Senior Project Manager Engineering

MSA Professional Services; Champaign (IL); On-site; USD 88,000 - 143,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental & vision insurance

17+ days PTO

401(k) plan with company matching

Paid parental leave

Company-paid life & disability insurance

ESOP benefits

Job summary

A leading engineering firm is seeking a Project Manager to manage comprehensive water services, including planning and design for drinking water systems. Candidates should have a Bachelor's degree in Environmental or Civil Engineering and over 6 years of relevant experience. A Professional Engineer license is required. This full-time, salaried role provides flexibility and offers a competitive compensation range of $88,000–$143,000, alongside a robust benefits package, including 401(k) matching and ESOP opportunities.

Qualifications

• 6+ years of prior experience with relevant project types required.
• Professional Engineer (PE) license required.
• Authorization to work in the U.S. is a must.

Responsibilities

• Mentor technical staff.
• Manage relationship with clients, vendors, and the public.
• Present at public forums and conferences.

Skills

Environmental or Civil Engineering knowledge

Project management

Client relationship management

QA/QC processes

Presentation skills

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Environmental or Civil Engineering

Job description

Locations: Open to candidates within a commutable distance to any MSA office in WI, MN, IA, or IL

Type: Full‑Time | Salaried | Hybrid Eligible | Flex Time Eligible

As a leader in the Water Treatment space, MSA is looking for our next strategic hire as a Project Manager at any Midwest office location!

In this role, you will provide management for comprehensive water services, including planning, design, and construction related services, for drinking water systems. You will work to address a wide range of needs, from routine water supply to complex treatment and distribution challenges, offering solutions for both site-specific and community-wide water management.

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.

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

• Mentor technical staff
• QA/QC drinking water projects
• Project scoping & budgeting
• Manage relationship with clients, vendors, manufacturers, and the public
• Present at public forums and conferences

Qualifications

What you bring

Skills & Knowledge / Education & Experience:

• Bachelor’s degree in Environmental or Civil Engineering required
• 6+ years of prior experience with relevant project types required
• Professional Engineer (PE) license 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: $88,000–$143,000 (commensurate with experience)
• Flex Time (Remove for Hourly): 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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