Lead Civil Municipal Engineer

SEH; Brainerd (MN); On-site; USD 110,000 - 135,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Flexible holidays

Paid Family Leave

Career development opportunities

Job summary

A leading engineering firm in Brainerd, Minnesota is seeking a Senior Civil Engineer to manage various projects and maintain client relationships. Candidates should have a Bachelor's in Civil Engineering and a Professional Engineer license in Minnesota. The ideal applicant will also have extensive experience in project management and municipal engineering, as well as the ability to mentor junior staff. Competitive compensation of $110,000 to $135,000 based on experience.

Qualifications

• 10+ years of experience in civil engineering.
• Ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously.
• Established relationships with municipal clients.

Responsibilities

• Manage and coordinate multiple engineering projects.
• Maintain client relationships throughout project development.
• Prepare project scopes and proposals.

Skills

Project management

Client management

Civil engineering design

Regulatory knowledge

Proposal development

Education

Bachelor's Degree in Civil Engineering

Licensed Professional Engineer in Minnesota

Job description

Senior Civil Engineer - Municipal

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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 are 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®.

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

This Opportunity

• Planning, developing, coordinating, and directing multiple projects for a variety of clients
• Managing SEH design and construction phase services on multiple projects
• Maintaining close relationships with clients throughout development of projects and after completion
• Maintaining an understanding of relevant regulatory programs, funding opportunities, design standards and procedures through active participation in continuing education programs and professional associations
• Representing SEH with agencies at project and public meetings
• Preparing project approaches, scopes and fees required to complete projects
• Presenting proposals to clients, interview for projects, and select project teams
• Determining major project design decisions in conjunction with client
• Mentoring staff of engineering professionals
• This opportunity is open to a candidate residing within 40 miles of the following areas: Brainerd, Minnesota or Baxter, Minnesota

Essential Qualifications

• Bachelor’s Degree in Civil Engineering
• Licensed Professional Engineer in Minnesota
• Established relationships with municipal clients or potential clients in and throughout the state of MN.
• Experience in project management
• Previous experience in proposal and client management; demonstrated ability to develop new business opportunities and win project proposals
• Must be capable of scoping, budgeting, and coordinating sub-consultants; able to manage multiple projects simultaneously
• Experience attending and presenting at municipal/public meetings
• Ability to travel as needed for team meetings, client consultations, business development excursions, on-site inspections/visits, etc.; Occasional overnight travel will be required
• Must be able to report into the Brainerd SEH office a minimum of 3-4 days per week

Preferred Qualifications

• Ten (10) or more years of previous experience
• Previous experience managing construction inspection staff
• Previous experience with municipal street and utility design/construction
• Previous experience with a variety of civil design/construction projects
• Previous experience managing a staff of engineering professionals and serving as a technical mentor for junior level staff is highly preferred

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 $135,000 based on skill set and experience. Check out our full benefits package at SEH Hiring Journey.

Due to current business and operational considerations, we are 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.

EEO Statement

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

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