Senior Trail Civil Engineer/ Project Manager

SEH; Denver (CO); Hybrid; USD 120,000 - 150,000; Full time

Job summary

SEH is seeking a Senior Trail Civil Engineer/Project Manager to lead trail, outdoor recreation, and multimodal projects across the West Region with hybrid or remote flexibility for the right candidate.

Based in an employee-owned firm, you will mentor staff, collaborate with diverse teams, and deliver context-sensitive trail solutions balancing accessibility, environment, and long-term maintenance. A strong track record in public-sector work is preferred.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in landscape architecture, civil engineering, planning, environmental design, recreation planning (or closely related field).
• Professional licensure/certification such as PLA, PE, AICP, PMP, or ability to obtain where applicable.
• Significant experience leading trail, greenway, bike/pedestrian, outdoor recreation, or active transportation projects.
• Demonstrated project management experience including scope, schedule, budget, and client coordination.
• Strong technical understanding of trail design, alignment, grading, drainage, accessibility, constructability, permitting, and cost estimating.
• Experience working with public-sector clients, land managers, and multidisciplinary teams.

Responsibilities

• Lead and manage trail, greenway, bike/pedestrian, outdoor recreation, and multimodal projects from visioning through design and construction documents.
• Develop context-sensitive, sustainable trail solutions balancing user experience, environmental stewardship, accessibility, durability, and maintenance.
• Serve as trusted advisor to public agencies, parks and recreation departments, land managers, and community partners.
• Collaborate with engineers, planners, landscape architects, environmental scientists, surveyors, and construction professionals to deliver integrated projects.
• Support business development through client relationships, proposals, and pursuing new trail opportunities.
• Mentor junior staff and grow SEH’s depth in trail planning, design, and delivery.

Skills

Trail design

Project management

Public agencies coordination

Bicycle/pedestrian

Leadership

Education

Bachelor’s degree in landscape architecture, civil engineering, planning, environmental design, recreation planning

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 Senior Trail Civil Engineer/ Project Manager 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

This Opportunity

• Join an exceptional team focused on expanding SEH’s trail, outdoor recreation, and active transportation design services across the West Region and beyond. This position may be based in Colorado, Arizona, or another strategic SEH location, with hybrid or remote flexibility considered for the right candidate.
• Lead and manage trail, greenway, bike/pedestrian, outdoor recreation, and multimodal transportation projects from early visioning and planning through design, permitting, construction documents, and implementation.
• Develop context-sensitive, sustainable, and constructible trail solutions that balance user experience, environmental stewardship, accessibility, durability, cost, and long-term maintenance.
• Serve as a trusted advisor to public agencies, parks and recreation departments, land managers, tribal communities, conservancy organizations, and community partners.
• Collaborate with engineers, planners, landscape architects, environmental scientists, surveyors, construction professionals, and communication specialists to deliver integrated recreation and mobility projects.
• Support business development through client relationship building, pursuit strategy, proposal development, interviews, and identification of new trail and outdoor recreation opportunities.
• Mentor and develop junior staff while helping grow SEH’s technical depth and market presence in trail planning, design, and project delivery.

Essential Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in landscape architecture, civil engineering, planning, environmental design, recreation planning, or a closely related field
• Professional licensure or certification such as PLA, PE, AICP, PMP, or similar credential, or the ability to obtain licensure/certification where applicable
• Significant experience leading trail, greenway, bike/pedestrian, outdoor recreation, or active transportation projects
• Demonstrated project management experience, including scope, schedule, budget, quality, client communication, and consultant coordination responsibilities
• Strong technical understanding of trail planning and design, including alignment development, grading, drainage, accessibility, constructability, permitting, cost estimating, and construction documentation
• Experience working with public-sector clients, land management agencies, community stakeholders, and multidisciplinary project teams

Preferred Qualifications

• A minimum of ten (10) or more years of experience in trail planning, trail design, outdoor recreation, active transportation, parks, open space, or related public infrastructure projects
• A minimum of five (5) years of project management experience leading multidisciplinary trail, recreation, civil, or transportation projects
• Experience with natural-surface trails, paved shared-use paths, mountain bike facilities, river corridors, trailheads, parks, wayfinding, accessibility improvements, and/or outdoor recreation systems
• Knowledge of sustainable trail design, erosion control, stormwater management, environmental permitting, public engagement, and construction-phase services
• Demonstrated ability to develop client relationships, identify new business opportunities, support proposals, and help win work in the trail and outdoor recreation market
• Familiarity with Colorado, Arizona, Mountain West, or other regional trail and recreation markets, including municipal, county, state, federal, nonprofit, and land management clients
• Ability to travel as needed for client meetings, public engagement, site assessments, field reviews, conferences, and project delivery

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 $120,000 and $150,000 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.