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Project Engineer Structural

MSA Professional Services · Champaign, IL · 6 days ago
Engineering$79k–$127k/yrFull-time

Responsibilities

  • Lead structural design and technical experience
  • Plan and execute structural design with a high degree of 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 complex issues in real time
  • Serve as a 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, 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

Qualifications

  • Bachelor’s degree in Structural or related Engineering field (ABET-accredited)
  • 4+ years of post-graduate experience (8+ with a Master’s degree)
  • Professional Engineer (PE) license required, Structural Engineer (SE) preferred or expressed interest in obtaining
  • 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
  • The selected candidate must be authorized to work for any employer in the U.S. without requiring visa sponsorship now or in the future.

Pay & Benefits

The salary for this position ranges from $79,000 to $126,529 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

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