Graduate Engineer II Water

MSA Professional Services, Inc.; Duluth (MN); On-site; USD 77,000 - 91,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401(k) plan

Medical, dental & vision

PTO 17+ days

Paid parental leave

Short-term incentive

ESOP stock

Life & disability

Job summary

MSA Professional Services, Inc. in Duluth, MN, is seeking a Graduate Engineer II Water (EIT). You will support municipal clients through planning, design, permitting, and construction for water and wastewater projects.

This employee-owned firm offers ESOP ownership, a collaborative culture, flexible work-life integration, and opportunities for professional growth across multiple service lines.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Civil, Environmental, or related field required.
• EIT required.
• 1+ years of post-grad related experience required.
• This position requires you to have authorization to work in the United States for any employer. We will not provide sponsorship for this position.

Responsibilities

• Perform planning, design, and construction‑related tasks for potable water, wastewater, and utility projects.
• Conduct comprehensive assessments of existing facilities and identify areas for improvement and compliance with relevant regulations.
• Collaborate with clients, vendors, and other engineers during assessments, alternatives analyses, and designs.
• Research and recommend innovative technologies and approach to improve treatment processes.
• Preparation of plans, specifications, & bidding documents.
• Preparation of regulatory permits.
• Construction Observation & Administration (e.g. documenting activities, communication w/ project managers & engineers, submittal reviews, measuring & testing, general oversight, and interacting with contractors, subcontractors, residents, and clients).
• Provide assistance with company initiatives that may involve different service lines.

Skills

EIT

Education

Bachelor's degree in Civil/Environmental Engineering

Job description

Locations

Duluth, MN

Type

Full‑Time | Salaried | Flex Time Eligible

MSA is hiring a Graduate Engineer II Water (EIT) to focus primarily on Water/Wastewater projects. As a Graduate Engineer II, you will primarily support municipal clients through planning, design, permitting, and construction for engineering projects.

MSA specializes in the sustainable development of communities and is 100% employee owned. With roots reaching back to 1919, MSA has grown from a rural land survey company into a multidisciplinary network of nearly 550 engineers, architects, planners, funding experts, surveyors, GIS experts, environmental scientists, and more who are committed to making communities better places to live, work, and play.

Come join the ownership team here!

Employee Testimonial

"As an employee-owned company (100% ESOP), working at MSA is not just a job. We're genuine co‑owners, and this ESOP setup promotes a culture of collaboration and engagement throughout MSA because we all have a direct financial interest as owners." -Project Engineer - Transportation, Cedar Rapids Office

Responsibilities

Role Responsibilities

• Perform planning, design, and construction‑related tasks for potable water, wastewater, and utility projects
• Conduct comprehensive assessments of existing facilities and identify areas for improvement and compliance with relevant regulations
• Collaborate with clients, vendors, and other engineers during assessments, alternatives analyses, and designs
• Research and recommend innovative technologies and approach to improve treatment processes
• Preparation of plans, specifications, & bidding documents
• Preparation of regulatory permits
• Construction Observation & Administration (e.g. documenting activities, communication w/ project managers & engineers, submittal reviews, measuring & testing, general oversight, and interacting with contractors, subcontractors, residents, and clients)
• Provide assistance with company initiatives that may involve different service lines

Qualifications

What you bring

Skills & Knowledge / Education & Experience:

• Bachelor's degree in Civil, Environmental, or related field required
• EIT required
• 1+ years of post‑grad related experience required
• This position requires you to have authorization to work in the United States for any employer. We will not provide sponsorship for this position

Why MSA

• 100% employee‑owned firm with 100+ years of community impact
• Collaborative culture with in‑house experts for all disciplines across the firm
• Flexible work‑life integration
• Ongoing learning and professional growth opportunities for all positions
• Commitment to fostering a work environment where employees have a strong sense of inclusion and belonging
• Included on the "ENR Top 500 Design Firms" for over 27 straight years

Pay & Benefits*

• Compensation Range: $77,408 – $91,000 (commensurate with experience)
• Flex Time: Work 42 hours this week? Have 2 hours added to your Flex Time balance to use as time off in the future
• ESOP: Receive MSA stock shares annually, at no cost to the employee
• Medical, dental & vision insurance for you, spouse, domestic partner, and eligible dependents
• 17+ days PTO (potentially higher pending experience) + 8 paid holidays
• Paid parental leave regardless of birth parent
• 401(k) plan with company matching
• Short‑term incentive program for annual bonus opportunities
• Company‑paid life & disability insurance
• Full eligibility requirements for listed benefits will be discussed during the hiring process

MSA is an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer that is committed to diversity and inclusion in the workplace. At MSA, we value a diverse, inclusive workforce, and we provide equal employment opportunity for all applicants and employees. All qualified applicants for employment will be considered without regard to an individual’s race, color, sex, gender identity, gender expression, religion, age, national origin or ancestry, citizenship, physical or mental disability, medical condition, family care status, marital status, domestic partner status, sexual orientation, genetic information, military or veteran status, or any other basis protected by federal, state or local laws.

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Equal Employment Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer