Principal WaterWastewater Infrastructure (New England Strategic Growth)

Springfield, VT - USA

Monthly Salary: USD 200000 - 220000

Posted on: 15-10-2025

Vacancies: 1 Vacancy

Job Summary

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 andwe want you to grow with us.

Apex is expanding our Infrastructure Practice and seeking a Principal-level leader to build and grow our Water/Wastewater business in one of our target Northeast markets: Springfield or Worcester Massachusetts; Manchester New Hampshire; or Southwest Connecticut.

This role will begin as a remote position with the intent to establish a local office in one of the target markets. Once the office is opened the position will transition to a hybrid work arrangement.

This is a strategic growth role for a senior client-facing professional with a strong municipal network and an active book of business. The successful candidate will lead business development and project delivery for municipal water wastewater and stormwater infrastructure projects in their local geography supported by Apexs national resources and multidisciplinary teams.

If you are an entrepreneurial leader with a track record of building markets winning work and delivering impactful infrastructure projects we invite you to join Apex and help shape the next chapter of our Infrastructure growth.

We are offering a sign-on bonus as well as relocation for the right candidate.

Key Responsibilities:

Market Growth & Leadership

Lead the growth of Apexs water wastewater and stormwater services within your designated local market.
Develop and execute a strategic plan to expand relationships with municipal utility and public-sector clients.
Leverage existing client relationships and your market insight to establish Apex as a trusted regional partner.
Collaborate with Divisional and Regional Leadership to align local efforts with Apexs broader infrastructure strategy.

Client Development & Relationship Management

Serve as a trusted advisor to municipal and utility clients understanding their infrastructure priorities and funding mechanisms.
Identify and pursue new project opportunities lead proposal development and manage interview and negotiation processes.
Drive cross-selling of Apexs complementary environmental construction and compliance services.
Represent Apex at professional associations technical committees and industry conferences.

Project Delivery & Fiscal Oversight

Oversee delivery of municipal infrastructure projects including water and wastewater treatment distribution/collection systems and stormwater management.
Ensure technical excellence quality control and adherence to scope schedule and budget.
Provide technical leadership mentoring and QA/QC oversight to project teams.
Manage project performance including backlog utilization and profitability metrics.

Team Building & Mentorship

Recruit mentor and develop engineers project managers and technical staff to grow Apexs local presence.
Foster a collaborative high-performance culture focused on client satisfaction and technical excellence.
Participate in Apexs Principal Leadership group contributing to strategic planning market development and talent initiatives.

What were looking for:

BS or MS Degree in Civil or Environmental Engineering or relevant engineering discipline
15 years of experience in municipal water wastewater or stormwater infrastructure
Registered Professional Engineer preferred in MA CT or NH
Proven background in the design and management of water and wastewater treatment distribution collection and conveyance systems
Demonstrated success in developing new markets securing key municipal clients and achieving financial growth targets
Strong record of mentoring team development and leading cross-discipline project teams
Demonstrated ability to work effectively with clients in a forward-thinking manner to drive growth and sustained performance through effective leadership
Excellent written and verbal communication skills
Desire to manage and mentor all levels of staff

Why youll 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.
1800 employee national firm with 50 locations across the US.

Apex Job Title: Principal

Req ID: 10811

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