Senior Project Engineer Public Works

MSA Professional Services; Cedar Rapids (IA); Hybrid; USD 88,000 - 143,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Flex Time

ESOP - MSA stock shares

Medical, dental & vision insurance

Paid parental leave

401(k) plan with company matching

Short-term incentive program for annual bonus

Company-paid life & disability insurance

Job summary

A regional engineering firm is seeking a Senior Professional Engineer to join their Public Works team. The role involves client relations, designing municipal infrastructure projects, and mentoring junior staff. Candidates must possess a Bachelor's degree in Civil Engineering, a Professional Engineer (PE) license, and at least 8 years of relevant experience. The position offers a hybrid work model, competitive salary ranging from $88,000 to $143,000, and a comprehensive benefits package including flex time, medical insurance, and a 401(k) plan.

Qualifications

• 8+ years of previous engineering experience required.
• Authorization to work in the United States is mandatory.
• Must not require sponsorship for employment.

Responsibilities

• Develop client relationships and manage client needs.
• Design municipal infrastructure projects.
• Mentor junior engineering staff.
• Prepare plans, specifications, and bidding documents.
• Compile technical reports and necessary regulatory permits.

Skills

Client relations

Municipal infrastructure design

Mentoring junior staff

Technical report preparation

Project funding package development

Education

Bachelor's degree in Civil Engineering

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