Senior Civil Engineer

Short-Elliott-Hendrickson, Incorporated; Austin (TX); On-site; USD 130,000 - 165,000; Full time

Job summary

Short-Elliott-Hendrickson, Incorporated (SEH) in Austin seeks a Texas-licensed Senior Civil Engineer to lead the growth of SEH’s municipal civil practice. You will build relationships with cities, utilities and developers, guide project delivery, recruit and mentor staff, and collaborate with regional and national teams to advance infrastructure projects across Central Texas.

Base compensation is expected to be in the range of $130,000 to $165,000, with comprehensive benefits and ownership

Qualifications

• Texas PE license is required.
• Residence in or near Austin, TX with strong regional connections.
• 8+ years of relevant civil engineering experience, including team leadership.
• Broad technical skills across civil infrastructure disciplines.
• Strong understanding of public infrastructure funding (federal, state, local).
• Proven ability to build client trust and contribute to proposals, interviews, and pursuit.
• Ability to work independently and lead growth in a developing office.

Responsibilities

• Lead the growth of SEH’s municipal civil practice in Austin and Central Texas.
• Build trusted relationships with cities, utilities, counties, developers, and stakeholders.
• Lead project delivery as senior PM and technical leader for public infrastructure.
• Develop scopes, fees, schedules, staffing plans, and QA strategies.
• Lead proposals, client presentations, and community meetings.
• Recruit, mentor, and lead a local civil engineering team.

Skills

Leadership

Business development

Public speaking

Project management

Education

Texas Professional Engineer (PE) license

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 currently searching for a Senior Civil Engineer 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

Help Build SEH’s Civil Practice in Central Texas! SEH is seeking a Texas‑licensed civil engineering leader to help shape and grow our newly established Austin office. This is more than a traditional project management position. It is an opportunity to build a local civil practice, develop lasting relationships with municipalities and select private clients, lead project delivery, and help recruit the team that will support SEH’s long‑term growth in Central Texas. The right candidate will be a respected, client‑focused professional who understands how infrastructure projects are planned, funded, designed, and delivered in Texas. You will have the freedom to help define where we compete, which relationships we pursue, and how the Austin civil team develops, while drawing upon the technical depth and resources of a national, 100% employee‑owned architecture and engineering firm. This is not a cold start. SEH already has employees and client relationships in Texas, experience serving federal and private development markets, and teams across the company prepared to support Austin‑area pursuits and project delivery. You will work directly with senior leadership and have the opportunity to add local design and project management staff as the practice grows. This Opportunity:

What You Will Do

• Lead the growth of SEH’s municipal civil practice in Austin and surrounding Central Texas communities.
• Build trusted relationships with cities, utilities, counties, developers, partners, and other key stakeholders.
• Identify client needs and develop practical strategies that convert relationships into projects and long‑term accounts.
• Serve as a senior project manager and technical leader for public infrastructure and select private development projects.
• Develop project approaches, scopes, fees, schedules, staffing plans, and quality‑management strategies.
• Lead proposals, interviews, client presentations, and community or public meetings.
• Coordinate project delivery using local staff and technical resources from across SEH.
• Recruit, mentor, and lead a local civil engineering team as backlog and market opportunities grow.
• Work with SEH’s Community and Economic Development and technical teams to help clients evaluate funding and implementation strategies.
• Represent SEH through professional organizations, industry events, municipal associations, and community involvement.
• Develop and maintain client strategy plans, pursuit priorities, and an accurate opportunity pipeline.
• Serve as a technical lead on multidisciplined civil engineering projects across Texas, especially in the greater Austin area.

What Makes this Opportunity Different

• Build, do not inherit: Help define the Austin practice, culture, client strategy, and future team.
• Local leadership with national resources: Operate as SEH’s visible local civil leader while drawing upon multidisciplinary expertise across the company.
• Existing momentum: Build upon current Texas staff, federal experience, private development relationships, and active regional growth plans.
• Authority to grow: Help identify and recruit the project managers, designers, and technical staff needed as workload develops.
• Employee ownership: Share directly in the value created through SEH’s long‑term success.
• Access and autonomy: Work directly with regional and company leaders while having meaningful influence over market and hiring decisions.

Essential Qualifications

• Professional Engineer (PE) license in Texas (required).
• Residence in or near Austin, TX, with strong regional connections and willing to travel throughout Central Texas.
• Proven track record of driving business growth and market expansion in civil engineering.
• Flexible and broad technical skills across civil infrastructure disciplines.
• Comprehensive understanding of public infrastructure funding—federal, state, and local.
• Demonstrated ability to build client trust and contribute to business development, proposals, interviews, and project pursuit.
• Strong understanding of the Central Texas municipal, utility, regulatory, and development environment.
• Minimum of eight (8) years of relevant experience, including team leadership and project management.
• Ability to build, develop, and guide engineering teams to achieve targeted business outcomes.
• Confident public communicator who can represent SEH to Councils, Boards, Associations.
• Ability to work independently, take initiative, and lead effectively in a growing office.

Preferred Qualifications

• Established relationships with municipalities, utilities, developers, or industry partners in Central Texas.
• Eight (8) years of hands‑on experience as a high‑performing civil engineer.
• Private/Industrial entitlement experience.
• Established partner network.
• Spanish bilingual a bonus but not required.

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 $130,000 and $165,000 based on skill set and experience. Check out our full benefits package at SEH Benefits.

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®.