Sr. Transportation/Highway Engineer

Imagine being an employee-owner of a company guided by engaged and empowered team members like yourself. Where a culture of respect, flexibility, and accountability aren't just ideals - they're our foundation, and diverse backgrounds and perspectives are valued as drivers of innovation and growth. Join us, as together, we are Building a Better World for All of Us®.

You belong at SEH

SEH is currenting searching for a Sr. Transportation/Highway Engineer to join our talented Transportation team!

Why our employee-owners love SEH:

"I was on vacation last week and had zero concerns that my colleagues would help out with anything that came into my inbox!" – GIS Analyst

"What company has a CEO who cares enough to seek out one-on-one conversations ranging from 'How are you?' to 'What do you think would help the company?' SEH, that's who. " – Civil Engineering Technician

"Having the feeling that my voice matters and believing that SEH truly cares about the employees is so satisfying!" – Sr Financial Analyst

"It feels good having colleagues and supervisors that provide support and resources for growth and learning!" – Civil Engineer

"This is the first company I've worked for with a true entrepreneurial spirit." – Sr Mechanical Engineer

Why you’ll love SEH:

Collaborate on amazing projects of varying size and complexity that positively impact communities

Being 100% employee-owned means we all share in the company’s success

Career development through continued education, licensure/certification, skills, and technical training

Work arrangements that promote work/life balance

Flexible holidays enable individuals to tailor their festivities

Paid Family Leave provides time to care for loved ones, whether family by birth or family by choice

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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

Who We Are

Better Places. Clean Water. Renewing Infrastructure. Improving Mobility. SEH is an employee-owned engineering, architectural, planning, and environmental company, offering a wide variety of services . We've been helping government, industrial, and commercial clients find solutions to complex challenges since 1927. Our 900+ employee-owners across the US unite behind our core purpose of Building a Better World for All of Us®.

Base compensation is expected to be in the range of $95,000 and $140,000 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.

SEH is an Equal Opportunity Employer, committed to providing equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, national origin, disability, or veteran status. We take affirmative action to ensure that all employment decisions are based on merit, qualifications, and abilities. Women and Minorities are encouraged to apply.

Notice to Third Party Agencies: SEH does not accept unsolicited resumes from third party recruiting firms. Absent a signed Service Agreement by SEH’s Talent Director, SEH reserves the right to pursue and hire these candidates without financial obligation to recruiters or agencies.

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