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Lead Engineer - Water Resources

Apex Engineering Group
St. Cloud, MN Full Time
POSTED ON 3/26/2025
AVAILABLE BEFORE 4/23/2025

Office Location: St. Cloud, MN

Apex Engineering Group has an opening for a Lead Engineer working in our Water Group located in our St. Cloud, MN office.  Primary responsibilities include managing a team of engineers, technicians and support staff on water resource projects from the planning phase through design and construction.  A Lead Engineer shall be capable of independently managing projects and collaboratively contributing to the design and development of project plans and specifications while working with and mentoring project team members.  Lead Engineers typically report to a sector leader or principal of the firm.  Additional responsibilities include general marketing of the firm and various business development activities.

Typical Tasks and Duties:

  • Provide professional engineering services for clients by providing: studies, planning, design, specifications, plans, reports, construction observation and project management.
  • Communicate frequently and effectively with clients, supervisors and project team members on a consistent basis by providing updates and progress during all phases of projects
  • Attend company meetings, project meetings and client meetings on a regular basis.
  • This position will be responsible to lead the preparing of proposals and participating in interviews for securing work for the firm.  Responsibilities for business development will increase with experience and mentoring by senior staff.
  • This position will require the initiative to think independently and make rational judgment calls.
  • Provide direction and work with engineering technicians and other team members on the development of project plans and specifications.
  • Work and coordinate with other engineering departments on complex multi-discipline projects.
  • Understand and follow company employee handbook and mandated safety policies.
  • Perform responsibilities in a conscientious, legal and ethical manner with a strong attention to detail.
  • Must be able to work independently and in a team environment.
  • Participate in professional organizations and community leadership programs.
  • Travel and out of town stays may be required; may work overtime especially during the construction season.

Qualifications: 

  • Bachelor of Science Degree in Civil or Environmental Engineering required.
  • Professional Engineers License preferred or ability to be licensed within 6-12 months required.
  • 5-15 Years of experience working as a Civil Engineer in the water resources and storm water management field.
  • Strong project management skills and experience is essential for this position.
  • Construction management experience is also required.
  • Excellent written and verbal communication skills are a prerequisite.
  • Must be detail orientated, self-motivated with strong interpersonal and organizational skills.
  • Flexible working style and willingness to occasionally modify personal schedules as required to meet deadlines and/or client needs.
  • Proficient using Microsoft Windows/Office products (Word, Excel, Outlook, PowerPoint).
  • Experience in watershed modeling, storm water collection system design, pump station design, sizing and selecting equipment, preparing civil design drawings and preparing cost opinions is a plus.
  • Working knowledge of AutoCAD, Civil 3D or other CADD-based civil design software is a plus.
  • A valid driver’s license is required or the ability to obtain one.

 Physical Requirements: 

  • Ability to sit and operate a computer under normal ergonomic office conditions.
  • Required to work in an outdoors environment during construction season.
  • May require prolonged periods of standing and walking to perform some of the typical tasks and duties associated with construction observation and surveying.
  • Must work scheduled and required hours.
  • Required to lift objects or containers weighing 50-lbs.

Benefits: 

We're looking for experience, entrepreneurs, and enthusiasm. Apex believes that every employee plays an important role in our company's success and that is why we strive to provide our employees with a benefits program that rewards them for their hard work and dedication they put forth every day.

Apex is please to offer an extensive selection of benefits designed with our employee's health and financial wellbeing in mind. We review our benefit program each year to ensure our offerings provide the best combination of benefit coverage, network access and affordability. We offer Medical, Dental, Vision, 401(k), Life, Disability, Wellness, Health Savings Account, Flexible Spending Accounts, Employee Assistance Program, Paid Time Off, and Holidays.

EOE/AA

Please email lisa.markert@apexenggroup.com with any questions.

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