Sr. Transportation/Highway Engineer

SEH; Duluth (MN); On-site; USD 95,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

SEH is seeking a Senior Transportation/Highway Engineer to join our Transportation team in Minnesota. You will plan, develop, coordinate, and direct multiple highway projects for a variety of clients.

Applicants must be a licensed Professional Engineer in Minnesota with a Bachelor's in Civil Engineering, strong communication skills, and experience with Microstation, GeoPak or ORD. Base compensation is expected to be in the range of $95,000 to $130,000 annually, with travel as needed and

Qualifications

• Bachelor's Degree in Civil Engineering or related field.
• Licensed Professional Engineer in Minnesota.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.
• Ability to travel for team meetings, client consultations, and site visits.

Responsibilities

• Plan, develop, coordinate, and direct multiple highway projects for a variety of clients.
• Maintain relationships with clients throughout project development and after completion.
• Mentor and work with staff to create a positive team environment.
• Ensure QA/QC procedures are followed and design calculations are performed.
• Represent SEH with agencies at project and public meetings.
• Prepare project approaches, scopes and fees and present proposals to clients.

Education

Bachelor's Degree in Civil Engineering or related field

Tools

Microstation

GeoPak

ORD (Open Roads Designer)

Job description

SEH is currently searching for a Senior Transportation/Highway Engineer to join our talented Transportation team.

What You Will Be Doing

• Work and learn from award‑winning transportation team leaders: WTS Minnesota Woman of the Year, ASCE MN Outstanding Engineer of the Year and the 2025 Young Transportation Professional of the Year
• Planning, developing, coordinating, and directing multiple projects for a variety of clients
• Maintaining close relationships with clients throughout development of projects and after completion
• Managing, mentoring, and working with staff as needed to provide a positive team environment
• Maintaining an understanding of relevant regulatory programs, funding requirements, design standards and procedures through active participation in continuing education programs and professional associations
• Representing SEH with agencies at project and public meetings
• Prepare project approaches, scopes and fees required to complete projects
• Present proposals to clients, interview for projects, and select project teams
• Determining major project design decisions in conjunction with client
• Performing complex design calculations
• Checking accuracy of completed work and being responsible for ensuring QA/QC procedures are followed

Required Qualifications

• Bachelor's Degree in Civil Engineering or related field
• Licensed Professional Engineer in Minnesota
• Ability to travel as needed for team meetings, client consultations, business development excursions, on‑site inspections/visits; occasional overnight travel may be required
• Strong ability to work in a team environment
• Experience in highway design and construction of MNDOT projects
• Must possess strong written and verbal communication skills
• Design experience in any of these: Microstation, GeoPak, ORD (Open Roads Designer)

Preferred Qualifications

• A minimum of two (2) years of managing project design teams
• A minimum of six (6) years design experience
• Supervisory and/or mentoring experience in the related field
• Active participation in professional organizations, conferences and technical publications
• Previous experience with a Civil Engineering Consulting firm doing design or project management

Base compensation is expected to be in the range of $95,000 to $130,000 based on skill set and experience.

We require candidates to be authorized to work for any employer in the U.S. without requiring visa sponsorship now or in the future.

Due to current business and operational considerations, SEH is 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.

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.