Civil Industrial Engineer / Project Manager

SEH; North Carolina; On-site; USD 125,000 - 145,000; Full time

Job summary

SEH, an employee-owned engineering firm, seeks a Civil Industrial Engineer / Project Manager to lead planning, development, and delivery of industrial projects for a diverse client portfolio. You will manage design and construction phases from concept to implementation and build long-term client relationships.

The role requires managing scope, budgets, schedules, and resources, mentoring engineers, and collaborating with multidisciplinary teams to deliver high-quality results.

Qualifications

• Experience managing engineering projects for industrial, manufacturing, energy, or other private-sector clients.
• Proven project management experience, including scope development, budgeting, scheduling, and resource coordination.
• Experience developing client relationships and contributing to successful business development efforts.
• Demonstrated ability to translate client needs into effective engineering solutions.
• Experience leading multidisciplinary teams and coordinating subconsultants.
• Strong communication, leadership, and relationship-building skills.

Responsibilities

• Lead the planning, development, coordination, and delivery of impactful industrial projects for a diverse portfolio of clients.
• Manage SEH engineering design and construction phase services from concept through implementation.
• Build lasting client relationships and serve as a trusted advisor throughout the lifecycle of projects.
• Partner with clients to understand their operational goals and develop practical, innovative engineering solutions.
• Stay current with industry trends, regulations, design standards, and emerging technologies through active professional involvement.
• Collaborate with multidisciplinary teams to solve complex challenges and deliver high-quality results.
• Develop project approaches, scopes, schedules, and fee proposals that position projects for success.
• Support business development efforts through client engagement, presentations, project interviews, and proposal development.
• Guide key project decisions and provide technical leadership in partnership with clients and project teams.
• Mentor and develop engineering staff while helping cultivate the next generation of technical leaders.
• Play a visible role in growing SEH's Industrial practice and strengthening client partnerships across the region.

Skills

Project management

Client relationship building

Leadership

Communication

Travel for meetings

Education

Bachelor's Degree in Civil Engineering or related engineering discipline

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 is currenting searching for a Civil Industrial Engineer / Project Manager to join our talented Civil 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 the planning, development, coordination, and delivery of impactful industrial projects for a diverse portfolio of clients
• Manage SEH engineering design and construction phase services from concept through implementation
• Build lasting client relationships and serve as a trusted advisor throughout the lifecycle of projects
• Partner with clients to understand their operational goals and develop practical, innovative engineering solutions
• Stay current with industry trends, regulations, design standards, and emerging technologies through active professional involvement
• Collaborate with multidisciplinary teams to solve complex challenges and deliver high-quality results
• Develop project approaches, scopes, schedules, and fee proposals that position projects for success
• Support business development efforts through client engagement, presentations, project interviews, and proposal development
• Guide key project decisions and provide technical leadership in partnership with clients and project teams
• Mentor and develop engineering staff while helping cultivate the next generation of technical leaders
• Play a visible role in growing SEH's Industrial practice and strengthening client partnerships across the region

Essential Qualifications

• Bachelor's Degree in Civil Engineering or related engineering discipline
• Licensed Professional Engineer (PE) or ability to obtain licensure through reciprocity
• Experience managing engineering projects for industrial, manufacturing, energy, food processing, or other private-sector clients
• Proven project management experience, including scope development, budgeting, scheduling, and resource coordination
• Experience developing client relationships, preparing proposals, and contributing to successful business development efforts
• Demonstrated ability to identify client needs and translate them into effective engineering solutions
• Experience leading multidisciplinary teams and coordinating subconsultants
• Strong communication, leadership, and relationship-building skills
• Ability to travel for client meetings, site visits, project coordination, and business development activities; occasional overnight travel may be required

Preferred Qualifications

• Fifteen (15) or more years of progressive engineering experience
• Experience serving industrial and manufacturing clients in a consulting environment
• Experience leading complex facility, site development, infrastructure, or capital improvement projects
• Demonstrated success growing client relationships and securing repeat business opportunities
• Experience mentoring engineers and providing technical leadership to project teams
• Familiarity with industrial facility operations, permitting requirements, and construction implementation
• Experience leading teams and contributing to the strategic growth of an engineering practice

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 $125,000 and $145,000 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.