Senior Civil Engineer
About The Position
SEH is currently searching for a Senior Civil Engineer to join our talented Civil team! 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.
Requirements
- 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.
- 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
- Spanish bilingual
- Eight (8) years of hands-on experience as a high-performing civil engineer
- Private/Industrial entitlement experience
- Established partner network
Responsibilities
- 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.
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
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Senior
Education Level
No Education Listed
