Highway Design Engineer

Short Elliott Hendrickson Inc.; City of Pewaukee (WI); Hybrid; USD 90,000 - 110,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Flexible holidays

Paid Family Leave

Career development opportunities

Job summary

Short Elliott Hendrickson Inc. is seeking a Highway Design Engineer to join their Transportation team in Pewaukee, WI. This role involves leading Wisconsin DOT design projects and mentoring junior engineers, contributing to the development of critical infrastructure.

Applicants should possess a Bachelor's degree in civil engineering, relevant work experience in highway design, and strong communication skills. SEH is committed to career development through training, offering competitive compensation between $90,000 to $110,000, and a culture of employee ownership.

Qualifications

• 5+ years of design experience, preferably in WisDOT projects.
• Experience in managing and mentoring other engineers.
• Ability to effectively communicate with clients and team members.

Responsibilities

• Lead Wisconsin DOT design projects and take ownership as project manager.
• Maintain relationships with clients during and after project completion.
• Perform complex design calculations and ensure QA/QC procedures.

Skills

Highway design and construction expertise

Strong verbal communication skills

Team collaboration

Proficiency in Microstation/GeoPak/ORD

Education

Bachelor's degree in civil engineering or related field

Licensed Professional Engineer in Wisconsin

Tools

Microstation

GeoPak

ORD (Open Roads Designer)

Job description

## Highway Design EngineerApplylocations: Pewaukee WI: Remote-Wisconsintime type: Full timeposted on: Posted Todayjob requisition id: JR100661Imagine 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 SEHSEH is currenting searching for a Highway Design 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 choiceStep into a role where your highway design expertise actually shapes Wisconsin’s infrastructure. At SEH, you’ll lead Wisconsin DOT design projects, mentor junior engineers, and take ownership as an internal project manager—all while building a long‐term career in Southeast Wisconsin. If you’re ready for meaningful work, real influence, and a team that backs your growth, this is where you belong.**This Opportunity:*** 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* Being an internal project manager and 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* This opportunity is open to candidates residing in the following areas: Pewaukee, WI is preferred but open to anywhere in Wisconsin**Essential Qualifications:*** Bachelor's degree in civil engineering or related field* Licensed Professional Engineer in Wisconsin or ability to obtain within six (6) months* 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 WisDOT 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 five (5) 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**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 $90,000 and $110,000 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.