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Senior Engineer - Transportation

Houston Engineering, Inc.
Prairie, MN Full Time
POSTED ON 1/6/2026
AVAILABLE BEFORE 3/5/2026

Company Description

Job Location: Eden Prairie, MN

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Houston Engineering Inc. (HEI), is a full-service civil engineering, surveying, environmental, and technology solutions consulting firm with multiple locations throughout the Midwest.  Having been in business since 1968, we have provided outstanding client service and effectively managed our business strategy resulting in sustained growth.  Our commitment continues to be meeting our clients’ needs and providing a productive and fun atmosphere for our employees.

This role offers an excellent career development opportunity for someone who has experience in transportation civil engineering project development, design, construction, and project management and is looking for that next career step. The challenge and opportunity you seek can be found at HEI!

Job Description

 

  • Effectively lead and manage activities and people in all phases of transportation civil engineering projects as well as manage project budgets, schedules, and client needs.
  • Assure that designs, plans and specifications are in accordance with federal, state and local standards.
  • Prepare and oversee detailed engineering analyses, design, technical reports, etc.
  • Create and foster a project team culture of superior service for the client.
  • Interact with clients, regulatory agencies, and the general public as necessary through project completion. In addition, work on business development activities.

Qualifications

  • Bachelor’s degree in Civil Engineering or related Engineering field.
  • Professional Engineer license in the applicable state you work or the ability to obtain license within 6 months.
  • 8 years of experience in the design and construction of state MnDOT and MN CSAH highway projects preferred.
  • Excellent leadership and project management skills.
  • Working knowledge of project team roles and responsibilities.
  • Working knowledge of applicable federal, state, and local standards.
  • Ability to communicate effectively and appropriately with groups both internally and externally.

Additional Information

Benefits of Joining HEI

As part of our talented staff, you will enjoy competitive pay and significate annual bonuses. The estimated rate of pay is $113,751 - $127,970 depending on experience. Other benefits include employee paid health, dental, vision, life insurance, short and long-term disability, PTO, paid holidays, parental leave, generous 401(k) match, access to HSA, FSAs, flexible schedules, annual HEI logo wear, plus more.

Additionally, view our careers page to read about HEI being selected as one of the ENR top 500 design firms and as one of the Prairie Businesses 50 best places to work for several years in a row!

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