Full-Time

Principal Engineer

Posted on 8/4/2025

Apex Companies

Apex Companies

1,001-5,000 employees

National environmental consulting and engineering firm

No salary listed

Pittsburgh, PA, USA

In Person

Category
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Requirements
  • BS degree in Civil, Environmental, or Chemical Engineering
  • PE license registration in Pennsylvania.
  • PE licenses in additional states desired.
  • 15+ years of experience in engineering design with a focus on water and/or wastewater systems.
  • Proven experience in managing engineering project and project managers as well as developing client relationships.
  • Demonstrated ability to lead and oversee projects, including wastewater treatment systems, pump stations, water systems and sewer collection systems, funding, permitting, and planning reports.
  • A desire to play a key role in growing our Pittsburgh metro office and contributing to the firm’s long-term success
Responsibilities
  • Assist in the establishment, management, and growth of a new branch office with division and regional support.
  • Help recruit, build, and manage a team of technical staff to support office operations and project execution.
  • Assist with the development and implementation of strategies for recruiting new clients, leveraging existing relationships and expanding business opportunities supporting the development of small to large design projects from inception to completion.
  • Lead project management efforts for water and wastewater engineering projects, including sewer comprehensive plans, engineering reports, and design for water/wastewater treatment, collection, distribution, water modeling, and pump stations.
  • Supporting the work of others and mentoring junior-level engineers & design/drafting technical staff.
  • Prepare detailed engineering reports, construction drawings, specifications, and cost estimates.
  • Serve as a primary point of contact for clients, contractors, and stakeholders, ensuring effective communication and problem-solving.
  • Participate in internal and external technical organizations

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

  • Acquired CWE, Tully, Forsgren, Johnson, Weiler expanding nationwide.
  • Morgan Stanley's 2023 investment fuels aggressive growth and margins.
  • Serves DOI, FEMA with $100M-$500M revenue across 50 states.

What critics are saying

  • PE pressure fragments service from 10+ acquisitions in 12-24 months.
  • AECOM, Jacobs commoditize stormwater post-2025 budget peaks.
  • Federal cuts hit government contracts in 2026-2027.

What makes Apex Companies unique

  • Proprietary ARTEMIS® platform manages environmental data for risk mitigation.
  • Manages over 600 stormwater facilities with inspections and repairs.
  • Ranks #13 in ENR All-Environmental firms for technical expertise.

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Benefits

Health Insurance

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Vision Insurance

Life Insurance

Disability Insurance

401(k) Company Match

Paid Vacation

Paid Sick Leave

Relocation Assistance

Company News

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.

The 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 Presswire
Nov 3rd, 2025
Apex Companies Acquires Forsgren Associates, Inc.

Bolsters Engineering Depth and Extends Operational Presence in Intermountain West

EIN Presswire
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.

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