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Senior Principal Engineer

Apex Companies
Location
Portland, OR; Vancouver, WA
Posted
18 days ago
Department
022 Greater Washington
What they actually want (must-haves)
  • Bachelor's degree in Civil Engineering
  • 15+ years of progressive experience managing infrastructure projects for ODOT and/or local agencies in Oregon
  • Professional Engineer (PE) license in both Oregon and Washington, or the ability to obtain both within six months of hire
  • Demonstrated experience leading multidisciplinary infrastructure design projects from pursuit through construction
  • Strong knowledge of ODOT Design Manual, AASHTO, MUTCD, and Oregon State and local agency standards
  • Experience with project management, budgeting, scheduling, and client management
Nice to have
  • Experience with MicroStation/OpenRoads Designer and 3D roadway modeling
  • Existing relationships with ODOT, Washington County, City of Portland, Port of Portland, Clackamas County, and other regional agencies across the northwest
  • Experience managing alternative delivery projects and multidisciplinary consultant teams
What the job really is

The Senior Principal Engineer at Apex will lead and manage multidisciplinary infrastructure projects across Oregon, focusing on collaboration with local agencies and teams. Responsibilities include business development, client relationship management, and ensuring successful project delivery while mentoring junior staff. The role emphasizes technical leadership in various engineering disciplines and requires active participation in marketing and strategic growth initiatives.

Benefits
  • 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
Things to weigh
  • No salary listed, but expected pay range is $150,000 — $200,000 USD
  • Role requires managing complex projects with significant budgets and client relationships, which may involve high pressure and responsibility
  • The position emphasizes business development, which may not appeal to candidates seeking purely technical roles
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