Bachelor's degree in Civil or Environmental Engineering or related field
5+ years of experience in drinking water, water supply, or wastewater systems design
Registered Professional Engineer or working towards licensure
Strong writing skills for technical documents and proposals
Supervisory experience and willingness to mentor junior staff
Experience coordinating with other disciplines and consultants
Effective client interaction skills
Demonstrated leadership abilities
Responsibilities
Assist Project Manager in planning and executing projects
Monitor project performance and manage budgets
Develop and negotiate scopes, fees, and schedules with sub-consultants
Provide technical solutions for complex projects
Report on project progress and identify additional work
Serve as Technical Lead for complex projects
Supervise and train junior staff
Develop proposals for large-scale projects
Maintain quality control by reviewing designs and calculations
Coordinate and attend client meetings, including public hearings
Lead construction administration tasks and provide updates to Project Manager
Identify potential claims and prepare documentation
Benefits
Company-subsidized medical and dental insurance
Company-paid life, short, and long-term disability
401k match and tuition assistance
Cross-training opportunities on diverse projects
Performance-based bonuses or incentives
Collaborative environment with industry experts
Part of a large national firm with extensive resources
Full Job Description
Our Northeast Division is a well-respected and award-winning group where career development, training, and mentoring co-exist with diverse civil, environmental, water resources, and traffic/transportation projects in a fast-paced and rewarding work environment.
We are seeking a talented Senior Project Engineer to support our Water/Wastewater practice by providing technical support on water supply, drinking water and/or wastewater projects throughout the New England area. This is a hybrid position and can be based out of our New England offices in Greater Boston, Providence, RI or Glastonbury, CT. We will also consider other local candidates who are available to travel to our local offices on a frequent basis.
Important:This position will work on civil engineering projects related to drinking water and wastewater systems design. It is not related to IT, software, or technology so candidates with those backgrounds will not be considered.
Primary Responsibilities:
Assists the Project Manager in the planning, coordination, and execution of both large and small projects.
Works effectively and efficiently within prescribed budgets, and monitors performance on a weekly basis.
Develops and negotiates scopes, fees, and schedules with sub-consultants under the guidance of the Project Manager.
Responsible for developing technical solutions to more complex projects by applying engineering knowledge and skills to produce quality work. Assists in the development and execution of all aspects of the project scope of work.
Assists the Project Manager in complying with assigned project schedules and budget on more complex projects by actively reporting on project progress and identifying additional work outside the contractual scope.
Works closely with Project Managers to gain project management experience. Responsible for financial performance on tasks or projects under their control.
Serves as the Technical Lead in respective discipline for more complex projects, being responsible for the technical coordination among other design disciplines and subcontractors or subconsultants.
Supervises and trains less experienced staff by proving daily guidance and checking their work and progress. Provides input for completion of annual reviews.
Develops technical approach, schedules, and fee estimates for proposals on large-scale or more complex projects to produce an effective and quality proposal.
Maintains quality control within the discipline by reviewing designs, checking calculations, assumptions, and the basis of design on more complex projects.
Assists in the coordination and attends client meetings, including public hearings. Prepares and performs oral presentations for clients regarding project deliverables.
Assists Project Manager by leading construction administration tasks such as construction progress meetings; submittal reviews; preparation of meeting agendas and minutes; review of daily and weekly construction reports; preparation of payment applications, RFIs, and change orders; coordination with Resident Project Representatives; completing project closeout; and tracking construction schedules. Provides updates to the Project Manager.
Demonstrates awareness of corporate priorities regarding quality of work, client satisfaction, and project profitability.
Understands and is aware of contract terms and conditions, professional liability matters, and advises the Project Manager of any concerns.
Participates in approved external associations and professional conferences and presents or authors technical papers.
Identifies areas of potential claims, by preparing documentation and reporting to Project Manager.
May manage a direct report, including responsibility for workload management, time and expense approval and career path development.
What we're looking for:
Bachelor's of Science in Civil or Environmental Engineering or related engineering discipline
5+ years of drinking water, water supply or wastewater systems design experience
Registered Professional Engineer, or working towards licensure within one year, in a State(s) where Apex does work or ability to obtain same by reciprocity.
Proven writing skills as required to prepare technical memoranda, reports, proposals, and contracts and subcontract scopes of work.
Supervisory skills and willingness to train junior staff
Experience coordinating the efforts of other disciplines and outside consultants
Ability to interact effectively with clients
Demonstrated leadership skills
Valid driver's license and clean driving record
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Why you'll love working for us:
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.
