • 5-15 Years of experience working as a Civil Engineer in the water resources and storm water management field.
  • Strong project management skills and experience is essential for this position.
  • Construction management experience is also required.
  • Excellent written and verbal communication skills are a prerequisite.
  • Must be detail orientated, self-motivated with strong interpersonal and organizational skills.
  • Flexible working style and willingness to occasionally modify personal schedules as required to meet deadlines and/or client needs.
  • Proficient using Microsoft Windows/Office products (Word, Excel, Outlook, PowerPoint).
  • Experience in watershed modeling, storm water collection system design, pump station design, sizing and selecting equipment, preparing civil design drawings and preparing cost opinions is a plus.
  • Working knowledge of AutoCAD, Civil 3D or other CADD-based civil design software is a plus.
  • A valid driver's license is required or the ability to obtain one.

Physical Requirements:
  • Ability to sit and operate a computer under normal ergonomic office conditions.
  • Required to work in an outdoors environment during construction season.
  • May require prolonged periods of standing and walking to perform some of the typical tasks and duties associated with construction observation and surveying.
  • Must work scheduled and required hours.
  • Required to lift objects or containers weighing 50-lbs.

Benefits:

We're looking for experience, entrepreneurs and enthusiasm. Apex Engineering Group believes that every employee plays an important role in our company's success and that is why we strive to provide our employees with a benefits program that rewards them for their hard work and dedication they put forth everyday.

We offer a competitive salary and a comprehensive benefits package, which includes:
  1. Performance-based bonuses
  2. Health, dental, and vision insurance
  3. Life insurance
  4. 401(k) plan with employer match and profit-sharing contribution
  5. Paid parental leave
  6. Flexible Spending Accounts (FSAs) and Health Savings Accounts (HSAs)
  7. Paid time off
  8. Short- and long-term disability coverage
  9. Employee wellness program

Base Salary Pay Range: $95k - $130k (Actual base pay is dependent on several factors, including experience, education, licensure, job location, and internal equity.)

Please email [email protected] with any questions.

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