Senior Project Engineer (Water/Wastewater)

MSA Professional Services; Cedar Rapids (IA); Hybrid; USD 88,871 - 142,192; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

ESOP

Health insurance

PTO & holidays

Parental leave

401(k) matching

Bonus program

Life & disability insurance

Hybrid eligible

Job summary

MSA Professional Services in Cedar Rapids, IA, is seeking a Senior Project Engineer to support municipal water and wastewater projects. You will serve as a client liaison, mentor staff, and ensure successful execution of projects from planning through operations.

We are 100% employee-owned; the role offers hybrid eligibility and a path for leadership within a collaborative firm.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Environmental or Civil Engineering required.
• Professional Engineer (PE) required.
• 8+ years of experience with Water/Wastewater projects.
• Authorization to work in the United States; no sponsorship available.

Responsibilities

• Project planning, scoping, budgeting and QA/QC.
• Client relationship development.
• Assist with mentoring emerging engineering staff.
• Oversight of plans, details, specifications, and bidding documents.
• Assist with project funding packages with assistance from funding staff.
• Provide project updates at public forums.

Skills

Project leadership

Client relationship

Mentoring staff

Budgeting

QA/QC

Education

Bachelor’s in Environmental or Civil Engineering

Job description

Locations: Champaign, IL

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

MSA continues to expand as leaders in the Water/Wastewater space, and we are looking for another Senior Project Engineer to support our exciting growth! This position can be based out of any of our Midwest office locations (WI, MN, IA, IL), and will primarily support municipal projects in the public sector. As a Project Engineer, you will serve as a client liaison, mentor staff, and play a key role in the successful execution of projects. MSA supports Water/Wastewater projects through planning, design, construction, and operations.

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.

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

• Project project planning, scoping, budgeting and QA/QC
• Client relationship development
• Assist with mentoring emerging engineering staff
• Oversight of plans, details, specifications, and bidding documents
• Assistant with project funding packages with assistance from funding staff
• Provide project updates at public forums

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Environmental or Civil Engineering required
• Professional Engineering (PE) required
• 8+ years of prior experience with Water/Wastewater projects 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: $88,871–$142,192 (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.

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