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November 21, 2025

SEH Accelerates National Growth Strategy with New Offices in Arizona and Kansas

Short Elliott Hendrickson Inc. (SEH®), a 100 percent employee-owned professional services firm, is advancing its national growth strategy to meet rising demand in high-growth regions with full-service infrastructure solutions.

The firm has opened new offices in Phoenix and Scottsdale, Arizona, and Wichita, Kansas – part of a broader plan that includes recent investments in Florida, Texas, and North Carolina – to deliver local services backed by SEH’s multidisciplinary team.

“Our expansion in Arizona and Kansas reflects SEH’s commitment to serving clients where they are and creating opportunities for professionals to grow their careers,” said David Ott, PE*, CEO/President. “By investing in local leadership and expanding into priority markets, we are delivering greater value for our clients while strengthening the impact of our 900+ employee-owners. These offices enhance our ability to provide consistent quality, increase capacity, and scale services across programs nationwide.”

Regional Impact

  • Arizona is one of the fastest-growing states, with rising demand across healthcare, technology, and manufacturing. With offices in Phoenix and Scottsdale, SEH is positioned to deliver resilient infrastructure solutions that keep pace with growth.
  • Wichita, Kansas, is a hub for aerospace, advanced manufacturing, and healthcare. SEH’s local presence strengthens the firm’s ability to support these industries with localized expertise and multidisciplinary services.

National Growth Strategy

SEH’s multi-year plan focuses on expanding into states with strong infrastructure demand, combining local proximity with national resources to deliver engineering, architecture, planning, and environmental services where they’re needed most. These investments advance SEH’s vision to build resilient communities and create opportunities for professionals nationwide. SEH will continue to pursue additional high-growth markets as part of this strategy.

About SEH

Short Elliott Hendrickson Inc. (SEH®) is an employee-owned, multidisciplined professional services company with more than 900 engineers, architects, planners, scientists, and dedicated professionals. Founded in 1927, SEH serves public and private clients in the buildings, infrastructure, environmental, transportation, and water markets across the United States and several Canadian provinces. Our employee-owners are personally invested in our clients’ satisfaction and share a common purpose: Building a Better World for All of Us®. Learn more at sehinc.com.

*Professional Licensure: David Ott is a registered professional engineer in AL, FL, GA, IA, IL, IN, KY, MA, ME, MN, ND, NH, OK, VA, WA, and WI

More Information

SEH expands Arizona presence with new Phoenix and Scottsdale offices
SEH opens new office in Wichita, Kansas
SEH opens Tallahassee office (Florida)
SEH opens City of Fredericksburg, Texas office
SEH of North Carolina strengthens presence with Winston-Salem office

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