Engineer VI

$170,000 - $170,000/Yr

Short Elliot Hendrickson - Tallahassee, FL

Full-time - Mid Level

Tallahassee, FL

501-1,000 employees

Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services

About the position

The Civil Engineer position at Short Elliott Hendrickson Inc. (SEH) involves working on a variety of projects that enhance community infrastructure, including streets, sidewalks, utilities, and parks. The role encompasses all phases of project development, from planning and design to construction, with a focus on building client relationships and mentoring staff. SEH values employee ownership and fosters a culture of respect, flexibility, and accountability, making it an ideal environment for professional growth and collaboration.

Responsibilities

• Building client relationships
• Planning, developing, coordinating, and directing multiple projects for a variety of clients
• Understanding market needs and trends to identify and act on opportunities to win work
• Maintaining close relationships with clients throughout development of projects and after completion
• Hiring, managing, mentoring, and working with staff as needed to provide a positive team environment
• Maintaining an understanding of relevant regulatory programs, funding opportunities, design standards and procedures through active participation in continuing education programs and professional associations
• Representing SEH with local governments, municipalities and other agencies at project and public meetings
• Responding to RFQ's
• Preparing project approaches, scopes and fees required to complete projects
• Presenting proposals to clients, interviewing for projects, and selecting project teams
• Determining major project design decisions in conjunction with client

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in Civil Engineering or other related engineering field of study
• Registered as a Professional Engineer in the State of Florida
• Minimum of ten (10) years 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 located in Florida with being able to travel for client meetings, as needed

Nice-to-haves

• Fifteen (15)+ years of previous experience in the Civil Engineering field
• Located in Tallahassee or Panhandle / North Florida area
• Experience with water and wastewater projects
• 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

Benefits

• 100% employee-owned company
• Career development through continued education, licensure/certification, skills, and technical training
• Work arrangements that promote work/life balance
• Flexible holidays
• Paid Family Leave