Are you driven to grow, lead, and make a meaningful impact? At Apex, we’re building more than a consulting and engineering firm—we’re creating a place where your career accelerates, your contributions matter, and your potential is fully realized. We believe your growth is our growth, which is why we invest in your development at every stage of your career. Here, you’ll work on projects that shape communities, protect the environment, and create lasting impact, all while being empowered with the autonomy and flexibility to do your best work.

Fueled by high-quality delivery, exceptional client retention, and strategic acquisitions, Apex Companies continues to rank among the fastest-growing firms in the AEC industry, recently recognized by the Zweig Group for our industry-leading growth. Our success is grounded in strong leadership, a collaborative culture, and a shared commitment to delivering exceptional outcomes.

As we continue to expand, we're looking for high-performing professionals who are ready to lead, collaborate, innovate, and create impact. At Apex, you help shape what's next. When we succeed together, we share in that success. All Apex positions are eligible for annual bonus opportunities, reinforcing our commitment to recognizing and rewarding meaningful contributions that drive our collective growth.

This role is eligible for a $5,000 sign-on bonus, subject to the terms and conditions of the Company's sign-on bonus program.

Our Northeast Division is a well-respected and award-winning group where career development, training, and mentoring co-exist with diverse civil, environmental, water resources, infrastructure, and traffic/transportation projects in a fast-paced and rewarding work environment.

We are hiring an entry-level Water/Wastewater Engineer for our Northeast Region. This position is available immediately so we will only consider candidates who are able to start a position by January 2027. Candidates must be able to work out of our Quincy or Woburn, MA office. You will be expected to work in-office at first to, but the role will move to hybrid once you progress in your position.

Primary Responsibilities:

Under the direction of a Project Manager, Senior Project Engineer, or Project Engineer, the Engineer will perform the following items for projects which would include water distribution, pumping, and treatment systems and/or wastewater collection, pumping, and treatment:

Design calculations;

Bid documents including specifications and drawings;

State, federal, and local permit applications

Perform fieldwork such as surveying, GPS data collection, infrastructure inspections and assessment, water sampling, and construction observation;

Contribute to reports describing the objectives, methods, results, and conclusions from field efforts.

Use technical software to support drinking water projects;

Use AutoCAD to support planning and design

Develop and maintain positive working relationships with staff.

May provide on-the-job training and mentoring for interns

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What we're looking for:

Bachelor's degree in Civil or Environmental Engineering or a related field

EIT certification preferred. If working toward EIT, should obtain within the first year of employment

Experience with AutoCAD is required

GIS experience is a plus

Relevant co-op or internship experience is a strong plus

Excellent technical writing skills

Proficient in MS Office software

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.

2,000+ employee national firm with 70+ locations across the US.

Apex Job Title: Engineer 1 - Staff Engineer

Req # 12265

Annual Expected Pay Range $70,000 — $88,000 USD

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