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