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Apex Companies is seeking a Managing Engineer to lead water and wastewater infrastructure projects and engineering teams. The role spans planning and design through bidding and construction, with responsibility for project delivery, client relationships, business development, staff development, and regional strategic planning. The position is with Forsgren Associates, an Apex company, and is eligible for a $20,000 sign-on bonus subject to program terms.
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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. When you join Forsgren Associates, a newly acquired Apex Company, you won't just be 'going to work'. You'll be helping grow a longstanding business while receiving the recognition and support your commitment to professional growth deserves. This role is eligible for a $20,000 sign-on bonus, subject to the terms and conditions of the Company's sign-on bonus program. Your Responsibilities as a Managing Engineer: * Lead and manage a team of engineers and technical staff on a wide variety of Water/Wastewater infrastructure projects-from planning and design through bidding and construction. * Drive operational excellence by monitoring project schedules, budgets, technical quality, and team workload. * Strengthen and expand client relationships and workload through responsive, value-driven engineering solutions. * Guide and mentor staff to cultivate a high-performing team culture focused on quality, accountability, and professional growth. * Develop and strengthen client relationships by proactively identifying new business opportunities through networking, thoughtful engagement, proposal preparation, and client presentations, supporting the growth of our regional business development program. * Partner with division leadership on strategic planning, business development, and client relationship management throughout the western U.S. * Play a central role in talent development, succession planning, and long-term organizational sustainability. What we're looking for: * B.S. in Civil Engineering (or related field) * Professional Engineer (PE) registration in Utah (or ability to obtain such a license) * 10+ years of water/wastewater engineering experience * Project management experience including development of project proposals, scopes, budgets, and successful execution of engineering projects * Strong staff mentorship and performance management capabilities * Experience with strategic planning, client development, and operational oversight * Excellent verbal and written communications skills, and strong interpersonal skills Why you'll love working for us: * Flexible Schedule * Competitive Pay * Medical, Vision, Dental, and HSA * Generous PTO * 401K Plan including employer contribution #LI-EK1 Req ID: 11769 Apex... For full info follow application link. As an EEO/Affirmative Action Employer all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regar d to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or veteran status.
How this job compares
Set against the 5,113 open Civil Engineer jobs on Olive Jobs, counted October 30, 2026.
- Pay
- This postingNot listed
- Utah median$91–150K/yr43 salary ranges
- US median$31–43/hr210 hourly ranges
- Openings
- Olive Jobs lists 102 open Civil Engineer jobs in Utah and 5,113 across the US. 5% of them nationwide are listed as remote or flexible.
- Experience
- This posting asks for at least 10 years of experience — more than three in four Civil Engineer postings that state a minimum ask for (median 6 years, across 4,139 postings).
- Education
- This posting asks for a bachelor's degree; 3,932 of the 5,113 open Civil Engineer jobs (77%) ask for a bachelor's degree or higher.
Counted across the open, public US postings on Olive Jobs on October 30, 2026. Pay medians are the middle values of the low ends and of the high ends of postings that list both ends of a range in the same cadence (a yearly salary or an hourly rate); a range's midpoint is halfway between its ends. Pay and experience figures resting on fewer than 20 postings are left out.
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