Civil Airports Engineer / Project Manager

Short-Elliott-Hendrickson, Incorporated; Madison (WI); On-site; USD 125,000 - 150,000; Full time

Job summary

Short-Elliott-Hendrickson, Incorporated is seeking a Civil Airports Engineer / Project Manager to join our Airports team in Madison, WI. The role focuses on leading the design of airport infrastructure, ensuring regulatory compliance and budget adherence.

We value employee-owners and provide opportunities for professional growth, licensure support, and collaboration on diverse projects that impact communities.

Qualifications

• Experience leading planning, design, and execution of complex airport, FAA and WisDOT projects.
• Strong foundational knowledge and technical acumen in civil engineering.

Responsibilities

• Lead and oversee detailed design of airport infrastructure projects (runways, taxiways, aprons, buildings, utilities).
• Ensure high standards of quality, safety, and regulatory compliance across all project phases.
• Prepare construction plans and specifications; contribute to estimation and budgeting to deliver on time and on budget.
• Collaborate with clients, planners and engineers to define scopes, schedules, and fee proposals; manage grant applications.

Skills

Leading airport projects

Cross-functional teams

Education

Bachelor's degree in Civil Engineering

Professional Engineer license (Wisconsin)

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®.

You belong at SEH

SEH SEH is currenting searching for a Civil Airports Engineer / Project Manager to join our talented Airports 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

This Opportunity:

• Lead and oversee detailed design of airport infrastructure projects, including runways, taxiways, aprons, buildings, and utilities
• Ensure high standards of quality, safety, and regulatory compliance throughout all phases of project delivery
• Prepare comprehensive construction plans and specifications while actively contributing to project estimation and budgeting to ensure projects are delivered on time and on budget
• Partner with clients, planners and engineers to define project scopes, develop task hour budgets, create schedules, prepare fee proposals, and lead federal and state grant application and management efforts
• Stay at the forefront of industry excellence by mastering the latest airport design standards and innovative procedures
• 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 Madison, WI

Essential Qualifications:

• Demonstrated experience leading planning, design, and execution of complex airport, FAA, and WisDOT projects, applying deep expertise in construction standards and methodologies
• Bachelor’s degree in civil engineering or a related discipline, demonstrating strong foundational knowledge and technical acumen
• Professional Engineer license in the state of Wisconsin, or ability to obtain within six months
• Proven success managing airport design and construction projects and leading cross-functional teams from concept to completion

Preferred Qualifications:

• Ten (10) years of demonstrated experience leading planning, design, and execution of complex airport, FAA, and WisDOT projects, applying deep expertise in construction standards and methodologies
• Proven experience in proposal writing and client management with demonstrated ability to develop new business opportunities and win project proposals

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 $125,000 and $150,000 based on skill set and experience. Check out our full benefits package at SEH Benefits.

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.

#LI-AA1 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®.