Project Engineer Transportation

MSA PROFESSIONAL SERVICES INC

Des Moines, IA

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SKILLS

Bidding, Budgeting, Civil Engineering, Communication Skills, Construction Inspection, Construction Management, Construction Support, Consulting, Continuous Improvement, Cross-Functional, Customer Relations, Customer Relationship Management (CRM), Customer Support/Service, Documentation, Employee Benefits, Engineering, Insurance, Legal, Mentoring, Organizational Skills, Presentation/Verbal Skills, Problem Solving Skills, Professional Engineer, Project Engineering, Project Planning, Project/Program Coordination, Quality Assurance, Quality Control, Regulations, Reporting Skills, Sales Prospecting, Team Player, Technical Writing, Transportation Engineering, Transportation and Traffic Design, Writing Skills

LOCATION

Des Moines, IA

POSTED

1 day ago

## Responsibilities **Project Management and Client Coordination** - 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 - Assist with client relationship management and project coordination efforts - Review and respond to project proposals with support from MSA team members **Transportation Design** - Design roadway infrastructure projects - Prepare engineering details, specifications, bidding documents, and technical reports - Assist with preparation of regulatory permits and supporting documentation - Coordinate with multidisciplinary project teams to deliver high-quality solutions **Public Engagement and Communication** - 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 **Construction Support and Mentorship** - Provide construction-phase support and coordination as needed - Construction management and inspection experience is considered a plus - Assist with mentoring and supporting junior engineering staff - Contribute to team collaboration and continuous improvement initiatives ## Qualifications **Education** - Bachelors degree in Civil Engineering required **Experience** - Minimum of 4 years of mobility/transportation engineering experience required - Iowa DOT project experience preferred - Experience using Bentley OpenRoads Designer **Licensure** - Professional Engineer (PE) license required **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 ### Why MSA - 100% employeeowned firm with 100+ years of community impact - Collaborative culture with in-house experts for all disciplines across the firm - Flexible worklife 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 ### Additional Benefits Eligible employees also receive a comprehensive benefits package, including: - **Compensation Range:** $79,000 -$126,500 (commensurate with experience) - **Employee Stock Ownership Plan (ESOP)** - As a 100% employee-owned company, eligible employees receive company shares **at no cost** - **Flex Time**: Work 42 hours this week? Have 2 hours added to your Flex Time balance to use as time off in the future - **401(k) Retirement Plan** - Generous employer match that is immediately **100% vested** - **Medical, Dental and Vision Insurance** for employees and eligible dependents - **Paid Time Off** - Minimum of 17 days in the first year - **Paid Holidays** - 8 holidays annually - **Paid Parental Leave** - regardless of birth parent - **Employer-Paid Insurance** - Life, short-term disability, and long-term disability coverage - **Short-Term Incentive Program (STIP)** - Annual performance-based bonus opportunity ### Equal Opportunity Employer MSA is an **Equal Opportunity Employer**. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to **race, c lor, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by applicable federal, state, or local law**.

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