Graduate Engineer II Water

MSA Professional Services, Inc.; Saint Paul (MN); On-site; USD 77,000 - 101,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

ESOP: Employee stock ownership

Medical, dental & vision insurance

PTO: 17+ days + 8 holidays

Paid parental leave

401(k) with company matching

Job summary

MSA is seeking a Graduate Engineer II Water (EIT) in St. Paul, MN, to support municipal water and wastewater projects through planning, design, permitting, and construction.

The role emphasizes collaboration with clients, vendors, and engineers to improve treatment processes and ensure regulatory compliance. The firm is 100% employee-owned (ESOP) with a long track record and strong in-house expertise across disciplines, offering flexible work arrangements and opportunities for professional

Qualifications

• EIT certification required.
• Bachelor's degree in Civil, Environmental, or related field is required.
• 1+ years of post-grad related experience required.

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, or related field

Job description

Locations: St. Paul, 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 proud to be 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.

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

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 – $100,627 (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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