Entry-Level Civil/Environmental Engineer
About the job
- A Bachelor of Science in Civil Engineering, Environmental Engineering, or a closely related field is required.
- An interest in water and wastewater engineering is required.
- Proficiency in AutoCAD is required.
- Strong written and verbal communication skills are required.
- Organizational and self-management abilities are required.
- Sponsorship is not available now or in the future.
- Assist senior engineers and project managers in the planning, design, permitting, and documentation of municipal infrastructure projects.
- Develop preliminary plans, calculations, and technical drawings using AutoCAD and Civil 3D software.
- Perform field investigations, review reports and drawings, and assist in analyzing data to inform engineering solutions.
- Help ensure designs and deliverables meet local, state, and federal regulations.
- Work with internal staff, clients, and external stakeholders, provide project progress updates, and address technical inquiries.
- Pursue professional development opportunities, stay current with industry best practices, and obtain professional licensure.
- Engineer Intern (EI) certification, or the ability to obtain it within six months.
- Experience with Civil 3D.
- Internship or co-op experience.
About the company
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
- 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