Senior Transportation Project Engineer

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 grow, we’re focused on building a team of high-performing professionals who are ready to lead, collaborate, and push what’s possible. At Apex, you don’t just join a company, you help shape what comes next. Our Northeast Division is a well-respected and award-winning group where career development, training, and mentoring co-exist with diverse civil, environmental, water resources, and traffic/transportation projects in a fast-paced and rewarding work environment.

Our Transportation Practice is hiring a Senior Project Engineer for a hybrid role based in our Providence, RI office. We will consider candidates in Massachusetts or Connecticut who are open to commuting to Rhode Island 2-3 times a week. This position will be responsible for the technical supervision of complex transportation projects and ensure the work performed conforms to the contractual scope of work, budget, and schedule.

Responsibilities

: Serves as the Technical Lead for the transportation components of more complex projects Responsible for the technical coordination among other design disciplines and subconsultants Leads the development of 3D roadway design models using AutoCAD Civil3D in accordance with RIDOT standards and workflows Oversees or prepares plan sets, special provisions, and cost estimates for roadway design projects Assists Project Managers in the following: Planning, coordination, and execution of both large and small projects Complying with assigned project schedules and budget on projects by actively reporting on project progress and identifying additional work outside the contractual scope Developing technical approaches, schedules, and fee estimates for proposals on large-scale or more complex projects to produce an effective and quality proposal Develops technical solutions for complex roadway projects by applying engineering knowledge and skills to produce quality work Maintains positive relationships with clients, Participates in developing the technical approach for proposals Supervises and trains less experienced staff by providing daily guidance and checks their work and progress; serves as a positive role model and mentor for junior staff Manages a direct report, including managing workload management, approving timesheets and expense reports, and guiding career path development Maintains quality control within the department by reviewing designs, calculations, and assumptions on projects Prepares for and performs oral presentations to the public, municipal boards, and clients regarding project deliverables, and to external associations and at professional conferences

What We'Re Looking For

: Bachelors of Science Degree in Civil or Environmental Engineering or other related Engineering discipline Professional Engineering License, or working towards licensure within one year, in a State(s) where Apex does work or ability to obtain same by reciprocity 5+ years of roadway design experience Strong writing skills to prepare technical memoranda, reports, proposals, contracts, and subcontract scopes of work