Senior Project Engineer - Transportation

MSA Professional Services • Dubuque, IA

74d • $88,871 - $142,195

About The Position

MSA Professional Services is seeking a Senior Project Engineer to lead and advance complex roadway and infrastructure design projects in partnership with the Illinois Department of Transportation (IDOT) and other transportation clients. This is an exciting opportunity for an experienced civil engineer who excels in design leadership, technical innovation, and mentoring, while helping deliver high-impact transportation solutions that improve communities across Illinois.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in Civil Engineering from an ABET-accredited program (Master's degree a plus).
• Professional Engineer (PE) license required (Illinois PE required; multi-state licensure a plus).
• 10+ years of progressive experience in roadway design and transportation engineering, with substantial experience delivering IDOT projects as a consultant.
• Demonstrated expertise with MicroStation, OpenRoads Designer (ORD), and IDOT-specific standards, documentation, and workflows.
• Strong leadership and mentoring abilities with proven success managing multidisciplinary design teams.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills with experience interfacing directly with agency staff and external stakeholders.
• Solid understanding of project financials, scheduling, and resource management for design projects.

Responsibilities

• Lead multidisciplinary design teams through all phases of transportation projects-concept, design, and plan preparation-serving as a consultant and trusted partner to IDOT.
• Develop and review roadway design plans, drainage and utility relocation designs, construction staging plans, and technical reports aligned with IDOT Bureau of Design and Environment (BDE) requirements.
• Provide advanced technical oversight and QA/QC review of roadway geometrics, storm sewer systems, and related infrastructure components.
• Coordinate proactively with IDOT personnel, municipal clients, and contractors to address technical issues, ensure design compliance, and maintain project momentum.
• Manage scope, schedule, and budgets; anticipate design challenges and implement effective mitigation strategies.
• Mentor and coach junior and mid-level engineers and designers, fostering skill development and technical excellence.
• Support business development efforts by maintaining strong client relationships and assisting with proposals and project pursuits for IDOT and other agencies.
• Represent MSA at technical conferences and professional events, promoting the firm's expertise and commitment to quality design.

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: Senior
• Industry: Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services
• Education Level: Bachelor's degree
• Number of Employees: 251-500 employees