Senior Structural Project Engineer — Hybrid/Remote + ESOP

MSA Professional Services; Des Moines (IA); Hybrid; USD 89,000 - 142,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Employee Ownership

Mentorship & Collaboration

Flex time program

Hybrid/Remote options

ESOP

Job summary

MSA Professional Services in Des Moines, IA, seeks a Senior Project Engineer – Structural to lead planning and design of municipal and infrastructure building structures. You will manage complex multi‑phase projects from concept through construction, mentor engineers, and contribute to proposals while collaborating with cross‑functional teams.

If you’re a licensed PE/SE with deep structural expertise and a passion for building communities, this is your opportunity to influence large-scale

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Structural or related Engineering field (ABET-accredited).
• 10+ years of post-graduate experience (8+ with a Master’s degree).
• Professional Engineer (PE) license required, Structural Engineer (SE) preferred.
• Deep expertise in structural engineering principles and building design standards.
• Advanced proficiency with Revit, structural modeling/analysis software, and Microsoft Office.
• Strong financial awareness— understanding scope, budgets, and profitability.
• Proven experience leading complex, multi-phase projects.
• A track record of mentoring and developing other engineers.

Responsibilities

• Plan and execute structural design with a high degree of autonomy and technical judgment
• Perform and validate advanced engineering calculations and structural analyses
• Develop detailed construction documents, specifications, and technical reports
• Oversee QA/QC reviews and ensure regulatory compliance
• Provide field oversight during investigations and construction, resolving complex issues in real time
• Lead multidisciplinary coordination with civil, environmental, and architectural teams
• Present technical recommendations at client meetings and agency reviews
• Oversee scope, schedule, and budget for complex project phases
• Anticipate risks and proactively guide mitigation strategies
• Mentor junior and mid-level engineers, fostering technical and professional growth
• Contribute to proposals and new client pursuits
• Support cross-selling and strategic growth initiatives
• Represent MSA in industry organizations and technical conferences

Skills

PE license

Revit

structural modeling/analysis software

Microsoft Office

financial awareness

project leadership

mentoring

Education

ABET-accredited structural engineering degree

Master's degree preferred

Job description

MSA Professional Services in Des Moines, IA, seeks a Senior Project Engineer – Structural to lead planning and design of municipal and infrastructure building structures. You will manage complex multi‑phase projects from concept through construction, mentor engineers, and contribute to proposals while collaborating with cross‑functional teams.

If you’re a licensed PE/SE with deep structural expertise and a passion for building communities, this is your opportunity to influence large-scale