Senior Project Manager Engineering (Water Treatment/Potable Water)

MSA Professional Services, Inc.; Saint Paul (MN); Hybrid; USD 88,000 - 160,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

ESOP stock ownership

401(k) with company match

Medical, dental & vision insurance

PTO 17+ days + holidays 8

Parental leave

Short-term incentive bonus

Life & disability insurance

Hybrid work model

Ongoing learning opportunities

Job summary

MSA Professional Services, Inc. is seeking a Project Manager Engineering (Water Treatment/Potable Water) in St. Paul, MN.

This full-time, salaried role offers hybrid eligibility and flex time. You will lead comprehensive drinking water projects from planning through construction, guiding teams and interfacing with clients and stakeholders. Ideal candidates bring a PE license and a minimum of six years’ relevant experience, with strong budgeting, presentation and collaboration skills.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Environmental or Civil Engineering.
• PE license required.
• 6+ years of relevant project experience.
• US work authorization; no sponsorship for this position.

Responsibilities

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

Skills

Mentor staff

Client relations

Public speaking

Budgeting

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Environmental or Civil Engineering

Professional Engineer (PE) license

Job description

Project Manager Engineering (Water Treatment/Potable Water)

Locations: St. Paul, MN

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

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

What you bring

• 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.

Equal Employment Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer