Highway Design Engineer

SEH • Pewaukee, WI

1d • $90,000 - $110,000 • Hybrid

About The Position

SEH is currently searching for a Highway Design Engineer to join our talented Transportation team. This role offers the opportunity to lead Wisconsin DOT design projects, mentor junior engineers, and take ownership as an internal project manager, all while building a long-term career in Southeast Wisconsin. The company emphasizes a culture of respect, flexibility, and accountability, valuing diverse backgrounds and perspectives as drivers of innovation and growth. As an employee-owner, you will collaborate on impactful projects, benefit from career development opportunities, and enjoy work arrangements that promote work-life balance.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in civil engineering or related field
• Licensed Professional Engineer in Wisconsin or ability to obtain within six (6) months
• Ability to travel as needed for team meetings, client consultations, business development excursions, on-site inspections/visits, occasional overnight travel may be required
• Strong ability to work in a team environment
• Experience in highway design and construction of WisDOT projects
• Must possess strong written and verbal communication skills
• Design experience in Microstation/GeoPak/ORD (Open Roads Designer)

Nice To Haves

• A minimum of five (5) years design experience
• Supervisory and/or mentoring experience in the related field
• Active participation in professional organizations, conferences and technical publications
• Previous experience with a Civil Engineering Consulting firm doing design

Responsibilities

• Planning, developing, coordinating, and directing multiple projects for a variety of clients
• Maintaining close relationships with clients throughout development of projects and after completion
• Managing, mentoring, and working with staff as needed to provide a positive team environment
• Maintaining an understanding of relevant regulatory programs, funding requirements, design standards and procedures through active participation in continuing education programs and professional associations
• Representing SEH with agencies at project and public meetings
• Prepare project approaches, scopes and fees required to complete projects
• Present proposals to clients, interview for projects, and select project teams
• Being an internal project manager and determining major project design decisions in conjunction with client
• Performing complex design calculations
• Checking accuracy of completed work and being responsible for ensuring QA/QC procedures are followed

Benefits

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

What This Job Offers

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