Civil Industrial Engineer / Project Manager

Short-Elliott-Hendrickson • Carolina, NC

1d • Hybrid

About The Position

SEH is currently searching for a Civil Industrial Engineer / Project Manager to join our talented Civil team. This role involves leading the planning, development, coordination, and delivery of impactful industrial projects for a diverse portfolio of clients. The position requires managing SEH engineering design and construction phase services from concept through implementation, building lasting client relationships, and serving as a trusted advisor. The ideal candidate will partner with clients to understand their operational goals and develop practical, innovative engineering solutions, while staying current with industry trends and collaborating with multidisciplinary teams. This role also supports business development efforts and plays a visible role in growing SEH's Industrial practice.

Requirements

• Bachelor's Degree in Civil Engineering or related engineering discipline
• Licensed Professional Engineer (PE) or ability to obtain licensure through reciprocity
• Experience managing engineering projects for industrial, manufacturing, energy, food processing, or other private-sector clients
• Proven project management experience, including scope development, budgeting, scheduling, and resource coordination
• Experience developing client relationships, preparing proposals, and contributing to successful business development efforts
• Demonstrated ability to identify client needs and translate them into effective engineering solutions
• Experience leading multidisciplinary teams and coordinating subconsultants
• Strong communication, leadership, and relationship-building skills
• Ability to travel for client meetings, site visits, project coordination, and business development activities; occasional overnight travel may be required
• The selected candidate must be authorized to work for any employer in the U.S. without requiring visa sponsorship now or in the future.

Nice To Haves

• Fifteen (15) or more years of progressive engineering experience
• Experience serving industrial and manufacturing clients in a consulting environment
• Experience leading complex facility, site development, infrastructure, or capital improvement projects
• Demonstrated success growing client relationships and securing repeat business opportunities
• Experience mentoring engineers and providing technical leadership to project teams
• Familiarity with industrial facility operations, permitting requirements, and construction implementation
• Experience leading teams and contributing to the strategic growth of an engineering practice

Responsibilities

• Lead the planning, development, coordination, and delivery of impactful industrial projects for a diverse portfolio of clients
• Manage SEH engineering design and construction phase services from concept through implementation
• Build lasting client relationships and serve as a trusted advisor throughout the lifecycle of projects
• Partner with clients to understand their operational goals and develop practical, innovative engineering solutions
• Stay current with industry trends, regulations, design standards, and emerging technologies through active professional involvement
• Collaborate with multidisciplinary teams to solve complex challenges and deliver high-quality results
• Develop project approaches, scopes, schedules, and fee proposals that position projects for success
• Support business development efforts through client engagement, presentations, project interviews, and proposal development
• Guide key project decisions and provide technical leadership in partnership with clients and project teams
• Mentor and develop engineering staff while helping cultivate the next generation of technical leaders
• Play a visible role in growing SEH's Industrial practice and strengthening client partnerships across the region

Benefits

• Employee-owned company
• Culture of respect, flexibility, and accountability
• Diverse backgrounds and perspectives are valued
• Career development through continued education, licensure/certification, skills, and technical training
• Work arrangements that promote work/life balance
• Flexible holidays
• Paid Family Leave

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Senior