Senior Principal Engineer

Apex Companies, LLC

. Serve as project manager for a delivery portfolio of multidisciplinary infrastructure projects exceeding $3 million in cumulative annual project totals .

Posted 10/22/2026full-timeRichland • Washington • United StatesSenior💰 $150,000 - $200,000 per yearWebsite

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates expertise in managing complex infrastructure projects, ensuring technical excellence, quality, and client satisfaction while leading business development efforts and maintaining strong client relationships. Proficient in project management methodologies and familiar with relevant design standards and regulations.

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Project ManagementProfessional Engineer (PE) LicenseBusiness DevelopmentClient Relationship ManagementInfrastructure Design Standards

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Hard Skills

Infrastructure Project ManagementBudgetingSchedulingTechnical Report PreparationMultidisciplinary Design Coordination3D Roadway Modeling

Soft Skills

Excellent Verbal CommunicationWritten CommunicationPresentation SkillsMentoring

Tools & Technologies

Microsoft OfficeAutoCAD Civil 3DMicroStationOpenRoads Designer

Certifications & Qualifications

Bachelor's Degree in Civil EngineeringProfessional Engineer (PE) License in WashingtonProfessional Engineer (PE) License in Oregon

Industry Keywords

WSDOT Design ManualAASHTOMUTCDWashington State StandardsLocal Agency Standards

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Serve as project manager for a delivery portfolio of multidisciplinary infrastructure projects exceeding $3 million in cumulative annual project totals
Ensure technical excellence, quality, schedule, budget, and successful project delivery
Support pursuit and capture of more than $2 million in annual business development across Washington and Oregon
Lead business development for infrastructure projects in Eastern Washington, southwest Washington, and northwest regional agencies
Develop and maintain client relationships, identify project opportunities, and expand existing accounts
Serve as Project Manager and/or Principal-in-Charge for complex infrastructure projects from planning through construction
Oversee project scope, schedule, budget, quality, and client satisfaction
Provide technical leadership for roadway, highway, intersection, bridge, multimodal, and corridor improvement projects
Coordinate roadway, drainage, utilities, structures, traffic, and environmental disciplines
Manage multiple assignments and priorities with senior leadership
Prepare and review technical reports, engineering studies, design documents, and project deliverables
Mentor, coach, and develop junior engineers and project managers
Represent the firm at client meetings, industry events, and professional organizations
Lead the infrastructure practice and support staff growth through industry best practices with RCL marketing and PMO teams

Requirements

What you’ll need

Bachelor's degree in Civil Engineering
15+ years of progressive experience managing infrastructure projects for WSDOT and/or local agencies in Washington, along with similar experience in Oregon
Professional Engineer (PE) license in both Washington and Oregon, or the ability to obtain both within six months of hire
Experience leading multidisciplinary infrastructure design projects from pursuit through construction while keeping projects within scoped schedules and budgets
Strong knowledge of WSDOT Design Manual, AASHTO, MUTCD, and Washington State and local agency standards
Experience with project management, budgeting, scheduling, and client management
Proficiency with Microsoft Office and AutoCAD Civil 3D
Excellent verbal, written, and presentation skills
Proven business development and client relationship experience
Preferred: Experience with MicroStation/OpenRoads Designer and 3D roadway modeling
Preferred: Existing relationships with specified Eastern Washington and regional transportation agencies
Preferred: Experience managing alternative delivery projects and multidisciplinary consultant teams

Benefits

Comp & perks

Eligibility for equity awards
$20,000 sign-on bonus, subject to the Company's sign-on bonus program
Annual bonus opportunities
Company-subsidized medical and dental
Company-paid life, short-term, and long-term disability insurance
401(k) match
Tuition assistance
Cross-training and the ability to work on a variety of projects
Performance-based bonuses or other incentives