Potable Water Engineering Leader

MSA Professional Services, Inc.•Cedar Rapids, IA
•$99,847 - $159,800

About The Position

MSA is hiring a Potable Water Engineering Leader to guide the growth and delivery of potable water engineering services across the region. The role leads water projects from concept through completion, identifies opportunities to expand the firm’s water infrastructure portfolio, and works with clients, stakeholders, and multidisciplinary teams to deliver solutions for drinking water systems. Projects may address routine water supply as well as complex treatment and distribution needs, for site-specific and community-wide water management. This is a planned strategic hire as MSA’s Potable Water teams expand. The position may be based at any of MSA’s 17 Midwest office locations and is eligible for flexible time and remote or hybrid work arrangements. MSA is a 100% employee-owned firm with over 400 employee owners. The company provides planning, design, and construction services for water systems and emphasizes collaborative work, professional learning, community engagement, and an inclusive workplace.

Requirements

  • Bachelor’s degree in Environmental Engineering, Civil Engineering, or a related field.
  • Experience interacting with clients, including at council or board meetings.
  • At least 6 years of prior experience with water treatment projects.
  • Professional Engineer (PE) license.
  • Must be authorized to work for any employer in the U.S. without requiring visa sponsorship now or in the future.

Responsibilities

  • Lead strategic planning and execution of potable water projects from concept to completion.
  • Identify growth opportunities and expand the water infrastructure portfolio.
  • Collaborate with cross-functional teams, clients, and stakeholders to deliver high-impact solutions.
  • Mentor and inspire a team of engineers and technical professionals.
  • Represent the organization in industry forums, regulatory discussions, and client engagements.

Benefits

  • Flexible time, including the ability to use hours worked beyond 40 as time off later.
  • Remote or hybrid working arrangements.
  • Medical, dental, and vision coverage for employees and eligible family members.
  • At least 17 days of paid time off in the first year for full-time employees.
  • Paid time off for 8 holidays each calendar year.
  • Two weeks of paid parental leave for both parents, with additional paid short-term leave available to birth parents; paid leave also applies to adoption and foster care placement.
  • Employer-paid life insurance, long-term disability insurance, and short-term disability insurance.
  • Employee Stock Ownership Plan (ESOP), through which eligible employees receive company shares at no cost.
  • 401(k) plan with an employer match that is immediately 100% vested.
  • Annual Short Term Incentive Program payment for eligible employees when performance goals are met and MSA reaches its corporate financial plan.
  • Ongoing training and tuition reimbursement opportunities.
  • Collaborative work environment and multidisciplinary opportunities.
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