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You will work with minimal oversight to lead project components, coordinate multidisciplinary teams, and deliver innovative transportation solutions that improve mobility and safety for the communities we serve. The Project Engineer serves as a key technical resource, mentors junior staff, and helps maintain strong client relationships while contributing to project success.\nMSA 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.\nCome join the ownership team at MSA!\nEmployee Testimonial:\n\"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.\"\n-Project Engineer Transportation, Cedar Rapids Office\nResponsibilities\nTransportation Design & Technical Leadership\nLead the design and delivery of roadway, highway, and multimodal transportation projects utilizing OpenRoads Designer (ORD) and related design tools\nPerform and review roadway geometrics, corridor modeling, drainage analysis, traffic accommodations, and construction staging plans\nPrepare engineering calculations, technical reports, design documentation, specifications, and bidding documents\nCoordinate project deliverables and ensure compliance with applicable DOT and local agency standards\nProvide technical QA/QC review and support constructability throughout project development\nProject Execution\nLead assigned project components through planning, design, and construction phases with minimal oversight\nMonitor project scope, schedule, and budget and proactively identify and resolve issues\nCoordinate and integrate work completed by junior staff and technical support personnel\nParticipate in field investigations, site visits, and construction support activities as needed\nSupport project managers in maintaining successful project delivery and client satisfaction\nClient & Stakeholder Engagement\nMaintain consistent communication with clients, project managers, agency personnel, and project stakeholders\nLead or co-lead client meetings to present technical updates and coordinate project activities\nServe as a key client contact for assigned projects and project tasks\nSupport proposal development and project pursuits for transportation clients\nParticipate in industry organizations and conferences to support client relationships and business development efforts\nMentorship & Team Development\nMentor graduate engineers and junior staff through technical guidance, project coordination, and work review\nSupport staff development through coaching and knowledge sharing\nFoster collaboration and continuous improvement across project teams\nQualifications\nEducation\nBachelor's degree in Civil Engineering from an ABET-accredited program required\nExperience\nMinimum of 4 years of transportation engineering experience required\nExperience with roadway design for state and local transportation agencies preferred\nExperience utilizing OpenRoads Designer (ORD) required\nLicensure\nProfessional Engineer (PE) license required\nSkills\nStrong understanding of transportation engineering principles, roadway design standards, and DOT requirements\nProficiency in OpenRoads Designer (ORD), MicroStation, and related transportation design software\nExcellent technical writing and communication skills\nDemonstrated ability to lead project components and coordinate multidisciplinary teams\nStrong organizational, problem-solving, and time-management skills\nAbility to monitor project budgets, schedules, and scope performance\nEffective leadership and mentoring skills for developing junior staff\nDesire to work in a collaborative consulting environment focused on delivering high-quality infrastructure solutions\nWhy MSA\n100% employee-owned firm with 100+ years of community impact\nCollaborative culture with in-house experts for all disciplines across the firm\nFlexible work-life integration\nOngoing learning and professional growth opportunities for all positions\nCommitment to fostering a work environment where employees have a strong sense of inclusion and belonging\nIncluded on the \"ENR Top 500 Design Firms\" for over 27 straight years\nAdditional Benefits\nEligible employees also receive a comprehensive benefits package, including:\n Compensation Range: $97,700 to $156,400 (commensurate with experience)\nEmployee Stock Ownership Plan (ESOP) - As a 100% employee-owned company, eligible employees receive company shares at no cost\n\nFlex Time: Work 42 hours this week? Have 2 hours added to your Flex Time balance to use as time off in the future\n401(k) Retirement Plan - Generous employer match that is immediately 100% vested\n\nMedical, Dental & Vision Insurance for employees and eligible dependents\n\nPaid Time Off - Minimum of 17 days in the first year\n\nPaid Holidays - 8 holidays annually\n\nPaid Parental Leave - regardless of birth parent\n\nEmployer-Paid Insurance - Life, short-term disability, and long-term disability coverage\n\nShort-Term Incentive Program (STIP) - Annual performance-based bonus opportunity\n\nEqual Opportunity Employer\nMSA is an Equal Opportunity Employer. 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