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Airports Engineer

Short Elliott Hendrickson
Saint Paul, MN Full Time
POSTED ON 1/2/2026
AVAILABLE BEFORE 3/4/2026

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 Airports Engineer to join our talented Airports 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:

  • Complete detailed design for airport infrastructure projects, including runways, taxiways, aprons, buildings, and utilities.
  • Draft and develop project plan sheets using AutoCAD and Civil 3D.
  • Prepare construction documents such as plans, specifications, and supporting technical materials.
  • Support project estimation and budgeting activities.
  • Participate in construction observation and field engineering for airport projects throughout the Midwest.
  • Assist Professional Engineers and Project Managers with project scoping, task hour allocations, schedules, fee proposals, and state and federal grant applications and management.
  • Coordinate work activities, support project team responsibilities, and provide regular project status updates.
  • Build a strong understanding of current airport design standards, regulations, and industry procedures.
    Work effectively in an empowered, collaborative team environment while maintaining individual accountability.

Essential Qualifications:

  • Bachelor's degree in Civil Engineering or a related field.
  • Experience in civil engineering or a related discipline.
  • Proficiency with Microsoft Office applications (Excel, Word, etc.) and CAD design tools.
  • Ability to travel occasionally for team meetings, client consultations, on‑site inspections, and related project needs; occasional overnight travel may be required.

Preferred Qualifications:

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 $65,000 and $76,000 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 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.

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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Salary : $65,000 - $76,000

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