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Project Engineer Public Works

MSA Professional Services, Inc.

Duluth, MN · HybridFull-time$79–127K/yrSeen todayStill listed today

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

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Requirements

Credentials this posting asks for.

PE License, required

Job overview

MSA Professional Services is hiring a Project Engineer for public works civil engineering projects, working with municipal clients from its Duluth or St. Paul office. The role includes project management, infrastructure design, client relations, and construction administration. Hybrid working arrangements are possible. Candidates must have a civil engineering degree or related degree, at least four years of relevant experience, and a PE license.

Skills & qualifications

RequiredNice to have

Skills

Client Relations, nice to haveProject Management, nice to havePublic Works Infrastructure Design, nice to haveMentoring, nice to haveTechnical Report Preparation, nice to haveRegulatory Permitting, nice to haveConstruction Administration, nice to haveMunicipal Funding and Grants, nice to have

Qualifications

Bachelor's in Civil Engineering or Related, required4+ Years Public Works Experience, requiredPE License, requiredWork Authorization Without Sponsorship, required

Benefits

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

Full job description

Overview

Elevate Your Career with MSA

MSA is excited to announce an opportunity for a Project Engineer Public Works at our Duluth, MN or St. Paul, MN office. This position works closely with a wide variety of municipal clients for civil engineering projects. This position is Flex Time eligible and hybrid working arrangements are possible.

If you're ready to make your mark and work with a team that values your expertise, apply today!

Why MSA?

  • Innovation and Impact: Work with cutting-edge technology and make a real impact on the built environment.

  • Collaborative Culture: Be part of a supportive team where your contributions are valued and your growth is nurtured.

  • Employee-Owned: Benefit from our 100% employee-owned ESOP program and share in the success you help create.

  • Diverse Projects: Every day is different with a wide range of projects that challenge and inspire.

Responsibilities

Your mission:

  • Client relations including attendance at client meetings and interaction with existing and new clients

  • Project management including project planning, scoping, budgeting and QA/QC

  • Design of public works infrastructure projects

  • Assist with mentoring junior engineering staff

  • Preparation of plans, details, specifications, and bidding documents

  • Preparation of technical reports and regulatory permits for projects

  • Administration of construction on public works infrastructure projects

Qualifications

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.

WHAT YOU BRING

  • Bachelor’s degree in Civil Engineering (or related) required

  • 4+ years of prior experience within the Public Works market serving multiple clients or related fields required

  • PE license required

  • Experience with funding and grants available to municipalities preferred

  • 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.

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

How this job compares

Set against the 5,079 open Project Engineer jobs on Olive Jobs, counted November 11, 2026.

Pay
  • This posting$79–127K/yr
  • Minnesota median$88–127K/yr94 salary ranges
  • US median$95–142K/yr2,654 salary ranges

This range's midpoint, $103K, is 4% below the Minnesota median midpoint ($107K) — in the middle half of Project Engineer salary ranges in Minnesota.

Openings
Olive Jobs lists 116 open Project Engineer jobs in Minnesota and 5,079 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 (3,963 postings).
Education
3,123 of the 5,079 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 11, 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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