Senior Project Engineer (Water Treatment/Potable Water)

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

Benefits offered by this job

Flexible work-life integration

Employee stock ownership

Medical, dental & vision insurance

Paid parental leave

Annual bonus opportunities

401(k) matching

Job summary

A leading engineering firm is seeking a Senior Project Engineer to provide comprehensive water services including planning, design, and construction for drinking water systems. The ideal candidate will have a Bachelor’s degree in Environmental or Civil Engineering and 8+ years of experience, along with a Professional Engineer license. This full-time role offers hybrid eligibility, flexible hours, and a compensation range of $88,000 to $143,000 based on experience, along with comprehensive benefits including 401(k) matching and employee stock ownership.

Qualifications

• 8+ years of prior experience with relevant project types required.
• Professional Engineer (PE) license required.
• Authorization to work in the United States is necessary.

Responsibilities

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

Skills

Environmental or Civil Engineering

Potable water planning

AutoCAD

BIM software

Project scoping and budgeting

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Environmental or Civil Engineering

Tools

AutoCAD

BIM software

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 Senior Project Engineer at any Midwest office location!

In this role, you will provide 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!

Responsibilities

• Potable water planning, feasibility studies, and compliance reporting
• Develop drawings using AutoCAD 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

• Bachelor’s degree in Environmental or Civil Engineering required
• 8+ 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: 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. If you are unable to submit your application because of incompatible assistive technology or a disability, please contact us at [e-mail]. Equal Employment Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer