Senior Structural Project Engineer – Lead, Flexible/Remote

MSA Professional Services; Champaign (IL); Hybrid; USD 89,000 - 142,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Employee ownership (ESOP)

Hybrid/remote options

401k match

STIP bonus

Job summary

MSA Professional Services seeks a Senior Project Engineer – Structural to lead planning and design of building structures serving municipalities and infrastructure clients across multiple offices. This role emphasizes technical leadership, mentoring, and managing complex, multi-phase projects from concept through construction.

The ideal candidate holds a PE license (SE preferred), ABET‑accredited degree, 10+ years of experience, and strong Revit/structural software skills.

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 engineers, contributing to their growth
• Contribute to proposals and new client pursuits
• Support cross-selling and strategic growth initiatives
• Represent MSA in industry organizations and technical conferences

Skills

Structural engineering

Mentoring

Project leadership

Financial awareness

Education

ABET-accredited structural engineering degree

Tools

Revit

Structural modeling/analysis software

Microsoft 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 across multiple offices. This role emphasizes technical leadership, mentoring, and managing complex, multi-phase projects from concept through construction.

The ideal candidate holds a PE license (SE preferred), ABET‑accredited degree, 10+ years of experience, and strong Revit/structural software skills.