Project Manager Engineering (Potable Water)

MSA Professional Services, Inc; Des Moines (IA); On-site; USD 65,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a Potable Water Engineer/Manager to join their Des Moines team. This role offers the chance to contribute to impactful projects that enhance community living. As a key player, you will lead potable water planning, oversee compliance reporting, and develop technical specifications using advanced software tools. With a commitment to employee ownership and a collaborative environment, this company fosters professional growth and community engagement. If you are passionate about engineering and making a difference, this opportunity is perfect for you.

Benefits

Medical, dental, and vision coverage

17 days of paid time off

Paid holidays

Paid parental leave

Life insurance and disability insurance

Employee Stock Ownership Plan (ESOP)

401k Retirement Savings Plan

Short Term Incentive Program

Qualifications

• 5+ years of experience in potable water/water treatment projects required.
• Professional Engineer (PE) license preferred.

Responsibilities

• Conduct potable water planning and feasibility studies.
• Develop contract drawings and technical specifications.
• Administer construction of potable water-related projects.

Skills

Client Interaction

Project Management

Potable Water Engineering

Regulatory Compliance

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Environmental or Civil Engineering

Tools

AutoCAD Civil 3D

BIM Software

BioWin

Arc View

Job description

Overview

MSA has an opportunity for an Potable Water Engineer/Manager at our 17 office locations on the Water Service Line. You will have the opportunity to see and contribute to projects from start to finish. The various projects you'll be working on make a significant and positive impact on the communities you serve. This listing is for our Des Moines, IA location.

Who we are & how we help

What does it mean to serve communities for over 100 years? It means doing the type of work that helps people raise a family, grow a business, engage with their neighbors, and enjoy a variety of unique, enduring spaces that form the fabric of 'home.'

MSA’s roots reach back to 1919. What began with an entrepreneurial solo practitioner in Baraboo, Wisconsin, has grown into a robust and thriving company of over 400 employee owners conducting work across the country. As a 100% employee-owned firm, when we say we 'own' our work, we mean it. We stand behind the quality of our designs, the integrity of our people, and the generations of client relationships we’ve formed based on trust, firm handshakes, and the belief that together — we can accomplish anything.

Responsibilities

The work you will do

• Potable water planning, feasibility studies, and compliance reporting
• Develop Contract drawings using AutoCAD Civil3D and/or BIM software platforms
• Develop Technical Specifications
• Regulatory and technical permit preparation
• Administer & observe construction of potable water-related projects
• Project scoping & budgeting
• Interact with clients, vendors, manufacturers, and the public

Qualifications

What you bring

• Bachelor’s degree in Environmental or Civil Engineering required
• Experience with client interaction including council/board meetings required
• Project management experience required
• 5+ years of prior experience with potable water/water treatment projects required
• Professional Engineer (PE) license preferred
• Experience with AutoCAD Civil 3D, BIM, BioWin, and Arc View preferred

Benefits

Why MSA? We're glad you asked!

• Better Together– A collaborative work environment that promotes open doors, new ideas, and honest opinions.
• Multi-disciplinary Opportunities– As multi-talented people in a multi-disciplinary firm, we encourage everyone to follow their interests, seek new experiences, and apply their skills where they feel most impactful.
• We’ve Got Your Back– Support when you need it, independence when you don’t. We’re 400+ team members strong, operating as one cohesive MSA.
• Passion & Purpose– We’re passionate about what we do and proud of it! Join us to share inspirations, 'geek out' and think big.
• Pay & Perks– We offer competitive industry pay and a variety of perks — just a few of the things that make us uniquely MSA.
• Work-Life Integration– Life doesn’t stop when the work day begins. MSA supports our employees as professionals, parents, citizens, and friends — with the understanding and flexibility to meet your obligations and balance your time.
• Commitment to Learning– We support the professional aspirations of our employees with ongoing training options, tuition reimbursement opportunities, and the technology to keep us connected, creative and competitive.
• Community Engagement– We give back to the communities in which we live, work, and play. MSA employee owners are volunteers, educators, STEM outreach participants, and event attendees, supported by dedicated corporate sponsorship and donations initiatives.

There’s more! Eligible employees will also enjoy the following benefits:

• Quality Insurance Options – Medical, dental, and vision coverage for you, your spouse or domestic partner, and eligible dependents.
• Paid Time Off – All full-time employees will receive, at minimum, 17 days (that’s 3+ weeks!) of paid time off in the first year alone.
• Paid Holidays – MSA offers time off pay for 8 holidays in every calendar year.
• Paid Parental Leave – Both parents will receive 2 weeks of paid time off, and birth parents are eligible for additional paid time off under MSA’s Short Term Paid Leave.
• Supplemental Insurance – MSA pays 100% for all employees to have life insurance, long-term disability insurance, and short-term disability insurance.
• Employee Stock Ownership Plan (ESOP) – MSA is an ESOP S-Corporation, which means that our company is 100% owned by us! Through the ESOP, eligible employees receive MSA stock in the form of company shares as a percentage of compensation, at no cost to the employee.
• 401k Retirement Savings Plan – Employees can also choose to participate in a 401k plan, with a generous employer match that is immediately 100% vested.
• Short Term Incentive (STIP) – This program rewards employees who meet performance goals with a one-time annual STIP payment as a percentage of their eligible compensation.

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.