Senior Project Engineer Public Works

MSA Professional Services; Pleasant Valley Township (IA); Hybrid; USD 88,000 - 143,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Stock options

Medical, dental & vision insurance

17+ days PTO

401(k) with company matching

Paid parental leave

Short-term incentive program

Job summary

A leading engineering firm is looking for a Senior Professional Engineer to join its Public Works team. The position involves managing client relations and designing municipal infrastructure projects in a hybrid work model. Candidates must have a Bachelor's degree in Civil Engineering, a PE license, and over 8 years of relevant experience. The compensation ranges from $88,000 to $143,000, with various benefits, including stock shares, extensive PTO, and a 401(k) plan with matching contributions.

Qualifications

• 8+ years of previous experience required.
• Authorization to work in the United States is required.

Responsibilities

• Maintain client relations.
• Design municipal infrastructure projects.
• Assist in mentoring junior staff.
• Prepare plans and specifications.
• Prepare technical reports.
• Develop project funding packages.

Skills

Client relations

Design of municipal infrastructure projects

Mentoring junior engineering staff

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