DOT Prequalification Specialist at Short-Elliott-Hendrickson, Incorporated — Remote

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You belong at SEH

SEH is currenting searching for a DOT Prequalification Specialist to join our talented Transportation 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 is a unique opportunity to leverage your project coordination, research, and administrative skills in a role that directly supports business development and strategic growth. You'll collaborate with professionals across multiple disciplines, manage important documentation, and help keep critical deadlines on track. Best of all, this position offers a fully remote work environment and a part-time schedule of 20 hours per week, providing flexibility while contributing to meaningful projects.

This Opportunity:

• Prepare, submit, and maintain DOT prequalification applications across multiple East Region states (e.g., WisDOT, INDOT, FDOT, VDOT, NCDOT, etc.).
• Track renewal deadlines and proactively coordinate updates to prevent lapses in prequalification status.
• Research, compile, and verify required documentation, including staff resumes, project experience, and financial information.
• Collaborate with technical staff and project managers to help ensure accurate representation of company information, including staffing and legal registration requirements.
• Maintain and update internal databases of project experience, staff classifications, and resumes aligned with DOT categories.
• Interpret DOT requirements, guidelines, and changes to prequalification criteria, advising internal teams accordingly.
• Assist with audits or requests for additional information from DOTs.
• Identify opportunities to expand firm prequalification categories and geographic reach.
• Track submittal and renewal information in the SharePoint calendar
• This is a remote opportunity open to candidates residing in the majority of US states. (See below for exceptions.)

Essential Qualifications:

• High school diploma required; associate or bachelor’s degree preferred
• Previous experience in administrative/technical support in the AEC industry
• Familiarity with DOT systems and requirements, particularly in SEH's East Region or multi-state environments
• Strong organizational skills with the ability to manage multiple deadlines simultaneously
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills, with attention to detail and accuracy
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite
• Ability to interpret technical information and translate it into compliant documentation
• Ability to work a part-time schedule of 20 hours per week.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Previous experience in DOT prequalification, coordinating teams, or related administrative/technical support in the AEC industry
• Experience working with multiple state DOT prequalification systems
• Understanding of engineering disciplines, classifications, and project delivery methods
• Familiarity with financial documentation requirements for prequalification (e.g., audits, overhead rates)
• Office-based, hybrid, or remote work environment
• Regular coordination with project managers and administrative staff
• Deadlines aligned with DOT submittal and renewal cycles

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 $25 and $26 per hour 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 an Equal Opportunity Employer, 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. Women and Minorities are encouraged to apply.

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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