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Project Engineer Water

MSA Professional Services, Inc.

Saint Paul, MN · HybridFull-time$79–127K/yrSeen 6 days agoSeen in employer's feed 6 days ago

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At a glance

Compensation
$79–127K/yr
Location
Saint Paul, MNHybrid
Schedule
Full-time
Work Authorization
Not specified

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Requirements

Credentials this posting asks for.

Professional Engineer LicenseBachelor's degree

Job overview

MSA Professional Services is seeking a Project Engineer to support water and wastewater projects. The role includes managing the preparation of plans, specifications, and bidding packages for construction projects. Candidates need a bachelor's degree in civil or environmental engineering, at least four years of experience, and a PE. The position is hybrid in Saint Paul, Minnesota, and does not offer visa sponsorship.

Skills & qualifications

RequiredNice to have

Skills

Water and WastewaterProject Management

Qualifications

Bachelor's in Civil or Environmental Engineering4+ Years of ExperienceProfessional Engineer LicenseMaster's Degree

Benefits

Medical Insurance
Dental Insurance
Vision Insurance
Paid Time Off
Parental Leave
401(k) Match
Tuition Assistance

Full job description

Job Duties

Responsibilities

What you will do:

Support projects related to Water/Wastewater

Direct and manage the prepare plans, specifications, and bidding packages for construction projects

Qualifications

What you bring:

Bachelor’s degree in Civil or Environmental Engineering required, a Master’s degree a plus

4+ years of previous experience required

PE required

This position requires you to have authorization to work in the United States for any employer. We will not provide sponsorship for this position.

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.

Why MSA?

Better Together: A collaborative environment that values open ideas, diversity, and authenticity. Our diverse perspectives fuel innovation and success in our employee-owned firm.

Multi-disciplinary Opportunities: Follow your interests, explore new experiences, and apply your skills where they have the most impact.

We've Got Your Back: Enjoy support when you need it and independence when you don't. We are 400+ strong, working as one cohesive team.

Passion & Purpose: We're passionate about our work and proud of it! Share inspirations, "geek out," and think big with us.

Pay & Perks: Competitive pay and unique perks that make MSA stand out.

Communities of Practice: Our think tanks and idea generators—regular collaboration and learning opportunities.

Work-Life Integration: Life doesn't stop when work begins. We support your professional and personal balance.

Commitment to Learning: Ongoing training, tuition reimbursement, and cutting-edge technology to keep you connected and creative.

Community Engagement: Giving back through volunteering, education, STEM outreach, and event participation, backed by corporate sponsorship and donations.

The salary for this position ranges from $79,081 to $126,529 per year, commensurate with experience. Higher compensation within this range will be paid to candidates with significant experience and exceptional qualifications. Candidates with more experience may also be considered as a "Senior Project Engineer" or "Project Manager" level.

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

MSA is an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer that is committed to diversity and inclusion in the workplace. At MSA, we value a diverse, inclusive workforce and we provide equal employment opportunity for all applicants and employees. All qualified applicants for employment will be considered without regard to an individual’s race, color, sex, gender identity, gender expression, religion, age, national origin or ancestry, citizenship, physical or mental disability, medical condition, family care status, marital status, domestic partner status, sexual orientation, genetic information, military or veteran status, or any other basis protected by federal, state or local laws. If you are unable to submit your application because of incompatible assistive technology or a disability, please contact us at [email protected]

Equal Employment Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer

Minimum Education Required

Bachelor’s degree in Civil or Environmental Engineering required.

Minimum Experience Required

4+ years of previous experience required.

Shift

First (Day)

Number of Openings

1

Compensation

$79,081.00 - $126,529.00 / Annually

Postal Code

55107

Job Type

Full Time

Place of Work

Hybrid

Requisition ID

2970

Job 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

How this job compares

Set against the 5,193 open Project Engineer jobs on Olive Jobs, counted November 5, 2026.

Pay
  • This posting$79–127K/yr
  • Minnesota median$88–128K/yr88 salary ranges
  • US median$96–145K/yr2,726 salary ranges

This range's midpoint, $103K, is 4% below the Minnesota median midpoint ($108K) — in the middle half of Project Engineer salary ranges in Minnesota.

Openings
Olive Jobs lists 109 open Project Engineer jobs in Minnesota and 5,193 across the US. 3% of them nationwide are listed as remote or flexible.
Hiring the most in Minnesota
Experience
This posting asks for at least 4 years of experience; Project Engineer postings that state a minimum ask for 5 years at the median (4,007 postings).
Education
This posting asks for a bachelor's degree; 3,181 of the 5,193 open Project Engineer jobs (61%) ask for a bachelor's degree or higher.

Counted across the open, public US postings on Olive Jobs on November 5, 2026. Pay medians are the middle values of the low ends and of the high ends of postings that list both ends of a range in the same cadence (a yearly salary or an hourly rate); a range's midpoint is halfway between its ends. Pay and experience figures resting on fewer than 20 postings are left out.

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