Senior Project Engineer (Water Treatment/Potable Water)

MSA Professional Services is seeking a Senior Project Engineer for Water Treatment in Des Moines, IA. The role involves planning, design, and construction services for drinking water systems. Candidates must have a Bachelor's in Environmental or Civil Engineering and 8+ years of experience. The position is hybrid eligible, allowing for flexible work arrangements. MSA is a 100% employee-owned firm focused on community development.
Locations: Open to candidates within a commutable distance to any MSA office in WI, MN, IA, or IL

Type: Full‑Time | Salaried | Hybrid Eligible | Flex Time Eligible

As a leader in the Water Treatment space, MSA is looking for our next strategic hire as a Senior Project Engineer at any Midwest office location!

In this role, you will provide comprehensive water services, including planning, design, and construction related services, for drinking water systems. You will work to address a wide range of needs, from routine water supply to complex treatment and distribution challenges, offering solutions for both site-specific and community-wide water management.

MSA specializes in the sustainable development of communities and is proud to be 100% employee owned. With roots reaching back to 1919, MSA has grown from a rural land survey company into a multidisciplinary network of nearly 550 engineers, architects, planners, funding experts, surveyors, GIS experts, environmental scientists, and more who are committed to making communities better places to live, work, and play.

Come join the ownership team here!

Employee Testimonial:

"As an employee-owned company (100% ESOP), working at MSA is not just a job. We're genuine co-owners, and this ESOP setup promotes a culture of collaboration and engagement throughout MSA because we all have a direct financial interest as owners." -Project Engineer - Transportation, Cedar Rapids Office

Responsibilities

Role Responsibilities

Potable water planning, feasibility studies, and compliance reporting Develop drawings using AutoCAD and/or BIM software platforms Develop Technical Specifications Regulatory and technical permit preparation Administer & observe construction of potable water-related projects Project scoping & budgeting Interact with clients, vendors, manufacturers, and the public

Qualifications

What you bring

Skills & Knowledge / Education & Experience:

Bachelor’s degree in Environmental or Civil Engineering required 8+ years of prior experience with relevant project types required Professional Engineer (PE) license 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

Why MSA

100% employee‑owned firm with 100+ years of community impactCollaborative culture with in-house experts for all disciplines across the firmFlexible work‑life integrationOngoing learning and professional growth opportunities for all positionsCommitment to fostering a work environment where employees have a strong sense of inclusion and belongingIncluded on the "ENR Top 500 Design Firms" for over 27 straight years

Pay & Benefits*

Compensation Range: $88,000–$143,000 (commensurate with experience)Flex Time ( Remove for Hourly ): Work 42 hours this week? Have 2 hours added to your Flex Time balance to use as time off in the futureESOP: Receive MSA stock shares annually, at no cost to the employeeMedical, dental & vision insurance for you, spouse, domestic partner, and eligible dependents17+ days PTO (potentially higher pending experience) + 8 paid holidaysPaid parental leave regardless of birth parent401(k) plan with company matchingShort‑term incentive program for annual bonus opportunities Company‑paid life & disability insuranceFull eligibility requirements for listed benefits will be discussed during the hiring process

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 hr@msa-ps.com

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