Senior Project Engineer Public Works

MSA Professional Services; Beaver Dam (WI); Hybrid; USD 88,000 - 143,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

ESOP stock shares

Comprehensive medical, dental & vision insurance

17+ days PTO

401(k) with company matching

Paid parental leave

Job summary

A professional engineering firm is hiring a Senior Professional Engineer to join their Public Works team within any Midwest office in the United States. This role focuses on client relations, the design of municipal infrastructure projects, and mentoring junior staff. Candidates must have a bachelor's degree in Civil Engineering, a PE license, and over 8 years of relevant experience. The position offers a competitive salary range of $88,000 to $143,000, along with flexible working options and comprehensive benefits.

Qualifications

• 8+ years of previous experience required.
• This position requires authorization to work in the United States.

Responsibilities

• Manage client relations for projects.
• Design municipal infrastructure projects.
• Mentor junior engineering staff.
• Prepare technical reports and regulatory permits.
• Develop project funding packages.

Skills

Client relations

Municipal infrastructure design

Mentoring

Education

Bachelor's degree in Civil Engineering or related field

Professional Engineer (PE)

Job description

Locations: Any WI, IA, IL, or MN office location

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

MSA is hiring a Senior Professional Engineer (PE) on our Public Works team for any Midwest office location. This role is for those who love working primarily with the public sector, with a wide variety of project types.

Responsibilities

• Client relations
• Design of municipal infrastructure projects
• Assist with mentoring junior engineering staff
• Preparation of plans, details, specifications, and bidding documents
• Preparation of technical reports and regulatory permits for projects
• Development of project funding packages with assistance from funding staff

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Civil Engineering (or related field) required
• Professional Engineer (PE) required
• 8+ years of previous 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

Pay & Benefits

• Compensation Range: $88,000–$143,000 (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.

Equal Employment Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer