Civil Engineering Careers
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Why Work at HEI?
Since opening our doors in 1968, HEI has not only been in the civil engineering business, but also the business of people. We strive to build our team with extraordinarily talented people who understand the value of working collaboratively and are dedicated to our common goals. In general that is what makes HEI thrive, the passion our team has to make a difference in the communities we serve by working together.
Find Your Passion: Build Your Future
Throughout your career at HEI, we will help you grow and nurture your passion for working on rewarding projects doing what you love. Team members have the freedom to pursue their careers with help and guidance from HEI leaders and mentors. With our multiple disciplines, we are a firm that can help find your strengths to build a path for you, now and into the future.
Tools For Success
Because We Care
Together with our clients we enhance the communities that we serve by providing solutions to some of the most challenging engineering issues. Likewise, HEI partners with our employees to serve many worthwhile organizations, such as: North Dakota’s Adopt-A-Highway Program, Food Bank of Iowa, United Way of Cass-Clay, Feed My Starving Children, Keep Omaha Beautiful, Toys for Tots, Ronald McDonald House Charities, River Keepers, and many others.
our values
Our core values truly define where HEI has been and what it is today...
Being Client-Focused
When our clients are successful, we’re successful. Our clients are a top priority, and our team ensures that they’re given our best efforts every time. We value the opportunity to serve them, and strive to earn their repeat business.
Commitment to Quality/Excellence
At HEI, we believe that true excellence is part of every step of the journey. Our commitment to quality is ingrained in our culture and reflected in the caliber of our team members. We are committed to being a leader in the industry and providing engaging opportunities for our staff.
Striving to be The Ideal Team Player
The final core value comes from “The Ideal Team Player,” written by Patrick Lencioni. As the title suggests, this book gave us the criteria that we look for in our team members when hiring staff as well as expected pillars of performance throughout their employment life. If the virtues of being humble, hungry, and smart (emotional IQ) resonate with you, then you may be a good fit at HEI!
the HEI way...
Helpful. Engaging. Inspiring.
”What’s the company culture like?” is one of the questions we hear most from prospective employees. The problem with this question is that culture can be a very hard thing to communicate. By definition, work culture is a collection of attitudes, beliefs, and behaviors. In simple terms, culture at HEI means to welcome all people, treat all with respect, demonstrate a serving heart at work and in our communities, work hard, play hard, and have fun!
That’s it, and when we say fun, our Fun Squad keeps it rolling with engaging activities such as: bowling, golf outings, trivia games, food truck lunches, axe throwing, free ticket drawings to various sporting events, Halloween contests, holiday parties, and more. There’s always something to look forward to when you are working at HEI!
Why HEI?
I really like the types of projects we work on. The projects are unique, which challenges us to produce innovative solutions. The people I work with are always friendly and helpful, which makes for a great work environment. My supervisors have always been supportive and have empowered me to excel within my career interests.
Carly
Employee since 2019
Why HEI?
The people. The people at HEI across many different departments, and in many different roles, still seem to all have one thing in common: they are kind, willing to help, and support a team mentality.
Dan
Employee since 2013
Why HEI?
It’s always nice to see a project go from concept to reality. One project that stands out is a new bridge project in Pennington County, MN, that allowed access over a river, allowing locals easier access to the new hospital.
Steve
Employee since 2004
Employee Benefits
HEI is a regional leader in the engineering and consulting field by hiring and retaining incredible team members who innovatively strengthen and support both HEI as well as our communities every day. To truly make a difference for our employees and families, we have developed a comprehensive and competitive benefits package that includes coverage for employees and dependents, a retirement plan, bonus plan, along with a host of additional benefits.
The Essentials
Health Care
Dental
Vision
Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
Paid Holidays
Paid Time Off
Financial Planning
401(k) Plan with Match
Performance Bonus Plan
Medical Care FSA
Dependent Care FSA
Life Insurance & ADD
Short- & Long- Term Disability
Free Financial Advisors
Lifelong Learning
Professional Development
Tuition Reimbursement
Conferences
Paid Licensures
Technical Training
Engaging Opportunities
Diversified Projects
Culture
Collaborative Teams
Flexible Work Schedules
Remote Access/Flexible Scheduling
Ergonomic/Standing Workstations
Annual Clothing Allowance
Holiday Parties, Office Outings,
Food, Fun, and More
