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Senior Project Engineer - Electrical

MSA Professional Services, Inc.

W St Paul, MN · HybridFull-time$98–156K/yrSeen todaySeen in employer's feed today

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At a glance

Compensation
$98–156K/yr
Location
W St 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 seeks a Senior Project Engineer to lead electrical systems design for civic and education projects, from conceptual planning through construction documentation and administration. The role includes client and team engagement, engineering calculations, quality oversight, and construction support. The engineer will also mentor junior staff and contribute to client satisfaction, process improvement, and organizational growth.

Skills & qualifications

RequiredNice to have

Skills

Electrical Systems DesignPower DistributionLighting DesignFire Alarm SystemsLow-Voltage InfrastructureBackup Power SystemsEngineering CalculationsPhotometric ModelingLoad AnalysisEquipment SizingRevitConstruction DocumentationQuality ReviewsCost EstimatingSubmittal ReviewRFI ResponseSite ObservationClient EngagementMentoring

Qualifications

Bachelor's in Electrical Engineering or RelatedProfessional Engineer License6+ Years Relevant Experience5+ Years With Master's

Benefits

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

Full job description

Job Duties

Responsibilities

Client & Team Engagement

  • Build and maintain trusted relationships with school districts, municipal clients, architects, contractors, and internal teams.

  • Serve as the technical lead for electrical systems design on projects such as new schools, renovations, community centers, libraries, public safety buildings, and municipal offices.

  • Participate in client meetings to explain design intent and gather stakeholder feedback.

  • Coordinate with AHJs to ensure code compliance. Coordinate with utility providers to ensure seamless project delivery.

  • Mentor junior engineers and technicians, and contribute to internal knowledge-sharing initiatives such as Communities of Practice (COPs).

Design & Documentation

  • Lead electrical system design from conceptual planning through construction documentation and administration.

  • Design building systems including:

o Power distribution

o Interior/exterior and emergency lighting with controls

o Fire alarm systems

o Low-voltage infrastructure (security, telecom, AV as needed)

o Backup and standby power systems (where applicable)

  • Perform engineering calculations, lighting and photometric modeling, load analysis, and equipment sizing.

  • Prepare detailed construction drawings and specifications using Revit, , and other industry tools.

  • Stamp and certify engineering documents as required for permitting and construction.

Project & Quality Oversight

  • Conduct internal quality reviews and support QA/QC processes.

  • Assist in preparing cost estimates, scopes of work, and technical narratives for proposals and RFQs.

  • Provide support during construction including submittal review, responding to RFIs, and performing site observations.

Strategic Contribution

  • Take initiative in helping the team meet organizational and financial goals.

  • Identify opportunities to enhance client satisfaction, improve internal processes, and contribute to MSA’s continued growth in the civic and education markets.

Minimum Education Required

Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering, Architectural Engineering (electrical focus), or a related field. Professional Engineering (PE) license required.

Minimum Experience Required

At least 6 years of relevant experience designing electrical systems for buildings (5 years with a Master's).

Shift

First (Day)

Number of Openings

1

Compensation

$97,700.00 - $156,400.00 / Annually

Postal Code

55107-1835

Job Type

Full Time

Place of Work

Hybrid

Requisition ID

3296

Job Benefits

Eligible employees also receive a comprehensive benefits package, including:

  • Compensation Range: $97,700–$156,400 (commensurate with experience)

  • Employee Stock Ownership Plan (ESOP) – As a 100% employee-owned company, eligible employees receive company shares at no cost

  • 401(k) Retirement Plan – Generous employer match that is immediately 100% vested

  • Medical, Dental & 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 – 2 weeks for both parents, with additional paid leave for birth parents

  • Employer-Paid Insurance – Life, short-term disability, and long-term disability coverage

  • Short-Term Incentive Program (STIP) – Annual performance-based bonus opportunity

How this job compares

Set against the 5,190 open Project Engineer jobs on Olive Jobs, counted November 6, 2026.

Pay
  • This posting$98–156K/yr
  • Minnesota median$89–129K/yr90 salary ranges
  • US median$96–144K/yr2,756 salary ranges

This range's midpoint, $127K, is 18% above the Minnesota median midpoint ($108K) — in the top quarter of Project Engineer salary ranges in Minnesota.

Openings
Olive Jobs lists 111 open Project Engineer jobs in Minnesota and 5,190 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 5 years of experience; Project Engineer postings that state a minimum ask for 5 years at the median (4,018 postings).
Education
This posting asks for a bachelor's degree; 3,168 of the 5,190 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 6, 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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