Highway Engineer V

Short Elliott Hendrickson Inc; Milwaukee (WI); Remote; USD 110,000 - 140,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a forward-thinking company as a Highway Engineer V, where you'll lead innovative highway design projects across Wisconsin. This role offers the chance to manage all phases of highway projects, from planning to construction, while collaborating with a dedicated team of professionals. With a commitment to employee ownership and a culture that values respect and flexibility, you'll find a supportive environment that encourages growth and creativity. Be part of a mission to build a better world through impactful engineering solutions that enhance transportation and community connectivity.

Benefits

Flexible Holidays

Paid Family Leave

Career Development Opportunities

Employee Ownership

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in civil engineering is essential.
• Must be a licensed Professional Engineer in Wisconsin.

Responsibilities

• Manage all phases of highway projects including planning and design.
• Develop creative solutions to complex challenges in highway engineering.

Skills

Project Management

Highway Design

Civil Engineering

Client Management

WisDOT Experience

Education

Bachelor's Degree in Civil Engineering

Licensed Professional Engineer in WI

Job description

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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

We are currently searching for a talented Highway Engineer V to join and grow with our Highway Design team! You can work anywhere in Wisconsin!

SEH's Highway Design Team keeps their eyes and minds on the road – their solutions impact how we travel across our highways and roadways. You will be part of an award-winning team which designs innovative solutions for traffic and corridor enhancements, and bridge and interchange designs using the latest technology. From the initial stages of the project of surveying and right-a-away acquisition to stakeholder engagement through complex design, environmental work and construction – you’ll find yourself immersed in life-lasting projects that get us where we need to go safely and efficiently.

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

Paid Family Leave provides time to care for loved ones, whether family by birth or family by choice

This Opportunity:

• Join an exceptional team dedicated to growing our Highway Engineering practice throughout the state of Wisconsin
• Manage all phases on highway projects including planning, design, and construction
• Develop creative solutions to complex challenges, working closely with our team of engineers, designers and other professionals
• Maintain close relationships with clients throughout development of projects and after completion, and help build and strengthen new client relationships
• Provide valuable mentorship to junior engineers and designers

Essential Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree in civil engineering
• Licensed Professional Engineer in the state of WI
• Strong experience managing highway and transportation projects, including planning, design and construction
• WisDOT experience

Preferred Qualifications:

• A minimum of twelve (12) or more years of previous experience specializing in highway and transportation planning, design and construction
• A minimum of five (5) years project management experience managing highway and transportation projects, including planning, design and construction
• Knowledgeable of Wisconsin regional highway/transportation issues and familiarity with the municipal government client base
• Previous experience in proposal and client management; demonstrated ability to develop new business opportunities and win project proposals
• Must reside in the state of Wisconsin or surrounding areas
• Ability to travel as needed for team meetings, client consultations, business development excursions, on-site inspections/visits, etc

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 $110,000 and $140,000 based on skill set and experience.

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 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.

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.