Senior Project Engineer – Structural (Building Structures)

Design the structures that shape communities. Lead projects that matter.

MSA is seeking a Senior Project Engineer – Structural to lead the planning and design of impactful building structures serving municipalities and infrastructure clients. This role focuses on projects such as municipal buildings, water and wastewater facilities, waterfront structures, parks & recreation facilities, or tank design — projects that directly support thriving, resilient communities.

If you’re a licensed PE or SE who thrives on technical complexity, enjoys mentoring others, and wants to lead meaningful projects from concept through construction, this is your opportunity.

This role can be based out of any of our WI, IL, MN or IA offices.

• 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

• 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

The selected candidate must be authorized to work for any employer in the U.S. without requiring visa sponsorship now or in the future. We are unable to provide or take over sponsorship of an employment visa for this role.

The salary for this position ranges from $88,871 to $142,195 per year commensurate with experience. Higher compensation within this range will be paid to candidates with significant experience and exceptional qualifications.

Best-in-Industry Benefits - Eligible employees enjoy:

• Quality Insurance Options: Medical, dental, and vision coverage for you and your family
• Paid Time Off: Minimum of 17 days in the first year for full-time employees
• Paid Holidays: 8 holidays per year
• Paid Parental Leave: 2 weeks for both parents, with additional time for birth parents under MSA’s Short Term Paid Leave
• Supplemental Insurance: 100% paid life, long-term disability, and short-term disability insurance
• Employee Stock Ownership Plan (ESOP): 100% employee-owned, with stock provided at no cost
• 401k Retirement Savings Plan: Generous employer match, immediately 100% vested
• Short Term Incentive (STIP) bonus