Principal Water & Sustainability

Apex Companies is seeking a Principal in Water & Sustainability to lead programs from assessment to implementation, manage projects, and build client relationships. The role requires over 10 years of experience in water resources and sustainability, strong project management skills, and business development expertise. The position is remote, offering benefits like medical, dental, and performance bonuses.
Responsibilities

Build and lead water and sustainability programs from assessment through implementation
Leverage stormwater, water supply, and wastewater expertise to identify sustainability opportunities
Manage project scope, schedule, budget, and deliverables
Translate regulatory requirements and field insights into sustainability targets and strategies
Serve as project manager and build long-term client relationships
Support growth in priority markets by identifying opportunities and contributing to proposals
Represent Apex in client meetings, industry forums, and partner engagements
Coordinate multidisciplinary teams across engineering, field services, and sustainability

Requirements

10+ years of experience in water resources, water stewardship, water reuse, water efficiency, water risk assessment, or water infrastructure
Hands-on experience in water sustainability program development and delivery
Business development experience and industry relationships
Ability to connect technical work to sustainability outcomes
Strong project management and client-facing skills
Bachelor's degree in engineering, environmental science, or related field

Preferred Qualifications

Experience in data center or mission-critical infrastructure
Familiarity with CDP Water, Alliance for Water Stewardship, or Volumetric Water Benefits Accounting

Benefits

Company-subsidized medical and dental
Company-paid life, short, and long-term disability
401k match and tuition assistance
Performance-based bonuses
Cross-training opportunities

About the Company
Apex Companies delivers engineering, consulting, and field services that help clients solve complex environmental and infrastructure challenges.