Project Engineer Structural
MSA Professional Services · Bettendorf, IA · 3 wk ago
$79k–$127k/yrFull-time
We need to output HTML fragment with sections: About the role? Actually we need headings for sections like About the role, Responsibilities, Requirements, Qualifications, Skills, Benefits, Pay, Schedule. Use for each section heading. Only include sections that have real specific content. We must not repeat job title as heading. Must not include Job ID etc. Must preserve all substantive info, remove boilerplate (EEO, legal, etc). Also remove duplicated lines, navigation, cookie, etc. Also remove application instructions. Must not create Pay/Schedule/Benefits sections unless posting actually states them. The posting includes Pay: "The salary for this position ranges from $79,000 to $126,529 per year commensurate with experience." Also mentions "Higher compensation within this range will be paid to candidates with significant experience and exceptional qualifications." So we have Pay info. Benefits: they list many benefits: "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". Also earlier they mention "We offer: Employee Ownership = True Investment: ... A Culture of Mentorship and Collaboration: ... A flex time program that empowers you to manage your schedule — because life doesn’t always fit inside 9 to 5 A flexible work environment, including hybrid and remote options where possible, to support your productivity and well-being". That's also benefits/flex schedule. So we have Benefits and maybe Schedule? They mention flex time program, flexible work environment, hybrid and remote options. That's schedule info. So we could include a Schedule section with that content. However the instruction: "Prefer a few substantive sections over many thin ones." Could combine flex time into Benefits or maybe a separate Schedule section if substantive. The posting includes "A flex time program that empowers you to manage your schedule — because life doesn’t always fit inside 9 to 5 A flexible work environment, including hybrid and remote options where possible, to support your productivity and well-being". That's schedule/flexibility. Could be a Schedule section.
We also have "About the role" maybe not explicit but we have introductory paragraph describing role. Could use About the role heading.
Responsibilities: clearly listed under Responsibilities with bullet points.
Qualifications: under Qualifications.
Skills: maybe not separate; but we could include Skills if there is explicit list. There's "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". That could be Skills. But we already have Qualifications covering similar. Might combine.
We need to avoid filler headings like "Pay" if only generic "commensurate with experience". But we have actual range, so we can include Pay.
We must not include boilerplate like EEO, equal opportunity, etc. Must remove those paragraphs.
Also must not include duplicated lines.
We need to output only HTML fragment, no /, no markdown fences.
Let's extract substantive content:
Intro: "Project Engineer – Structural MSA is seeking a Project Engineer – Structural to lead the planning and design of impactful building structures serving municipalities and infrastructure clients. This role focuses on projects that directly support thriving, resilient communities. If you’re a licensed PE or SE in Illinois (or interested in acquiring your SE) who thrives on diverse projects, enjoys collaborating with others, and wants to lead meaningful projects from concept through construction, this is your opportunity. This role is based out of any of our Iowa or Illinois offices"
Then "Who we are: For over 100 years, MSA has helped shape communities through engineering excellence. What began in 1919 with a single practitioner in Baraboo, Wisconsin, has grown into a robust firm of over 500 employee owners across the U.S. Our purpose is simple: to make communities stronger, safer, and more sustainable. We believe in the power of relationships, trust, and doing the right thing — and we take pride in seeing our work come to life. At MSA, we understand that great work happens when you contribute great value, and maintain a balanced life and career. That’s why we offer: Employee Ownership = True Investment: MSA is a 100% employee-owned firm. That means when you join our team, you’re not just doing a job — you’re building your legacy and sharing in the success of the firm. A Culture of Mentorship and Collaboration: Work alongside a talented, cross-disciplinary team that values mentorship, professional development, and team success. A flex time program that empowers you to manage your schedule — because life doesn’t always fit inside 9 to 5A flexible work environment, including hybrid and remote options where possible, to support your productivity and well-being"
Note there is a missing space before "A flexible". We'll keep as is.
Then Responsibilities section with bullet points:
- 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. We are unable to provide or take over sponsorship of an employment visa for this role.
Pay:
- 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.
Benefits:
- Employee Ownership = True Investment: MSA is a 100% employee-owned firm. That means when you join our team, you’re not just doing a job — you’re building your legacy and sharing in the success of the firm.
