Senior Project Engineer Transportation

Responsibilities Transportation Design Leadership - Lead multidisciplinary design teams through all phases of transportation projects, including concept development, design, and plan preparation - Develop and review roadway design plans, drainage designs, utility relocation designs, construction staging plans, and technical reports - Ensure project deliverables align with Iowa DOT Bureau of Design and Environment (BDE) requirements, standards, documentation, and workflows - Provide advanced technical oversight and QA/QC review of roadway geometrics, storm sewer systems, and related infrastructure components Project Management and Delivery - Manage project scope, schedule, budgets, and resources for transportation design projects - Anticipate design challenges and implement effective mitigation strategies - Coordinate multidisciplinary project teams to maintain quality, efficiency, and project momentum - Support project planning, documentation, and delivery from concept through final design Client and Stakeholder Engagement - Coordinate proactively with Iowa DOT personnel, municipal clients, contractors, and external stakeholders - Address technical issues, ensure design compliance, and support timely decision-making - Maintain strong client relationships and serve as a trusted technical partner - Support business development efforts, including proposals and project pursuits for IDOT and other agency clients Mentorship and Industry Engagement - Mentor and coach junior and mid-level engineers and designers - Foster skill development, technical excellence, and collaborative project delivery - Represent MSA at technical conferences and professional events - Promote MSAs transportation expertise and commitment to quality design ## Qualifications Education - Bachelors degree in Civil Engineering from an ABET-accredited program required - Masters degree preferred Experience - 10+ years of progressive roadway design and transportation engineering experience - Substantial experience delivering Iowa DOT projects as a consultant required Licensure - Professional Engineer (PE) license in Iowa required - Multi-state licensure preferred Skills - Demonstrated expertise with MicroStation, OpenRoads Designer (ORD), and IDOT-specific standards, documentation, and workflows - Strong leadership and mentoring abilities with proven success managing multidisciplinary design teams - Excellent written and verbal communication skills - Experience interfacing directly with agency staff, municipal clients, contractors, and external stakeholders - Solid understanding of project financials, scheduling, and resource management for design projects - Strong technical judgment and commitment to high-quality, constructible design solutions ### 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: $88,800 -$142,000 a year (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, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by applicable federal, state, or local law.