Environmental Principal

Apexcompanies · Pittsburgh, PA · Other

Posted 2026-10-13

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Your Responsibilities as an Environmental Principal Engineer:

Assist in the establishment, management, and growth of a new branch office with division and regional support

Help recruit, build, and manage a team of technical staff to support office operations and project execution

Assist with the development and implementation of strategies for recruiting new clients, leveraging existing relationships and expanding business opportunities supporting the development of small to large design projects from inception to completion

Lead project management efforts for Site Assessments & Remediation, Emergency Response, Natural Resources, EHS & compliance, Permitting, Planning & Management or Reporting Assurance Services.

Supporting the work of others and mentoring junior-level engineers & design/drafting technical staff.

Serve as a primary point of contact for clients, contractors, and stakeholders, ensuring effective communication and problem-solving

Participate in internal and external technical organizations

What we're looking for:

4-year degree in Geology, Hydrogeology, Environmental Science, Civil Engineering, or related science

Professional certification strongly desired (e.g. PG, LSRP, PE, etc.)

15+ years of progressive and successful experience performing and managing diverse environmental investigation, remediation, permitting, or compliance projects. Ideal candidate will have a book of business surrounding these.

Proven experience in managing both technical staff and project managers while  developing client relationships

Proficiency in applicable regulations and guidance (e.g. PADEP, NJDEP, NYSEC, EPA etc.) in their domain.

A desire to play a key role in growing our  Pittsburgh metro office and contributing to the firm’s long-term success

Build national networks

Drive cross-collaboration

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 50+ locations across the US.

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Apex Job Title: Principal

Req ID: 11945

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