Full-Time

Water Resources Engineering Project Manager

Apex Companies

Apex Companies

1,001-5,000 employees

National environmental consulting and engineering firm

No salary listed

Fort Myers, FL, USA

Hybrid

Hybrid work arrangement; required in-office schedule is not specified.

Bachelor's

Category
Architecture & Civil Engineering (1)
Required Skills
CAD
Microsoft Office
AutoCAD
Word/Pages/Docs
Excel/Numbers/Sheets
Microsoft Outlook

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Requirements
  • A bachelor's degree in civil or environmental engineering or a related field from a four-year college or university is required.
  • At least 5 years of experience in stormwater and/or groundwater projects is required.
  • Strong written and verbal skills are required.
  • The ability to effectively present information to governmental boards, public groups, and/or boards of directors is required.
  • Experience with stormwater routing modeling, ArcGIS, and AutoCAD Civil 3D is preferred.
  • Working knowledge of rules and regulations implemented by state and federal regulatory agencies, including the Florida Department of Environmental Protection, South Florida Water Management District, United States Army Corps of Engineers, and Florida Department of Transportation, is desired.
  • Understanding of Microsoft Office Suite, including Excel, Word, and Outlook, is required.
  • Excellent written and verbal communication skills are required.
  • The ability to solve complex problems using sound professional judgment, creativity, and innovation is required.
  • An excellent driving record and valid driver's license are required.
Responsibilities
  • Participate in water resources engineering projects at the proposal, planning, and execution stages for engineering studies and construction projects.
  • Lead and take responsibility for conceptual, preliminary, and final construction design drawings for water control structures, regional flood mitigation projects, and water quality improvement projects.
  • Prepare stormwater management plans involving hydraulic and hydrologic modeling analyses, hydrogeology, design concepts, climatic data assessment, flood assessments, floodplain mapping and modeling, flood mitigation designs, natural channel design, environmental compliance, and regulatory permitting.
  • Perform technical review and seal engineering design drawings where applicable.
  • Use stormwater management modeling software, including HEC-HMS, HEC-RAS, and StormWise/ICPR4.
  • Oversee pre-construction, during-construction, and post-construction implementation of water resources projects and coordinate field work.
  • Provide peer review of reports and designs prepared by internal water resources staff.
  • Liaise with clients, agencies, and other stakeholders to determine project requirements and obtain approvals.
  • Schedule projects to ensure project and client needs are met in a timely and effective manner.
  • Manage the financial aspects of projects.
  • Supervise CAD designers and coordinate projects with other departments, professions, and agencies.
  • Supervise permit technicians and administrative staff in completing permit applications and advancing the permit application process.
Desired Qualifications
  • A Professional Engineer license is preferred.
  • Construction experience is preferred but not required.
  • Cross-training and opportunities to work on environmental projects are available.
  • Performance-based bonuses and other incentives are available.

Apex Companies provides environmental consulting and engineering services to public agencies and private clients across all 50 states. Its offerings include water resources management, environmental remediation, health and safety, compliance assurance, ESG advisory, and infrastructure engineering, delivering work from site assessments to managing complex projects. A key differentiator is the breadth of services across environmental, health and safety, and ESG, plus its ARTEMIS data-management platform that organizes environmental information for risk mitigation and lending. The company aims to help clients manage environmental risk, achieve regulatory compliance, and efficiently complete projects while expanding its national footprint.

Company Size

1,001-5,000

Company Stage

N/A

Total Funding

N/A

Headquarters

Rockville, Maryland

Founded

1988

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What believers are saying

  • Zweig named Apex a 2026 Hot Firm, ranking it No. 28.
  • March 2026 CWE acquisition expands California engineering reach and cross-sells immediately.
  • February 2026 Tully acquisition strengthens stormwater lifecycle services across Northern California projects.

What critics are saying

  • Rapid roll-up integration can dilute service quality and overload project managers by 2027.
  • The 2024 NRC report flagged a Severity III violation at Apex Companies.
  • PE ownership under Morgan Stanley Capital Partners pressures exits; stalled growth breaks the platform thesis.

What makes Apex Companies unique

  • Apex bundles water, environmental, and infrastructure work through one national platform.
  • ARTEMIS gives clients environmental data management and lending support across project lifecycles.
  • March 2026 CWE and Tully deals deepen California civil, water, and stormwater capabilities.

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Benefits

Health Insurance

Dental Insurance

Vision Insurance

Life Insurance

Disability Insurance

401(k) Company Match

Paid Vacation

Paid Sick Leave

Relocation Assistance

Growth & Insights and Company News

Headcount

6 month growth

19%

1 year growth

19%

2 year growth

19%
Apex Companies
Mar 18th, 2026
Apex Companies Acquires CWE

Apex Companies announced the acquisition of CWE, an award-winning civil infrastructure, water resources, and environmental engineering services firm with multiple offices in California.

Associated Press
Feb 17th, 2026
Apex Companies Acquires Tully, Inc.

Adds to Core Stormwater Strength and Enhances Ability to Deliver the Full Stormwater Lifecycle in Northern California

EIN News
Jan 5th, 2026
Raincatcher Advises AquaWorks DBO on Its Acquisition by Apex Companies

Raincatcher, a national mergers and acquisitions advisory firm serving small to mid-size businesses, served as the exclusive sell-side advisor to AquaWorks DBO,

EIN News
Nov 3rd, 2025
Apex Companies Acquires Forsgren Associates, Inc.

Bolsters Engineering Depth and Extends Operational Presence in Intermountain West

EIN News
Nov 26th, 2024
Apex Acquires Weiler Engineering in Florida

Apex Companies, LLC has acquired Weiler Engineering Corporation, a Florida-based engineering firm. This acquisition enhances Apex's engineering capabilities and strengthens its presence in Florida. Weiler Engineering, with over 45 professionals, brings expertise in civil, structural, and utilities engineering. This move follows Apex's recent acquisitions of Johnson Engineering and Water Science Associates, further expanding its services in the municipal and private markets.