Mid-Atlantic Growth Leader – Virginia and North Carolina

SEH; North Carolina; On-site; USD 140,000 - 180,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Flexible holidays

Paid Family Leave

Career development opportunities

Job summary

SEH is seeking a Mid-Atlantic Growth Leader to guide civil engineering practices in Virginia and North Carolina. This role demands a proven leader who can forge strong municipal relationships and foster team growth, driving strategic development across the regions.

The position offers a competitive salary between $140,000 and $180,000, alongside the benefits of being employee-owned and shaping impactful community projects.

If you have the vision and influence to lead in this space, SEH invites you to apply and join our commitment to Building a Better World for All of Us®.

Qualifications

• Demonstrated leadership in market strategy and project delivery.
• Expert at managing complex projects efficiently.
• Strong executive network in Virginia and North Carolina.

Responsibilities

• Shape and execute growth strategies targeting markets.
• Build talented teams and client portfolios.
• Own multi-practice projects ensuring strategic execution.

Skills

Leadership in market strategy

Orchestrating cross-disciplinary teams

Building client relationships

Registered Professional Engineer

Education

Registered Professional Engineer in Virginia or North Carolina

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

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

SEH is seeking an instinctive and proven civil engineering leader to guide and grow our central and western Virginia and North Carolina civil practices, building and leading a capable team to serve communities and clients across both geographies. This role is designed for a respected industry professional who brings deep municipal relationships, a strong local reputation, and the ability to lead collaboratively by winning work, mentoring talent, and delivering exceptional results.

The Mid‑Atlantic Growth Leader will be responsible for managing our municipal business within the states of Virginia and North Carolina, setting up the vision, driving strategic growth, and representing SEH as a trusted partner to municipalities. Responsibilities will include leading a talented team in targeting clients and winning work throughout central and western Virginia and North Carolina. With the strength of existing SEH relationships and resources, expertise, and national reach of our growing firm, you’ll drive growth and successful project delivery.

This Opportunity

• This opportunity is open to candidates residing near in the central or west areas of the state of Virginia, or the state of North Carolina
• Shape and execute growth strategy by identifying target markets, priority audiences, and scalable growth opportunities
• Build talented teams and client portfolios by leveraging firmwide resources across markets to drive growth strategies
• Own and direct multi‑practice projects, setting strategic direction and ensuring seamless execution across regions

Essential Qualifications

• Demonstrated leadership in setting and executing market strategy, aligning project delivery and business development to drive sustained, profitable growth
• Expert at orchestrating cross disciplinary‑teams to deliver complex projects efficiently and at scale
• Trusted partner to senior internal leaders, shaping growth strategies and evaluating high impact‑market opportunities
• Deep, established executive network across central and western Virginia and/or North Carolina with strong market presence and influence
• Proven market builder with a consistent record of winning, expanding, and retaining client relationships
• Motivated by ownership and long‑term impact, joining SEH as an employee‑owner with direct accountability for the success, growth, and legacy of the market and work they lead
• Registered as a Professional Engineer in the states of Virginia or North Carolina

Preferred Qualifications

• Twenty (20) years of experience managing projects, contributing to market or regional growth strategies, with accountability for business development, client expansion, and delivery performance
• Demonstrated success overseeing complex, multi‑disciplinary project portfolios, balancing strategic vision with operational execution
• Ability to influence and collaborate at the executive level, partnering with internal leaders to shape investment priorities and long‑term growth plans
• Prior experience in embracing shared accountability for growth, profitability, and legacy

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 $140,000 and $180,000 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.

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.