Sr. Transportation/Highway Engineer

Short Elliott Hendrickson, Inc.

$95K — $130K *
Transportation
Less than 5 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • Bachelor's Degree in Civil Engineering or related field
  • Licensed Professional Engineer in Minnesota
  • Experience in highway design and MNDOT projects
  • Strong team collaboration skills
  • Excellent written and verbal communication abilities
  • Proficiency in Microstation/GeoPak/ORD (Open Roads Designer)
  • Willingness to travel for client meetings and project inspections

Responsibilities

  • Work alongside award-winning leaders in transportation engineering
  • Plan, develop, coordinate, and oversee various client projects
  • Cultivate and maintain strong client relationships during and post-projects
  • Mentor and manage project staff to foster a positive team culture
  • Stay updated on regulatory programs and design standards through active learning
  • Represent the company at public meetings and with agencies
  • Prepare detailed project scopes and financial proposals

Benefits

  • Engagement with award-winning professionals
  • Opportunity for continued education and professional development
  • Collaborative team environment
  • Exposure to a variety of transportation projects
  • Potential for progress in supervisory roles alongside seasoned peers
Full Job Description
What you will be doing:
  • Work and learn from some of our award-winning transportation team leaders: WTS Minnesota Woman of the Year, ASCE MN Outstanding Engineer of the Year and the 2025 Young Transportation Professional of the Year
  • Planning, developing, coordinating, and directing multiple projects for a variety of clients
  • Maintaining close relationships with clients throughout development of projects and after completion
  • Managing, mentoring, and working with staff as needed to provide a positive team environment
  • Maintaining an understanding of relevant regulatory programs, funding requirements, design standards and procedures through active participation in continuing education programs and professional associations
  • Representing SEH with agencies at project and public meetings
  • Prepare project approaches, scopes and fees required to complete projects
  • Present proposals to clients, interview for projects, and select project teams
  • Determining major project design decisions in conjunction with client
  • Performing complex design calculations
  • Checking accuracy of completed work and being responsible for ensuring QA/QC procedures are followed


Required Qualifications:
  • Bachelor's Degree in Civil Engineering or related field
  • Licensed Professional Engineer in Minnesota
  • Ability to travel as needed for team meetings, client consultations, business development excursions, on-site inspections/visits, occasional overnight travel may be required
  • Strong ability to work in a team environment
  • Experience in highway design and construction of MNDOT projects
  • Must possess strong written and verbal communication skills
  • Design experience in any of these; Microstation/GeoPak/ORD (Open Roads Designer)


Preferred Qualifications:
  • A minimum of two (2) years of managing project design teams
  • A minimum of six (6) years design experience
  • Supervisory and/or mentoring experience in the related field
  • Active participation in professional organizations, conferences and technical publications
  • Previous experience with a Civil Engineering Consulting firm doing design or project management


Base compensation is expected to be in the range of $95,000 and $130,000 based on skill set and experience. Check out our full benefits package at SEH Hiring Journey.

Due to current business and operational considerations, unable to hire employees residing in the following states at this time: AK, AR, CA, CT, DE, HI, KY, MA, RI, VT, and PR. Candidates willing to relocate should indicate this in their application.

The selected candidate must be authorized to work for any employer in the U.S. without requiring visa sponsorship now or in the future.

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