Structural Project Engineer — Lead Design & Community Impact

MSA Professional Services; Cedar Rapids (IA); Hybrid; USD 79,000 - 127,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Employee Stock Ownership Plan (ESOP)

401k Retirement Savings

Short Term Incentive (STIP)

Job summary

MSA Professional Services seeks a Project Engineer – Structural to lead planning and design of building structures for municipalities and infrastructure clients, delivering from concept through construction.

Bachelor’s degree in Structural engineering (ABET) and 4+ years of post‑grad experience are required; PE license is required, SE is preferred or pursued. Based in Iowa or Illinois, with hybrid work options where possible.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Structural or related Engineering (ABET-accredited).
• 4+ years of post-graduate experience (8+ with a Master’s).
• PE license required; SE preferred or pursuing.

Responsibilities

• Plan and execute structural design with autonomy and technical judgment.
• Perform and validate engineering calculations and structural analyses.
• Develop detailed construction documents, specifications, and technical reports.
• Perform QA/QC reviews and ensure regulatory compliance.
• Provide field oversight during investigations and construction, resolving 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 guide mitigation strategies.

Skills

Structural design

Project leadership

QA/QC

Client liaison

Education

ABET-accredited degree in Structural Eng

Tools

Revit

Structural analysis software

Job description

MSA Professional Services seeks a Project Engineer – Structural to lead planning and design of building structures for municipalities and infrastructure clients, delivering from concept through construction.

Bachelor’s degree in Structural engineering (ABET) and 4+ years of post‑grad experience are required; PE license is required, SE is preferred or pursued. Based in Iowa or Illinois, with hybrid work options where possible.