- A Culture of Mentorship and Collaboration: Work alongside a talented, cross-disciplinary team that values mentorship, professional development, and team success.
- A flex time program that empowers you to manage your schedule — because life doesn’t always fit inside 9 to 5
- A flexible work environment, including hybrid and remote options where possible, to support your productivity and well-being
- 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
Schedule: maybe combine flex time and flexible work environment under Benefits or Schedule. Since we already have flex time in Benefits, maybe we don't need separate Schedule. But we could still have Schedule section with that content. However instruction: prefer few substantive sections over many thin ones. So maybe we incorporate schedule info into Benefits (already there). So we may not need separate Schedule.
We also have "Why MSA?" section with bullet points: Better Together, Multi-disciplinary Opportunities, We've Got Your Back, Passion & Purpose, Pay & Perks, Communities of Practice, Work-Life Integration, Commitment to Learning, Community Engagement. Some of these are also benefits/culture. Could be included under Benefits or maybe a separate "About MSA" section. But we already have "Who we are" earlier. The "Why MSA?" seems like additional culture/benefits. Could incorporate into Benefits or a separate "About MSA" section. However we need to avoid too many sections. Perhaps we can merge "Who we are" and "Why MSA?" into an "About MSA" section. But the instruction says use headings like About the role, Responsibilities, Requirements, Qualifications, Skills, Benefits, Pay, Schedule. It doesn't forbid other headings? It says use
for each section heading. Only include sections that have real specific content. We must not repeat job title as heading. Must not include Job ID etc. Must preserve all substantive info, remove boilerplate (EEO, legal, etc). Also remove duplicated lines, navigation, cookie, etc. Also remove application instructions. Must not create Pay/Schedule/Benefits sections unless posting actually states them. The posting includes Pay: "The salary for this position ranges from $79,000 to $126,529 per year commensurate with experience." Also mentions "Higher compensation within this range will be paid to candidates with significant experience and exceptional qualifications." So we have Pay info. Benefits: they list many benefits: "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". Also earlier they mention "We offer: Employee Ownership = True Investment: ... A Culture of Mentorship and Collaboration: ... A flex time program that empowers you to manage your schedule — because life doesn’t always fit inside 9 to 5 A flexible work environment, including hybrid and remote options where possible, to support your productivity and well-being". That's also benefits/flex schedule. So we have Benefits and maybe Schedule? They mention flex time program, flexible work environment, hybrid and remote options. That's schedule info. So we could include a Schedule section with that content. However the instruction: "Prefer a few substantive sections over many thin ones." Could combine flex time into Benefits or maybe a separate Schedule section if substantive. The posting includes "A flex time program that empowers you to manage your schedule — because life doesn’t always fit inside 9 to 5 A flexible work environment, including hybrid and remote options where possible, to support your productivity and well-being". That's schedule/flexibility. Could be a Schedule section.
We also have "About the role" maybe not explicit but we have introductory paragraph describing role. Could use About the role heading.
Responsibilities: clearly listed under Responsibilities with bullet points.
Qualifications: under Qualifications.
Skills: maybe not separate; but we could include Skills if there is explicit list. There's "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". That could be Skills. But we already have Qualifications covering similar. Might combine.
We need to avoid filler headings like "Pay" if only generic "commensurate with experience". But we have actual range, so we can include Pay.
We must not include boilerplate like EEO, equal opportunity, etc. Must remove those paragraphs.
Also must not include duplicated lines.
We need to output only HTML fragment, no /, no markdown fences.
