Senior Civil Engineer

The role

The Senior Civil Engineer will lead technical projects and manage civil engineering projects for municipal, county, and public agency clients. This role involves business development, mentoring junior staff, and attending public agency meetings to present technical information.

What you will do

• Serve as a senior technical lead on projects with a cumulative annual project total exceeding $750K.
• Contribute to successful business development efforts exceeding $250K annually.
• Manage civil engineering projects for municipal, county, and other public agency clients.
• Attend and participate in city council, county commission, public works, and other agency meetings.
• Establish and maintain strong relationships with municipal and county representatives, public works departments, and utilities.
• Estimate and budget labor hours for design projects.
• Oversee project schedules, budgets, technical quality, and client satisfaction.
• Mentor and support the professional development of junior engineering staff.
• Identify and participate in business development opportunities, proposal pursuits, and client presentations.
• Participate in professional organizations and community functions.

Required qualifications

• 8+ years of experience as a consulting civil engineer, with a background in county, municipal, or other public agency engineering projects.
• Bachelor's degree in civil engineering.
• Active Professional Engineer (P.E.) license in Utah or the ability to obtain Utah licensure within an agreed-upon timeframe.
• Demonstrated experience attending and participating in meetings with city, county, municipal, or other public agency representatives.
• Experience managing or delivering public infrastructure projects in transportation, stormwater management, water and wastewater utilities, or other civil infrastructure.
• Strong understanding of civil engineering design principles, construction standards, local codes, permitting requirements, and applicable public agency standards.
• Demonstrated ability to communicate technical information, present project updates, and coordinate effectively with public agency clients and stakeholders.
• Experience developing and maintaining relationships with municipalities, counties, public works departments, and utilities.
• Proven history of successfully managing project schedules, budgets, and deliverables.
• Ability to develop practical and creative engineering solutions.
• Experience supporting business development, preparing proposals, and identifying opportunities to expand client relationships.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office applications, including Word, Excel, and Outlook.

Benefits

• Company-subsidized medical and dental.
• Company-paid life, short, and long-term disability.
• 401k match.
• Tuition assistance.
• Performance-based bonuses or other incentives.

About the company

Apex Companies is a growing consulting and engineering firm in the AEC industry. The firm focuses on projects that shape communities and protect the environment.