
Senior Project Engineer Structural
MSA Professional Services, Inc.
Des Moines, IAJob$89–142K/yrSeen 2w agoSeen in employer's feed 6 days ago
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The Senior Project Engineer Structural leads structural design and technical delivery, including advanced analyses, construction documentation, quality reviews, and field oversight. The role also manages client relationships and complex project phases, mentors engineers, and contributes to business development. Candidates need an engineering bachelor's degree, substantial post-graduate experience, and a PE license; an SE license is preferred. The position does not offer visa sponsorship.
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Responsibilities ## What Youll Lead ### Structural Design and Technical Leadership - Plan and execute structural design with a high degree of autonomy and technical judgment - Perform and validate advanced engineering calculations and structural analyses - Develop detailed construction documents, specifications, and technical reports - Oversee QA/QC reviews and ensure regulatory compliance - Provide field oversight during investigations and construction, resolving complex issues in real time ### Client and Project Leadership - Serve as a primary client liaison for assigned projects - Lead multidisciplinary coordination with civil, environmental, and architectural teams - Present technical recommendations at client meetings and agency reviews - Oversee scope, schedule, and budget for complex project phases - Anticipate risks and proactively guide mitigation strategies ### Mentorship and Business Impact - Mentor junior and mid-level engineers, fostering technical and professional growth - Contribute to proposals and new client pursuits - Support cross-selling and strategic growth initiatives - Represent MSA in industry organizations and technical conferences ## Qualifications ## What You Bring - Bachelors degree in Structural or related Engineering field (ABET-accredited) - 10+ years of post-graduate experience (8+ with a Masters degree) - Professional Engineer (PE) license required, Structural Engineer (SE) preferred - Deep expertise in structural engineering principles and building design standards - Advanced proficiency with Revit, structural modeling/analysis software, and Microsoft Office - Strong financial awareness understanding scope, budgets, and profitability - Proven experience leading complex, multi-phase projects - A track record of mentoring and developing other engineers 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 and Purpose: We're passionate about our work and proud of it! Share inspirations, "geek out," and think big with us. - Pay and Perks: Competitive pay and unique perks that make MSA stand out. - Communities of Practice: Our think tanks and idea generatorsregular 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 $88,871 to $142,195 per year commensurate with experience. Higher compensation within this range will be paid to candidates with significant experience and exceptional qualifications. 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 - ** aid Parental Leave:** 2 weeks for both parents, with additional time for birth parents under MSAs 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 588 open Structural Engineering jobs on Olive Jobs, counted November 10, 2026.
- Pay
- This posting$89–142K/yr
- US median$110–180K/yr206 salary ranges
This range's midpoint, $116K, is 23% below the US median midpoint ($151K) — in the middle half of Structural Engineering salary ranges across the US.
- Openings
- Olive Jobs lists 588 open Structural Engineering jobs across the US. 3% of them nationwide are listed as remote or flexible.
- Experience
- This posting asks for at least 8 years of experience; Structural Engineering postings that state a minimum ask for 8 years at the median (332 postings).
- Education
- This posting asks for a bachelor's degree; 294 of the 588 open Structural Engineering jobs (50%) ask for a bachelor's degree or higher.
Counted across the open, public US postings on Olive Jobs on November 10, 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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