About this Water Resources Staff Engineer (May 2027 Grad) role at Apex Companies
Are you driven to grow, lead, and make a meaningful impact? At Apex, we’re building more than a consulting and engineering firm—we’re creating a place where your career accelerates, your contributions matter, and your potential is fully realized. We believe your growth is our growth, which is why we invest in your development at every stage of your career. Here, you’ll work on projects that shape communities, protect the environment, and create lasting impact, all while being empowered with the autonomy and flexibility to do your best work.
Fueled by high-quality delivery, exceptional client retention, and strategic acquisitions, Apex Companies continues to rank among the fastest-growing firms in the AEC industry, recently recognized by the Zweig Group for our industry-leading growth. Our success is grounded in strong leadership, a collaborative culture, and a shared commitment to delivering exceptional outcomes.
As we continue to expand, we're looking for high-performing professionals who are ready to lead, collaborate, innovate, and create impact. At Apex, you help shape what's next. When we succeed together, we share in that success. All Apex positions are eligible for annual bonus opportunities, reinforcing our commitment to recognizing and rewarding meaningful contributions that drive our collective growth.
As a Water Resources Engineer, you will work alongside experienced engineers and technical professionals on a variety of water resources and stormwater projects throughout the planning, design, permitting, and construction phases.
- Assist in the planning, design, and delivery of water resources engineering projects, including stormwater management, flood mitigation, water quality improvement, and water control structure projects.
- Support the development of engineering calculations, technical reports, studies, and design documents under the guidance of senior engineers.
- Assist with hydrologic and hydraulic analyses for stormwater systems, watersheds, floodplains, and drainage infrastructure.
- Learn and apply stormwater modeling software such as HEC-HMS, HEC-RAS, and StormWise/ICPR4 to support project evaluations and designs.
- Assist with floodplain mapping, flood assessments, watershed studies, and water resources planning efforts.
- Support the preparation of permit applications and regulatory documentation for local, state, and federal agencies.
- Participate in field investigations, site visits, data collection, and construction observation activities.
- Assist with preparing plans, specifications, exhibits, and construction documents using AutoCAD Civil 3D and other engineering software.
- Coordinate with multidisciplinary teams including civil, environmental, planning, and GIS professionals.
- Develop an understanding of regulatory requirements and permitting processes associated with agencies such as FDEP, SFWMD, USACE, and FDOT.
- Contribute to proposal development, technical presentations, and project documentation as needed.
- Build technical expertise and professional skills through mentorship, training, and hands-on project experience.
What We're Looking For
- Bachelor’s degree in Civil Engineering, Environmental Engineering, or a related engineering discipline with graduation estimated for May 2027.
- Recent engineering or related internship experience.
- Engineer-in-Training (EIT) certification or ability to obtain within 12 months of hire preferred.
- Strong interest in water resources, stormwater management, hydrology, hydraulics, and environmental systems.
- Exposure to engineering software such as ArcGIS, AutoCAD Civil 3D, HEC-HMS, HEC-RAS, or similar tools is preferred.
- Familiarity with Microsoft Office Suite (Excel, Word, Outlook, Teams, etc.).
- Strong analytical, problem-solving, and organizational skills.
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
- Ability to work both independently and collaboratively in a team environment.
- Willingness to perform occasional field work and site visits.
- Valid driver's license with a good driving record.
- Authorization to work in the United States without current or future sponsorship.
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 70+ locations across the US.
| Apex Job Title: Engineer 1 - Staff Engineer |
Req ID: 12186
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