About the position
MSA is seeking a Project Engineer to join our Airport design team out of our Appleton WI office, focusing on delivering impactful aviation projects for municipalities in the Midwest. This role offers a flexible schedule and work environment. What does it mean to serve communities for over 100 years? At MSA, it means creating spaces where people can raise families, grow businesses, connect with their neighbors, and feel at home. We began in 1919 with a single entrepreneur in Baraboo, Wisconsin. Today, we're a team of 400+ employee-owners making an impact across the country. As a 100% employee-owned firm, we take pride in our work-because we truly own it. That ownership mindset shapes everything we do, from the quality of our designs to the way we support one another. We're driven by integrity, collaboration, and a belief in building lasting relationships-with clients and with each other. If you're looking for a place where your work matters, your voice is heard, and your contributions help shape communities for generations, MSA might be the place for you.
Responsibilities
- Serve as the lead designer for municipal airport engineering projects, applying sound judgment and technical expertise to deliver safe, cost-effective, and compliant solutions.
- Coordinate with internal teams, clients, contractors, and regulatory agencies to ensure timely and clear communication throughout all project phases.
- Prepare and certify construction documents, engineering reports, and design plans in accordance with FAA, state, and local standards.
- Conduct and oversee field investigations, site inspections, and construction observation to verify conformance with project specifications and quality standards.
- Utilize design tools such as AutoCAD, Civil 3D, GIS, and modeling software to complete calculations, analyze data, and support project design.
- Support proposal development, project scoping, and cost estimating efforts under the guidance of senior engineers or project managers.
- Mentor junior staff and direct the work of technicians and drafters involved in design and document preparation.
- Identify and implement process improvements to enhance project delivery efficiency and overall technical performance.
Requirements
- Bachelor's degree in an engineering field relevant to the job responsibilities.
- Minimum of 4 years of relevant post-graduate engineering experience; or 2 years of experience for candidates holding a master's degree in a related engineering field.
- PE license in WI required.
- Solid understanding of engineering principles, practices, methodologies, and techniques.
- Proficiency in digital tools such as Microsoft Office and, depending on the role, GIS, BIM, and/or CADD.
- Strong written and verbal communication skills.
- Well-developed interpersonal skills for effective collaboration with team members and clients.
- Creative problem-solving ability to address complex and unfamiliar challenges.
- Capacity to manage multiple projects or tasks simultaneously.
- Ability to work both independently and collaboratively as part of a team.
- Aptitude for mentoring junior staff and sharing technical expertise.
Benefits
- 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
