Full-Time

Environmental Principal

Updated on 8/19/2026

Apex Companies

Apex Companies

1,001-5,000 employees

National environmental consulting and engineering firm

Compensation Overview

$150k - $200k/yr

+ Annual bonus + Performance-based bonus + $10,000 sign-on bonus

Signal Hill, CA, USA

Hybrid

Remote/hybrid or in-office work is available within the Los Angeles metropolitan market; travel to client locations is required as needed.

Category
Consulting (1)
Required Skills
Sales
Quality Assurance (QA)

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Requirements
  • 15+ years of environmental consulting or industry experience with progressive responsibility and leadership.
  • 7+ years of demonstrated success in business development with new and existing clients.
  • Established client relationships and an active network within the region or with national clients.
  • Demonstrated success in developing markets, securing key clients, and achieving financial growth targets.
  • A strong technical background in one or more of the following core disciplines: Environmental Compliance, Site Investigation/Remediation, Site Development Permitting, Environmental Health and Safety, or Due Diligence.
  • A deep understanding of the region’s regulatory and business environment.
  • Exceptional communication, negotiation, and presentation skills for engaging with senior-level clients, regulators, and stakeholders.
Responsibilities
  • Drive and achieve strategic growth of environmental services in the designated market in collaboration with Commercial and Service Line Leadership.
  • Proactively identify and pursue new business opportunities, lead sales meetings, and support cross-selling of Apex’s complementary services.
  • Maintain and expand long-term client relationships while acting as a trusted advisor.
  • Provide subject matter expertise, lead quality assurance and quality control efforts, and mentor project teams to promote technical excellence and high performance.
  • Manage project performance with a focus on quality, innovation, and client satisfaction.
  • Travel to client locations as needed for meetings and business development.

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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Simplify's Take

What believers are saying

  • Apex earned Zweig’s 2026 Hot Firm No. 28 ranking, signaling strong growth momentum.
  • Tully and CWE expanded Apex’s stormwater, civil engineering, and California footprint in 2026.
  • March 2026 and February 2026 acquisitions broadened Apex’s municipal and private-market project pipeline.

What critics are saying

  • Private equity ownership pressures Apex to chase integrations and leverage before 2027.
  • Apex’s acquisition spree risks cultural friction and margin dilution across California, Florida, and Intermountain West.
  • A single failed integration or buyer slowdown could break Apex’s roll-up story and stall growth.

What makes Apex Companies unique

  • Apex combines water, environmental, and infrastructure services under one national platform.
  • Morgan Stanley Capital Partners backs Apex, enabling acquisitions like Tully and CWE in 2026.
  • Apex’s ARTEMIS data tools and stormwater lifecycle expertise deepen client lock-in.

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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

17%

1 year growth

17%

2 year growth

17%
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.