Project Engineer Transportation

MSA Professional Services, Inc. • Madison, WI

78d • $88,871 - $142,194

About The Position

MSA is seeking a Project Engineer – Transportation in Madison, WI to focus on traffic and roundabout planning, design, and engineering services. You’ll lead projects from traffic studies to roadway and intersection design, with WisDOT experience highly valued as you deliver safe, efficient solutions for communities across Wisconsin.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Civil Engineering (required)
• Minimum of 4 years of traffic/transportation engineering experience with a focus on traffic operations, intersection design, and/or roundabout planning and design (required)
• Professional Engineer (PE) license (WI PE preferred)
• WisDOT project experience, particularly in traffic studies, safety analyses, and roadway design (preferred)
• Experience with Civil 3D design software (desired)
• Previous client liaison and project management experience or a strong desire to step into that role (required)
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to present technical concepts to clients, stakeholders, and the public
• Desire to work in a consulting environment and contribute to collaborative, client-focused solutions

Responsibilities

• Manage projects including planning, scoping, budgeting, scheduling, and QA/QC
• Design transportation infrastructure with a strong emphasis on traffic operations, intersection improvements, and roundabout design
• Prepare detailed plans, specifications, bidding documents, and technical reports
• Develop and coordinate regulatory permit applications
• Build and maintain client relationships through meetings, collaboration, and responsive communication
• Lead and review proposals with support from MSA team members
• Mentor and support junior staff in their professional development
• Participate in public engagement, including preparing presentation displays and representing projects at public meetings
• Provide construction management and inspection support as needed

Benefits

• 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

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: Bachelor's degree
• Number of Employees: 251-500 employees