Water Engineering Leader — Employee-Owned Growth & Impact

Short-Elliott-Hendrickson, Incorporated; Kansas; Hybrid; USD 140,000 - 180,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Full benefits package

Job summary

SEH, an employee-owned engineering and environmental firm, is seeking a Water Engineering Leader to oversee planning, design, and delivery of water infrastructure projects across Kansas, Omaha, and beyond. You will maintain long-term client partnerships, mentor engineers, and guide cross-functional teams toward resilient, cost-effective solutions.

Base compensation is expected to be in the range of $140,000 to $180,000 depending on experience, with a full benefits package and opportunities for

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in civil, environmental, or related engineering field.
• Professional Engineer registration.
• Significant experience leading the design and delivery of water and/or wastewater treatment and conveyance projects.
• Fifteen (15) years of experience leading market or regional growth strategies; capable of balancing strategic vision with execution.

Responsibilities

• Provide overall leadership for planning, design, and delivery of water infrastructure projects, including treatment, pumping, conveyance, storage, and distribution systems.
• Serve as a senior client partner, maintaining long-term relationships and supporting clients from planning through delivery and beyond.
• Lead and mentor a multidisciplinary team of engineers and designers, setting technical direction and fostering a high-performing culture.
• Guide the development of creative and resilient solutions to complex water challenges.
• Partner with cross-functional teams to identify and manage project risk, ensure quality, and drive consistent outcomes.
• Support practice growth through proposals, strategic pursuits, and expansion of client relationships and market presence.

Skills

Leadership

Client relationship management

Team mentoring

Water infrastructure design

Education

Bachelor's degree in civil environmental engineering

Professional Engineer registration

Job description

SEH, an employee-owned engineering and environmental firm, is seeking a Water Engineering Leader to oversee planning, design, and delivery of water infrastructure projects across Kansas, Omaha, and beyond. You will maintain long-term client partnerships, mentor engineers, and guide cross-functional teams toward resilient, cost-effective solutions.

Base compensation is expected to be in the range of $140,000 to $180,000 depending on experience, with a full benefits package and opportunities for