Senior Engineer / Client Manager - Wastewater - Short Elliott Hendrickson, Inc

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You belong at SEH

We are currently searching for a talented Senior Civil or Environmental Engineer / Client Manager to help lead our Central Region Wastewater Engineering team! This position is open to candidates in our Central Region locations of Minnesota, Iowa or Nebraska, or surrounding areas.

When you join SEH’s Wastewater team, you’ll be amongst a group of award-winning engineers who design facilities to meet the capacity of our communities and keep our lakes, rivers and waters clean. Our wastewater experts blend leading-edge technology with trusted solutions to maximize treatment performance and capacity. Join a dedicated team of wastewater experts who incorporate practicality and real-world wisdom into every project.

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:

• Lead planning, development, coordination, and direction of multiple wastewater infrastructure projects such as wastewater treatment, pumping, distribution, storage or conveyance
• Maintain close relationships with clients throughout development of projects and after completion
• Guide team in the development of creative solutions to complex wastewater treatment and conveyance challenges, working closely with our team of engineers, designers and other professionals
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams and stakeholders to identify and mitigate project risks and deliver innovative solutions

Essential Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree in civil or environmental engineering or other related engineering field of study
• Registered as a Professional Engineer
• Demonstrated experience with comprehensive design, construction and project management of a variety of wastewater treatment and / or conveyance projects
• Proven experience in proposal writing and client management; demonstrated ability to develop new business opportunities and win project proposals
• Must be located in close proximity to Minnesota, Iowa or Nebraska with ability to travel for client meetings as needed

Preferred Qualifications:

• Twenty (20)+ years of previous experience in civil engineering field
• Fifteen(15) years previous experience with design, construction and project management of wastewater treatment and / or conveyance projects
• Previous experience managing a staff of engineering professionals and serving as a technical mentor for junior level staff
• Current affiliation and/or membership with local, state or national Civil Engineering societies and associations

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 $150,000 and $170,000 based on skill set and experience.

Check out our full benefits package at, SEH Hiring Journey

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: 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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