Senior Structural Project Engineer – Lead Building Structures

MSA Professional Services; Baraboo (WI); On-site; USD 89,000 - 142,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Employee Ownership

Mentorship culture

Hybrid/Remote options

Job summary

MSA Professional Services seeks a Senior Project Engineer – Structural to lead planning and design of building structures serving municipalities and infrastructure clients. Based in WI/IL/MN/IA offices, you’ll mentor others and drive projects from concept through construction with technical leadership.

You will plan, perform analyses, supervise documents, manage scope and budget, and present recommendations to clients and agencies, ensuring quality and compliance.

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.
• Serve as a primary client liaison for assigned projects.
• 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

Leadership

Mentoring

Financial awareness

Project leadership

Client liaison

Strong communication

Team coordination

Education

ABET-accredited structural degree

PE license

SE license preferred

10+ years post-grad experience

Tools

Revit

Structural analysis software

MS Office

Job description

MSA Professional Services seeks a Senior Project Engineer – Structural to lead planning and design of building structures serving municipalities and infrastructure clients. Based in WI/IL/MN/IA offices, you’ll mentor others and drive projects from concept through construction with technical leadership.

You will plan, perform analyses, supervise documents, manage scope and budget, and present recommendations to clients and agencies, ensuring quality and compliance.