Senior Civil Engineer/ Operations & Market Support Lead

Short Elliott Hendrickson Inc.


Position Title: Senior Civil Engineer/ Operations & Market Support Lead

Location: Munster IN

Position Type: Full time


Description:

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

SEH is currenting searching for a Senior Civil Engineer/ Operations & Market Support Lead to join our talented Civil team!

Why our employee-owners love SEH:

• "I was on vacation last week and had zero concerns that my colleagues would help out with anything that came into my inbox!" – GIS Analyst

• "What company has a CEO who cares enough to seek out one-on-one conversations ranging from 'How are you?' to 'What do you think would help the company?' SEH, that's who. " – Civil Engineering Technician

• "Having the feeling that my voice matters and believing that SEH truly cares about the employees is so satisfying!" – Sr Financial Analyst

• "It feels good having colleagues and supervisors that provide support and resources for growth and learning!" – Civil Engineer

• "This is the first company I've worked for with a true entrepreneurial spirit." – Sr Mechanical Engineer

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

This Opportunity:

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

Primary Responsibilities

1. Office Operations & Administrative Accountability

• 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.

This role enforces and supports defined systems and expectations; it does not design or reinterpret them.2. Staff Support & Mentorship

• 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.

Performance management, discipline, and role definition remain with the RPCL.3. Workflow & Delivery Oversight

• 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.

4. Business Development & Market Support

• 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.

Market strategy, prioritization, and go/no-go decisions are set by the RPCL.

Essential Qualifications:

• 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

Preferred Qualifications:

• 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

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 $140,000 and $160,000 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.

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