Principal Engineer
Forsgren Associates, Inc.
Salary undisclosed
Need a reasonable accommodation to apply or interview? Contact us.
JobMinglr uses automated technology to recommend jobs based on profile information and job preferences. Match Score does not determine eligibility for a position, prevent a user from viewing or applying to a job, or make hiring decisions on behalf of an employer.
Description
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 Title: Sr Project Manager
Benefits
- 401(k)
- paid time off
- flexible schedule
- bonus
About this role
Forsgren Associates, now part of Apex Company, is seeking a Managing Engineer to lead water and wastewater infrastructure projects across the western U.S. while building and mentoring a technical team. You'll own the full project lifecycle—from planning and design through bidding and construction—while managing schedules, budgets, and quality standards. Beyond day-to-day operations, you'll drive business growth by cultivating client relationships, identifying new opportunities, and preparing proposals and presentations that expand the firm's regional footprint.
This role demands a PE-licensed civil engineer with at least 10 years in water/wastewater work and proven project management experience. You'll need strong capabilities in staff mentorship, strategic planning, and operational oversight, along with the communication and interpersonal skills to work effectively with both your team and clients. The position is based in Salt Lake City and requires in-office presence.
Forsgren offers a $20,000 sign-on bonus, competitive pay, flexible scheduling, comprehensive medical/vision/dental coverage with HSA, generous PTO, and a 401(k) with employer contribution. If you're ready to take on leadership responsibility while contributing to long-term organizational growth at an established firm, this is worth exploring.
This role's local market on JobMinglr
Pay for this role
The employer didn't post a pay range for this role. That usually means pay is set in negotiation, which favors whoever arrives with numbers. Check ranges on comparable Principal Engineer postings in Salt Lake City, and analyze any offer before you accept it.
Before you apply, worth reading
How JobMinglr reads this job
Every listing here is scored against your profile before you apply: skills overlap, experience level, location and work arrangement, each weighted and explained. You see the score and the reasons, not just a list. How the matching works.