Civil Engineer

Short Elliott Hendrickson Inc.; Minnetonka (MN); On-site; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Short Elliott Hendrickson Inc. (SEH) seeks a Civil Engineer to join our Minnetonka, MN team, delivering transportation, municipal, and site development projects.

You will design roadways and site systems using AutoCAD Civil 3D and prepare plans, specifications, and cost estimates. This full-time role requires a Bachelor's in Civil Engineering, an EIT (or ability to obtain), in-office collaboration at least three days a week, and willingness to travel for meetings and site visits.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Civil Engineering.
• EIT certification or ability to obtain within a reasonable timeframe.
• In-office collaboration at least three days per week.
• Willingness to travel for meetings and site visits.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Support planning, design, and delivery of transportation, municipal, and site development projects.
• Use AutoCAD Civil 3D to develop designs for roadways, trails, utilities, and site improvements.
• Prepare construction plans, specifications, quantities, and cost estimates.
• Coordinate with project managers, clients, and multidisciplinary teams to support project delivery.
• Perform site visits and construction observation as needed.
• Manage assigned project tasks and communicate progress to teams.

Skills

Written communication

Verbal communication

Team collaboration

Willingness to travel

Education

Bachelor's degree in Civil Engineering

EIT certification

Tools

AutoCAD Civil 3D

Microsoft Office

Job description

Position Title: Civil Engineer

Location: Minnetonka MN

Position Type: Full time

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:

• Support the planning, design, and delivery of transportation, municipal, and site development projects.
• Use AutoCAD Civil 3D to develop designs for roadways, trails, sidewalks, utility systems, and site improvements.
• Prepare construction plans, specifications, quantity calculations, cost estimates, and technical reports for public and private infrastructure projects.
• Coordinate with project managers, clients, and multidisciplinary teams to support successful project delivery.
• Perform site visits, field reviews, and construction observation activities as needed.
• Manage assigned project tasks and communicate progress to project teams and supervisors.

Required Qualifications:

• Bachelor's Degree in Civil Engineering or related field.
• EIT certification or ability to obtain within a reasonable timeframe.
• Ability to collaborate in-office a minimum of three (3) days per week.
• Ability to travel as needed for meetings, client consultations, and site visits.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Two (2) to Five (5) years of civil engineering experience.
• Experience with AutoCAD Civil 3D.
• Experience preparing construction plans, specifications, quantities, and cost estimates.
• Working knowledge of Microsoft Office applications.
• Previous civil engineering, design, or construction experience.
• Ability to interpret engineering plans, specifications, and topographic maps.
• Experience coordinating with clients, contractors, and project stakeholders.

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 $65,000 and $90,000 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

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.