Senior Civil Engineer/ Operations & Market Support Lead

SEH • Munster, IN

1d • Onsite

About The Position

This role is designed to provide day-to-day operational continuity, staff support, and market-facing leadership for the Munster office while strategic direction, priorities, and structure are set by the RPCL. The position blends senior-level technical credibility, people support, and operational accountability without requiring sole ownership of office strategy or long-term planning. The role emphasizes execution, visibility, and consistency—ensuring that established expectations are met, staff are supported, and the office operates smoothly and predictably. 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®.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Civil Engineering or other related engineering field of study
• Registered as a Professional Engineer in the states of Indiana or Michigan
• Previous experience with design, construction and project management of municipal infrastructure and/or land development projects
• Experience in proposal writing and client management; demonstrated ability to develop new business opportunities and win project proposals
• Must be authorized to work for any employer in the U.S. without requiring visa sponsorship now or in the future.

Nice To Haves

• Minimum of fifteen (15) years of previous experience in the Civil Engineering field
• Located in western Michigan or northern Indiana
• Previous experience managing a staff of engineering professionals and serving as a technical mentor for junior level staff
• Current affiliation and/or membership with local, state or national Civil Engineering societies and associations

Responsibilities

• Ensure timely submission, review, and approval of: Timesheets PM metrics and reporting Required internal administrative items
• Monitor workload and utilization trends
• Identify and escalate workload imbalances or resourcing risks to the RPCL.
• Reinforce adherence to established SEH, RPC, and PMO standards.
• Serve as the local senior professional resource for coaching and guidance.
• Support professional development through: Regular check-ins Informal mentoring Problem-solving assistance
• Foster a positive, collaborative office culture.
• Maintain visibility into near-term project workload and task assignments.
• Help balance staff availability with active project needs.
• Coordinate internally to ensure staff remain productively utilized.
• Surface delivery risks early and communicate them to the RPCL.
• Support market presence in: Northeastern Indiana (including South Bend) Lower Michigan
• Maintain and grow client relationships aligned with RPC priorities.
• Participate in client meetings, pursuit strategy discussions, and introductions.
• Provide market intelligence and relationship insights to the RPCL.

Benefits

• 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

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Senior
• Number of Employees: 251-500 employees