Principal Engineer/Senior Technical Leader
Apex Companies.com
170k - 400k USD/year
Hybrid
Remote
Full Time
Are you highly motivated, hard-working, and seeking to join a growth-focused consulting & engineering firm? Are you looking for a company that will invest in your development and grow your professional skills? If so, consider a career with Apex!
Powered by record sales, extraordinary client retention, strategic acquisitions, and an entrepreneurial spirit, Apex Companies is one of the fastest growing engineering and environmental consulting firms in the US. We were recently recognized by the Zweig Group as one of the fastest growing firms in the AEC industry. We take pride in providing our clients with exceptional service and have earned numerous awards for project excellence. We continue to grow, and we want you to grow with us.
Apex is seeking a Principal Technical Leader. This opportunity is remote.
Your Responsibilities as a Principal Technical Leader:
Come grow with Apex. The sky is the limit regarding where your career will take you – whether it be a largely technical role, an operations role, or a growth/sales lead role. For a Principal, we are looking for you to:
- Serve as senior technical lead on cumulative projects which total $2 to $5 million annually. Contribute to successful business development of new clients and projects at greater than $1 million annually.
- Write and review technical reports and proposals.
- Assist with project management activities.
- Augment a busy established, successful practice in groundwater/soil characterization and remediation;
- Identify and develop successful client relationships and new business development opportunities with public and private clients on local, regional or national basis; business development of $400,000 annual revenue
- Mentor and train scientific staff and ensure quality work product.
- Actively develop your own career growth.
What We'Re Looking For:
- BS in Engineering. Master's degree is preferred.
- Minimum 15 years of experience with environmental/remediation services, including technical writing, technical oversight, project management, business development, and staff management
- Experience with oil & gas, manufacturing industries, utilities, landfills, and chlorinated solvent sites highly desired, Potentially Responsible Parties (PRP) groups municipalities. (preferred)
- Current California PE (required)
- Proven track record in business development and project management (required)
- Proven track record of mentoring and developing staff (preferred)
- Strong technical writing skills, the ability to successfully multi-task, safety awareness, and a good record and understanding of safe work practices.
- 40-hour HAZWOPER certification.
- Valid driver's license and personal vehicle are required.
- Strong communication skills.
- Proficiency with Microsoft Office suite.
- Experience with Deltek Vision is preferred.
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.
- 1,800+ employee national firm with 50+ locations across the US.
Req ID: 10810
Annual Expected Pay Range$170,000—$185,000 USDWe believe in equality for all and celebrate the diversity and differences of our employees, customers, and communities. We do not discriminate based on gender, race or color, ethnicity or national origin, age, disability, religion, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, veteran status, or any other applicable characteristics protected by law. Apex aims to make apexcos.com accessible to all users. If you have a disability or special need that requires accommodation to navigate our website or complete the application process, please contact Talent@apexcos.com or (301) 417-0200. Likewise, feel free to reach out to us if you would like to view or discuss Apex policy related to equal employment opportunity or have any related concerns. EO/AA/VEV/Disabled Employer
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Principal Engineer/Senior Technical Leader
Hybrid
Remote
Full Time
170k - 400k USD/year
September 29, 2025