Economic Development Representative

1 month ago


Saint Paul, Minnesota, United States National Diversity Network Full time
Short Elliott Hendrickson Inc.

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 seeking an experienced Economic Development Representative to join our growing Community and Economic Development serving Minnesota and surrounding states in our Central Region

The Community and Economic Development team at SEH focuses on helping communities become the places where businesses thrive and people live their best lives. This team believes that successful development should be community-minded and benefit everyone - cities, and investors, and the people who live and work there. Using a comprehensive approach, this talented group considers land use planning, engineering, and environmental factors and helps clients identify and secure funding ensuring visions become reality.

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:
  • Assist municipal clients with needs assessments and prepare funding applications, focusing on public infrastructure.
  • Develop and write clear, concise project-funding proposals that meet agency requirements and tie projects to funding sources.
  • Administer SEH client projects to ensure successful delivery and respond to client inquiries to solve community and economic development needs.
  • Identify financing scope, interface with funding sources to assess feasibility, and attend client meetings to share accurate financing information.
  • Communicate effectively with diverse audiences, including government officials and community groups, to facilitate understanding and participation in development programs.
  • Establish and maintain effective relationships with government officials and agencies, work efficiently with SEH service areas, and organize and track projects and funding sources.
Essential Qualifications:
  • Bachelor's degree in urban planning or related field
  • Demonstrated success in Municipal Grant Funding Writing and Administration
  • Demonstrated understanding of State(s) Funding/Agencies processes and requirements
  • Knowledge of federal funding application processes and requirements and ability to communicate them effectively to internal and external stakeholders
  • Strong written and verbal communication skills, with an aptitude for crafting compelling content.
  • Ability to travel for client meetings as required
Preferred Qualifications:
  • Minimum of three (3) year's relevant experience in Minnesota
  • Experienced in preparing and delivering presentations to potential clients, partners, and proposal reviewers, showcasing the value and impact of engineering solutions for community development.
  • Proficient in tracking and reporting on application progress and outcomes using spreadsheets and Hubspot, ensuring accuracy and consistency of data and documentation.
  • Understanding of funding agency evaluation criteria and ability to tailor engineering proposals to highlight technical, social, and environmental benefits.
  • Familiar with grant administration and compliance, including budgeting, reporting, and auditing, and knowledgeable in planning, zoning, land use, and comprehensive planning.
  • Ability to work independently and collaboratively with a team, providing input on funding opportunities and strategies, with strong time management, organizational skills, and attention to detail
  • Preference given to candidates residing in the St. Paul / Minneapolis Metro Area
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 $55,000 and $65,000 based on skill set and experience. Check out our full benefits package at, SEH Hiring Journey

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.
SEH is an Equal Opportunity Employer and as such committed to maintain equal pay for equal work and base all employment decisions without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, genetic information, disability, protected veteran status, age, sexual orientation, gender identity or gender expression. Women and minorities are encouraged to apply.

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