Highway Design Engineer

Short-Elliott-Hendrickson, Incorporated; City of Pewaukee (WI); On-site; USD 90,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

Short-Elliott-Hendrickson, Incorporated (SEH) seeks a Highway Design Engineer to join our Transportation team in Wisconsin. You will lead highway design projects for WisDOT, mentor junior engineers, and own internal project decisions, contributing to SEH’s growth and community impact.

You will work within an employee-owned culture that values collaboration, continuous learning, and client relationships, supporting design excellence and career development across Southeast Wisconsin.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in civil engineering or related field is required.
• Licensed Professional Engineer in Wisconsin or ability to obtain within six months.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.
• Ability to travel as needed for site visits, meetings and business development.
• Design experience on WisDOT projects and highway design software such as AutoCAD/Civil 3D.

Responsibilities

• Plan, coordinate and direct multiple highway design projects for clients.
• Maintain relationships with clients during and after project delivery.
• Mentor staff and foster a positive team environment.
• Ensure QA/QC procedures are followed and design standards met.
• Represent SEH with agencies at project and public meetings.

Skills

Teamwork

Communication

Travel readiness

Education

Bachelor's degree in civil engineering

Licensed Professional Engineer in Wisconsin

Tools

AutoCAD/Civil 3D

MicroStation/GeoPak/ORD

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 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 choice
• Step 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

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; AutoCAD/Civil 3D

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
• Design experience in any of these; Microstation/GeoPak/ORD (Open Roads Designer)

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.

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.

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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®.