Lead Civil Municipal Engineer

Lead Civil Municipal Engineer

We are seeking a Lead Civil Municipal Engineer to join our Civil team. The role involves leading planning, development, coordination, and delivery of municipal civil engineering projects while fostering client relationships and contributing to business growth.

• Plan, develop, coordinate, and direct multiple projects for a variety of clients.
• Manage SEH design and construction phase services on multiple projects.
• Maintain close relationships with clients throughout development of projects and after completion.
• Maintain an understanding of relevant regulatory programs, funding opportunities, design standards, and procedures through active participation in continuing education programs and professional associations.
• Represent SEH with agencies at project and public meetings.
• Prepare project approaches, scopes, and fees required to complete projects.
• Present proposals to clients and interview for projects, and select project teams.
• Determine major project design decisions in conjunction with client.
• Mentor staff of engineering professionals.

• 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.
• Experience in proposal and client management; demonstrated ability to develop new business opportunities and win project proposals.
• 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.

• Ten (10) or more years of previous experience.
• Previous experience managing construction inspection staff.
• Previous experience with municipal street and utility design and 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.

Candidate must reside within 40 miles of Brainerd or Baxter, Minnesota, and be authorized to work in the U.S. without requiring visa sponsorship.

Base compensation is expected to be in the range of $110,000 and $135,000 based on skill set and experience.

Work arrangements that promote work/life balance, flexible holidays, paid family leave, continued education, licensure/certification support, and other benefits are available.

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. Women and minorities are encouraged to apply.