Civil Engineer / Project Manager

About the role

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 Civil Engineer / Project Manager 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

What Makes this Opportunity Different

• Local leadership with national resources: Operate as SEH's visible local civil engineer while drawing upon multidisciplinary expertise across the company.
• Existing momentum: Build upon current Wichita staff, relationships, and active regional growth plans.
• Authority to grow: Help identify and recruit the project managers, designers, and technical staff needed as workload continues to grow.
• Employee ownership: Share directly in the value created through SEH's long-term success.
• Access and autonomy: Work directly with regional and company leaders while having meaningful influence over market and hiring decisions.

The Opportunity

• Lead the growth of SEH's municipal civil practice in Wichita and surrounding communities.
• Manage existing relationships with cities, utilities, counties, developers, partners, and other key stakeholders.
• Identify client needs and develop practical strategies that convert relationships into projects and long-term accounts.
• Serve as a project manager and technical leader for public infrastructure and select private development projects.
• Develop project approaches, scopes, fees, schedules, staffing plans, and quality-management strategies.
• Lead proposals, interviews, client presentations, and community or public meetings.
• Coordinate project delivery using local staff and technical resources from across SEH.
• Recruit, mentor, and lead a local civil engineering team as backlog and market opportunities grow.
• Represent SEH through professional organizations, industry events, municipal associations, and community involvement.
• Develop and maintain client strategy plans, pursuit priorities, and an accurate opportunity pipeline.
• Serve as a technical lead on multidisciplined civil engineering projects in Wichita and surrounding areas.

Essential Qualifications

• Professional Engineer (PE) license in Kansas (required).
• Residence in or near Wichita, KS with strong client connections
• Proven track record of successfully managing civil engineering projects.
• Flexible and broad technical skills across civil infrastructure disciplines.
• Demonstrated ability to build client trust and contribute to business development, proposals, interviews, and project pursuit
• Strong understanding of the Wichita municipal, utility, regulatory, and development environment.
• Demonstrated 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
• Ability to work independently, take initiative, and lead effectively in a growing office.

Preferred Qualifications

• Established relationships with municipalities, utilities, developers, or industry partners in Wichita and surrounding areas