Senior Project Engineer (Water/Wastewater)

MSA Professional Services; Pleasant Valley Township (IA); Hybrid; USD 88,871 - 142,192; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401(k) plan with company matching

Medical, dental & vision insurance

17+ days PTO and paid parental leave

ESOP: Receive MSA stock shares annually

Job summary

A leading engineering firm in the Midwest is looking for a Senior Project Engineer. The position can be hybrid and involves planning, budgeting, and overseeing Water/Wastewater projects for municipal clients. Candidates must hold a Bachelor's degree in Environmental or Civil Engineering and have a PE license, alongside 8+ years of relevant experience. The role also includes mentoring junior staff and maintaining client relationships, with compensation ranging from $88,871 to $142,192 based on experience.

Qualifications

• 8+ years of prior experience with Water/Wastewater projects required.
• Must have authorization to work in the United States.
• Mentoring emerging engineering staff is expected.

Responsibilities

• Oversee project planning, budgeting, and quality assurance.
• Develop client relationships actively.
• Mentor junior engineering staff effectively.
• Provide project updates at public forums.
• Assist with project funding package preparation.

Skills

Client relationship development

Project planning and scoping

Budgeting and QA/QC

Mentoring staff

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Environmental or Civil Engineering

Professional Engineering (PE)

Job description

Locations

Anywhere in a commutable distance to an MSA office location in WI, MN, IA, or IL

Type

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

Overview

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.

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

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.

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

Equal Employment Opportunity

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.