Lead Civil Municipal Engineer

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• 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

• Planning, developing, coordinating, and directing multiple projects for a variety of clients
• Managing SEH design and construction phase services on multiple projects
• Maintaining close relationships with clients throughout development of projects and after completion
• Maintaining an understanding of relevant regulatory programs, funding opportunities, design standards and procedures through active participation in continuing education programs and professional associations
• Representing SEH with agencies at project and public meetings
• Preparing project approaches, scopes and fees required to complete projects
• Presenting proposals to clients, interview for projects, and select project teams
• Determining major project design decisions in conjunction with client
• Mentoring 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
• Previous experience in proposal and client management; demonstrated ability to develop new business opportunities and win project proposals
• Must be 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/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 is highly preferred

This Opportunity is open to candidate residing within 40 miles of the…