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Lead Engineer

Apex Engineering Group
St. Cloud, MN Full Time
POSTED ON 4/15/2025
AVAILABLE BEFORE 7/2/2025

Office Location: Any Apex Office (Fargo, Bismarck, or Dickinson, ND or Detroit Lakes, St. Cloud, or Minnetonka, MN)

Apex Engineering Group has an opening for a Lead Engineer working in our Water Group.  Primary responsibilities include managing a team of engineers, technicians, and support staff on water and/or wastewater 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 senior engineer, 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 administration, 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 as deemed necessary.
  • 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 teams 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 as deemed appropriate.
  • Travel and out of town stays may be required; may work overtime especially during the construction season.
  • Other duties as assigned by the supervisor.

Qualifications: 

  • Bachelor of Science Degree in Civil or Environmental Engineering required.  Master’s Degree is a plus.
  • Professional Engineers License preferred or ability to be licensed within 6-12 months required.
  • 7 or more years of experience working as a Civil Engineer or Environmental Engineer in the water and/or wastewater field.
  • Experience relating to water supply, distribution and treatment, wastewater collection, conveyance and treatment is necessary, but working knowledge of all is not required.
  • Experience in preparing civil design drawings, specifications and opinions of cost related to water/sewer utilities, pump stations, treatment facilities, etc. is preferred.
  • Experience working with local and state agencies is a plus.
  • Strong project management skills and experience is essential for this position.
  • Construction management experience is 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).
  • Hydraulic modeling and/or process modeling 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 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 or surveying.
  • Required to lift objects or containers weighing 50-lbs.
  • Must work scheduled and required hours.
  • To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements described here are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

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.

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

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