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MSA Professional Services is seeking a Project Engineer - Transportation to support the planning, design, and delivery of roadiway infrastructure projects throughout Iowa.

This role is ideal for a motivated civil engineer who enjoys balancing technical design work with client interaction and project coordination. You will work collaboratively with multidisciplinary teams on building design projects while contributing to project management, public engagement, and mentoring efforts.

MSA Professional Services is 100% employee-owned, meaning every employee has a direct stake in the success of the company. This ownership mindset drives our collaborative culture, long-term thinking, and commitment to delivering high-quality work for the communities we serve.

Come join the ownership team at MSA!

Employee Testimonial:

"As an employee-owned company (100% ESOP), working at MSA is not just a job. We're genuine co-owners, and this ESOP setup promotes a culture of collaboration and engagement throughout MSA because we all have a direct financial interest as owners."

-Project Engineer Transportation, Cedar Rapids Office

Project Management & Client Coordination

• Support project management activities including project planning, scoping, budgeting, scheduling, and QA/QC
• Participate in virtual and in-person meetings with existing and prospective clients
• Assist with client relationship management and project coordination efforts
• Review and respond to project proposals with support from MSA team members

Transportation Design

• Design roadway infrastructure projects 
• Prepare engineering details, specifications, bidding documents, and technical reports
• Assist with preparation of regulatory permits and supporting documentation
• Coordinate with multidisciplinary project teams to deliver high-quality solutions

Public Engagement & Communication

• Assist with public meeting presentations, display preparation, and stakeholder engagement activities
• Communicate effectively with clients, agencies, contractors, and internal teams
• Support project communication and documentation throughout project phases

Construction Support & Mentorship

• Provide construction-phase support and coordination as needed
• Construction management and inspection experience is considered a plus
• Assist with mentoring and supporting junior engineering staff
• Contribute to team collaboration and continuous improvement initiatives

Education

• Bachelor's degree in Civil Engineering required

Experience

• Minimum of 4 years of mobility/transportation engineering experience required
• Iowa DOT project experience preferred
• Experience using Bentley OpenRoads Designer

Licensure

• Professional Engineer (PE) license required

Skills

• Experience with transportation infrastructure design and project delivery
• Strong written and verbal communication skills
• Previous client liaison and project management experience, or a desire to grow into that role
• Ability to collaborate effectively within a consulting environment
• Strong organizational and problem-solving skills
• Experience preparing technical reports, specifications, and bidding documents
• Desire to work in a fast-paced consulting environment supporting public infrastructure projects

• 100% employeeowned firm with 100+ years of community impact
• Collaborative culture with in-house experts for all disciplines across the firm
• Flexible worklife integration
• Ongoing learning and professional growth opportunities for all positions
• Commitment to fostering a work environment where employees have a strong sense of inclusion and belonging
• Included on the "ENR Top 500 Design Firms" for over 27 straight years

Eligible employees also receive a comprehensive benefits package, including:

• Compensation Range: $79,000 -$126,500 (commensurate with experience)

• Employee Stock Ownership Plan (ESOP) - As a 100% employee-owned company, eligible employees receive company shares at no cost

• Flex Time: Work 42 hours this week? Have 2 hours added to your Flex Time balance to use as time off in the future

• 401(k) Retirement Plan - Generous employer match that is immediately 100% vested

• Medical, Dental & Vision Insurance for employees and eligible dependents

• Paid Time Off - Minimum of 17 days in the first year

• Paid Holidays - 8 holidays annually

• Paid Parental Leave - regardless of birth parent

• Employer-Paid Insurance - Life, short-term disability, and long-term disability coverage

• Short-Term Incentive Program (STIP) - Annual performance-based bonus opportunity

MSA is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by applicable federal, state, or local law.

MSA is committed to creating a diverse and inclusive workplace and encourages candidates from all backgrounds to apply.

If you require a reasonable accommodation during the application or interview process, please contact hr@msa-ps.com so we can assist you.