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[Remote] Principal Water & Sustainability

🌍 Remote · United States 💼 Full-time

Note: The job is a remote job and is open to candidates in USA. Apex Companies is hiring a Principal - Water & Sustainability to connect water infrastructure projects with sustainability goals for public and private sector clients. The role leads water and sustainability programs, manages projects and client relationships, and supports business growth in priority markets.

Responsibilities

  • Build and lead water and sustainability programs from assessment through implementation
  • Leverage Apex’s deep stormwater, water supply and wastewater expertise to identify practical 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 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

Skills

  • Must have 10+ years of experience in water resources, water stewardship, water reuse, water efficiency, water risk assessment, water infrastructure, or related fields
  • Hands-on experience in water sustainability program development and delivery
  • Business development experience and industry relationships that can translate to new opportunities
  • 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
  • Experience in data center or mission-critical infrastructure
  • Familiarity with CDP Water, Alliance for Water Stewardship, Volumetric Water Benefits Accounting, or similar frameworks

Benefits

  • Annual bonus opportunities.
  • Company-subsidized medical and dental.
  • Company-paid life, short, and long-term disability.
  • 401k match.
  • Tuition assistance.
  • Cross-training and the ability to work on a variety of projects.
  • Performance-based bonuses or other incentives.
  • Strong career growth opportunities.
  • The chance to work on meaningful projects with leading clients across industries.
  • Fully remote position based in the United States.

Company Overview

  • Apex is a national water resources and environmental services firm that provides single-source solutions for routine and complex projects. It was founded in 1988, and is headquartered in Rockville, Maryland, USA, with a workforce of 1001-5000 employees. Its website is https://www.apexcos.com.
  • Company H1B Sponsorship

  • Apex Companies has a track record of offering H1B sponsorships, with 5 in 2026, 1 in 2024, 1 in 2021, 2 in 2020. Please note that this does not guarantee sponsorship for this specific role.
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