Senior Project Engineer Electrical

MSA Professional Services, Inc.•Jacksonville, FL

About The Position

MSA is looking for a licensed Senior Project Engineer – Engineering to support one of our long-standing architectural partners on impactful community-focused projects in Jacksonville FL. In this role, you’ll step into a trusted relationship, helping deliver essential electrical design services that shape public spaces and enhance the quality of life for local residents. You’ll also play a key role in growing our regional presence, both in team capacity and project reach. WHO WE ARE MSA’s roots reach back to 1919. What began with an entrepreneurial solo practitioner in Baraboo, Wisconsin, has grown into a robust and thriving company of nearly 500 employee owners conducting work across the country. As a 100% employee-owned firm, when we say we “own” our work, we mean it. We stand behind the quality of our designs, the integrity of our people, and the generations of client relationships we’ve formed based on trust, firm handshakes, and the belief that together — we can accomplish anything.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering required; a Master’s degree is a strong plus.
Licensed Professional Engineer (PE) or Florida Design Engineer of Record (DES) license required to support regulated project delivery.
10+ years of consulting experience, demonstrating deep technical knowledge and practical project execution.
Hands-on expertise in designing low-voltage systems, including fire alarm, CCTV, keyless entry, security, sound systems, and media delivery.
Proficient in AutoCAD and Revit, with a strong portfolio of technical project delivery using these tools.
Thorough knowledge of Florida building codes, ensuring compliance and best practices in every project phase.
Skilled in project management and client engagement, with a track record of building lasting partnerships and delivering on expectations.
Experienced in mentoring and supporting junior staff, helping to build a high-performing, collaborative team.
Proven background in plan production and technical project delivery, with strong capabilities in ERP systems and clear, confident client communication.

Nice To Haves

Master’s degree is a strong plus.

Responsibilities

Lead the pursuit and kickoff of electrical projects, helping shape technical solutions that support client goals and community impact.
Manage the full lifecycle of projects—including planning, design execution, budget tracking, invoicing, and closeout—ensuring technical excellence and timely delivery.
Drive internal innovation, participating on committees and contributing to ongoing improvements in electrical project management practices.
Lead multidisciplinary project teams with autonomy, providing technical direction and ensuring collaboration across engineering disciplines.
Serve as the central point of contact for both clients and internal teams, fostering clear communication and strong working relationships from start to finish.
Oversee a variety of projects, from standalone electrical systems to complex, integrated designs within larger architectural or infrastructure developments.
Experienced in shop drawing and submittal review, with a sharp eye for detail and documentation accuracy.

Benefits

Quality Insurance Options
Paid Time Off – At minimum, 17 days of paid time off in the first year
Paid Holidays – 8 paid holidays in every calendar year.
Flex Time Program -- bank any hours over 40/week to use in the future instead of PTO.
Employee Stock Ownership Plan (ESOP) – MSA is 100% owned by us! Through the ESOP, eligible employees receive MSA stock in the form of company shares as a percentage of compensation, at no cost to the employee.
401k Retirement Savings Plan
Short Term Incentive (STIP) – This program rewards employees who meet performance goals with a one-time annual STIP payment as a percentage of their eligible compensation

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