Airports Engineer / Project Manager

SEH; Saint Paul (MN); On-site; USD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Employee ownership

Career development

Work-life balance

Flexible holidays

Paid Family Leave

Job summary

SEH is seeking an engaged Civil Engineer to lead airport infrastructure projects in the Saint Paul area. You will oversee planning, design, and construction activities for runways, taxiways, and related facilities, coordinating with clients and multidisciplinary teams.

The ideal candidate has a Civil Engineering degree, a PE license (or ability to obtain Minnesota licensure), and experience with FAA standards and airport projects. Travel for on-site observations and meetings is expected.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Civil Engineering or related engineering discipline.
• Professional Engineer (PE) license or ability to obtain Minnesota licensure.
• Experience with FAA requirements, funding programs, or airport design standards.
• Experience with airport planning, design, and/or construction projects.
• Ability to travel for on-site observations, team meetings, and client consultations.

Responsibilities

• Lead and contribute to planning, design, and delivery of airport infrastructure projects including runways, taxiways, aprons, buildings, utilities, and other airfield improvements.
• Manage airport projects through development phases with scope, schedules, budgets, resources and deliverables.
• Prepare and oversee construction plans, specifications, bidding docs, technical studies, reports, estimates, and other project documentation.
• Collaborate with clients, engineers, planners, agencies, contractors, and stakeholders to identify project needs and develop solutions.
• Apply airport design standards, engineering principles, and regulatory requirements throughout project development and construction.
• Support federal and state funding and grant-related project activities.
• Provide technical leadership and mentoring to engineers and project team members.
• Support construction-phase activities and coordination with clients, contractors, and agencies.
• Build and maintain strong client relationships and look for long-term infrastructure opportunities.

Skills

Strong written and verbal comms

Ability to travel for on-site work

Education

Bachelor's degree in Civil Engineering

Tools

FAA requirements knowledge

Job description

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®.

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

This Opportunity:

• Lead and contribute to the planning, design, and delivery of airport infrastructure projects, including runways, taxiways, aprons, buildings, utilities, and other airfield improvements
• Manage airport projects through various phases of development, coordinating scope, schedules, budgets, technical resources, and deliverables
• Prepare and oversee construction plans, specifications, bidding documents, technical studies, reports, estimates, and other project documentation
• Collaborate with clients, engineers, planners, agencies, contractors, and other project stakeholders to identify project needs and develop effective solutions
• Apply airport design standards, engineering principles, and regulatory requirements throughout project development and construction
• Support federal and state funding and grant-related project activities
• Provide technical leadership, coaching, and mentoring to engineers and other project team members
• Support construction-phase activities, including coordination with clients, contractors, and agencies
• Build and maintain strong client relationships while identifying opportunities to continue supporting their long-term infrastructure needs
• Create and foster an empowered team environment by embracing individual accountability and contributing collaboratively to shared success
• This opportunity is open to candidates residing in the following areas: St Paul, MN and surrounding area

Essential Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Civil Engineering or a related engineering discipline
• Professional Engineer (PE) license or ability to obtain appropriate Minnesota licensure
• Experience working with FAA requirements, funding programs, or airport design standards
• Demonstrated experience with airport planning, design, and/or construction projects
• Ability to travel as needed for on-site observations, team meetings, client consultations etc. including overnight travel
• Experience managing engineering projects, including coordination of scope, schedule, budget, and project teams
• Experience working collaboratively with clients, agencies, contractors, and multidisciplinary project teams
• Knowledge of applicable engineering standards, design requirements, and construction practices
• Strong written and verbal communication skills

Preferred Qualifications

• Six (6) to eight (8) years of relevant civil engineering experience, with airport or aviation-related infrastructure experience preferred
• Two (2) or more years of project management experience
• Experience developing construction plans, specifications, estimates, and bidding documents
• Demonstrated experience mentoring, coaching, or