Senior Civil Engineer

Short Elliott Hendrickson Inc. Position Title: Senior Civil Engineer Location: Austin TX Position Type: Full time Imagine being an employee-owner of a company guided by engaged and empowered team members like yourself. Where a culture of respect, flexibility, and accountability aren't just ideals - they're our foundation, and diverse backgrounds and perspectives are valued as drivers of innovation and growth. Join us, as together, we are Building a Better World for All of Us®. You belong at SEH 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 SEH is seeking a Senior Civil Engineer to drive the growth and expansion of our Civil Practice Team within the State of Texas, with a focus on Austin and surrounding communities. This opportunity is ideal for a Professional Engineer licensed in Texas who is deeply connected to the Austin area, growth-minded, and possesses versatile technical skills in civil engineering. The successful candidate will bring extensive experience and a comprehensive understanding of infrastructure funding—federal, state, and local—as well as in-depth knowledge of public municipalities and utilities in the Austin region. If you have the ability to build and lead a high-performing team while meeting business growth metrics, we want you to help shape SEH's future. This Opportunity: Serve as a technical lead on multidisciplined civil engineering projects across Texas, especially in the greater Austin area. Lead the expansion of SEH's local public market presence, supporting the launch and growth of SEH's Austin office and services. Recruit, grow, and mentor a team of civil engineers dedicated to excellence and innovation. Foster collaborative relationships within SEH, sharing expertise and supporting client solutions. Communicate SEH's civil engineering capabilities to prospective and current clients, establishing new market opportunities. Develop and strengthen connections with key municipal and utility clients, nurturing trust and long‑term partnerships. Identify and pursue federal, state, and local funding opportunities that enable client success and SEH's business growth. Essential Qualifications: Professional Engineer (PE) license in Texas (required). Residence in or near Austin, TX, with strong regional connections. Proven track record of driving business growth and market expansion in civil engineering. Flexible and broad technical skills across civil infrastructure disciplines. Comprehensive understanding of public infrastructure funding—federal, state, and local. Deep knowledge of municipal and utility landscapes in the Austin area. Minimum of eight years of relevant experience, including team leadership and project management. Ability to build, develop, and guide engineering teams to achieve targeted business outcomes. Confident public communicator who can represent SEH to Councils, Boards, Associations. All offers of employment for this position are contingent upon the successful completion of a background check which meets company standards. This will be conducted post‑offer acceptance. Please note interns are not required to complete a background check during the hiring process. Preferred Qualifications: Spanish bilingual Eight (8) years of hands‑on experience as a high‑performing civil engineer Private/Industrial entitlement experience Established partner network 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 $130,000 and $165,000 based on skill set and experience. Check out our full benefits package at SEH Hiring Journey. Due to current business and operational considerations, 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. 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 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. 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. PI284692512 #J-18808-Ljbffr