Let's extract substantive content:
Intro: "Project Engineer – Structural MSA is seeking a Project Engineer – Structural to lead the planning and design of impactful building structures serving municipalities and infrastructure clients. This role focuses on projects that directly support thriving, resilient communities. If you’re a licensed PE or SE in Illinois (or interested in acquiring your SE) who thrives on diverse projects, enjoys collaborating with others, and wants to lead meaningful projects from concept through construction, this is your opportunity. This role is based out of any of our Iowa or Illinois offices"
Then "Who we are: For over 100 years, MSA has helped shape communities through engineering excellence. What began in 1919 with a single practitioner in Baraboo, Wisconsin, has grown into a robust firm of over 500 employee owners across the U.S. Our purpose is simple: to make communities stronger, safer, and more sustainable. We believe in the power of relationships, trust, and doing the right thing — and we take pride in seeing our work come to life. At MSA, we understand that great work happens when you contribute great value, and maintain a balanced life and career. That’s why we offer: Employee Ownership = True Investment: MSA is a 100% employee-owned firm. That means when you join our team, you’re not just doing a job — you’re building your legacy and sharing in the success of the firm. A Culture of Mentorship and Collaboration: Work alongside a talented, cross-disciplinary team that values mentorship, professional development, and team success. A flex time program that empowers you to manage your schedule — because life doesn’t always fit inside 9 to 5A flexible work environment, including hybrid and remote options where possible, to support your productivity and well-being"
Note there is a missing space before "A flexible". We'll keep as is.
Then Responsibilities section with bullet points:
- 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. We are unable to provide or take over sponsorship of an employment visa for this role.
Pay:
- 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.
Benefits:
- Employee Ownership = True Investment: MSA is a 100% employee-owned firm. That means when you join our team, you’re not just doing a job — you’re building your legacy and sharing in the success of the firm.
- A Culture of Mentorship and Collaboration: Work alongside a talented, cross-disciplinary team that values mentorship, professional development, and team success.
- A flex time program that empowers you to manage your schedule — because life doesn’t always fit inside 9 to 5
- A flexible work environment, including hybrid and remote options where possible, to support your productivity and well-being
- 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
Schedule: maybe combine flex time and flexible work environment under Benefits or Schedule. Since we already have flex time in Benefits, maybe we don't need separate Schedule. But we could still have Schedule section with that content. However instruction: prefer few substantive sections over many thin ones. So maybe we incorporate schedule info into Benefits (already there). So we may not need separate Schedule.
We also have "Why MSA?" section with bullet points: Better Together, Multi-disciplinary Opportunities, We've Got Your Back, Passion & Purpose, Pay & Perks, Communities of Practice, Work-Life Integration, Commitment to Learning, Community Engagement. Some of these are also benefits/culture. Could be included under Benefits or maybe a separate "About MSA" section. But we already have "Who we are" earlier. The "Why MSA?" seems like additional culture/benefits. Could incorporate into Benefits or a separate "About MSA" section. However we need to avoid too many sections. Perhaps we can merge "Who we are" and "Why MSA?" into an "About MSA" section. But the instruction says use headings like About the role, Responsibilities, Requirements, Qualifications, Skills, Benefits, Pay, Schedule. It doesn't forbid other headings? It says use for section headings (e.g. About the role, Responsibilities, Requirements, Qualifications, Skills, Benefits, Pay, Schedule). It implies those are examples; we could use other headings if needed, but better to stick to those. So we should map content to those headings.
Thus we need sections: About the role, Responsibilities, Qualifications (maybe Requirements?), Benefits, Pay. Possibly Skills if we have distinct skills list. But we have expertise etc under Qualifications. Could treat Qualifications as Requirements. We'll include Qualifications heading.
We need to avoid repeating job title as heading. So we will not use heading for the job title.
We'll produce:
About the role
About the role
... intro paragraph ...
Responsibilities
- ...
Qualifications
- ...
Benefits
- ...
Pay
... salary range ...
We should also include location info maybe in About the role. We must preserve all substantive information. Let's ensure we include everything from the posting that is not boilerplate. Check we didn't miss: "This role is based out of any of our Iowa or Illinois offices" - include in About the role. Also "If you’re a licensed PE or SE in Illinois (or interested in acquiring your SE)" - include in About the role or Qualifications? It's about license; could be in Qualifications. We'll include in Qualifications bullet: "Professional Engineer (PE) license required, Structural Engineer (SE) preferred or expressed interest in obtaining". Already there. Also "Bachelor’s degree in Structural or related Engineering field (ABET-accredited)" etc. Also "Strong financial awareness — understanding scope, budgets, and profitability" - include in Qualifications. Also "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." - include in Qualifications. Also "We are 400+ strong, working as one cohesive team." from Why MSA? Might be considered Benefits? Could include in Benefits as bullet: "We are 4