Project Engineer Transportation

Responsibilities

• 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
• Aid in client relationship management and project coordination efforts
• Review and respond to project proposals with support from MSA team members
• Design roadway infrastructure projects
• Prepare engineering details, specifications, bidding documents, and technical reports
• Aid in preparation of regulatory permits and supporting documentation
• Coordinate with multidisciplinary project teams to deliver high-quality solutions
• 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
• Provide construction-phase support and coordination as needed
• Assist with mentoring and supporting junior engineering staff
• Contribute to team collaboration and continuous improvement initiatives

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Civil Engineering required
• Minimum of 4 years of mobility/transportation engineering experience required
• Iowa DOT project experience preferred

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

About the Role

• 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."

Why MSA

• 100% employee-owned firm with 100+ years of community impact
• Collaborative culture with in-house experts for all disciplines across the firm
• Flexible work-life 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