Senior Project Manager Engineering (Water Treatment/Potable Water)

MSA Professional Services, Inc.; Appleton (WI); Hybrid; USD 88,000 - 160,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

ESOP

401(k) with company matching

PTO + Holidays

Parental leave

Life & disability insurance

Flexible work schedule

Job summary

MSA Professional Services, Inc. is seeking a Project Manager Engineering for Water Treatment/Potable Water in Appleton, WI. The role combines management of planning, design, and construction services for drinking water systems, with a hybrid work option and flexible time.

The successful candidate will lead projects from scope through commissioning and will engage with clients, vendors, and the public. Requirements include a Bachelor’s in Environmental or Civil Engineering, 6+ years of relevant

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Environmental or Civil Engineering is required.
• 6+ years of prior experience with relevant project types is required.
• Professional Engineer (PE) license is required.
• This position requires authorization to work in the United States; no sponsorship provided.

Responsibilities

• Mentor technical staff.
• QA/QC drinking water projects.
• Project scoping and budgeting.
• Manage relationships with clients, vendors, manufacturers, and the public.
• Present at public forums and conferences.

Skills

Mentoring

Project management

QA/QC

Client relationship management

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Environmental or Civil Engineering

Job description

Project Manager Engineering (Water Treatment/Potable Water)

Locations: Appleton, WI

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 Project Manager!

In this role, you will provide management for 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!

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

Role Responsibilities

• Mentor technical staff
• QA/QC drinking water projects
• Project scoping & budgeting
• Manage relationship with clients, vendors, manufacturers, and the public
• Present at public forums and conferences

Qualifications

Skills & Knowledge / Education & Experience:

• Bachelor’s degree in Environmental or Civil Engineering required
• 6+ 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–$159,800 (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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