Senior Project Engineer - Electrical

MSA Professional Services, Inc.•St. Paul, MN

1d•$97,700 - $156,400

About The Position

MSA Professional Services is hiring a Senior Project Engineer focused on electrical design for commercial and municipal buildings across Minnesota and Iowa. The position leads electrical design on multidisciplinary projects that serve schools, local governments, and the public, including new buildings and renovations. The role collaborates with architects, civil engineers, other design-team members, construction professionals, clients, authorities having jurisdiction (AHJs), and utility providers to deliver systems that meet client objectives, codes, and performance standards. The position may be onsite, remote, or hybrid from the St. Paul, Minnesota office. The engineer leads projects from conceptual planning through construction documentation and administration, designing power distribution, lighting and controls, fire alarms, low-voltage infrastructure, and backup or standby power where applicable. The role also performs engineering calculations and modeling, prepares drawings and specifications, stamps documents as required, supports quality reviews and proposals, and provides construction-phase assistance. The position includes mentoring junior staff and contributing to client relationships, internal knowledge sharing, process improvements, and the firm's civic and education markets. MSA is a 100% employee-owned company. The posting describes a collaborative, multidisciplinary culture, investment in professional development and technical excellence, and a commitment to work/life balance and an inclusive workplace.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering, Architectural Engineering with an electrical focus, or a related field.
At least 6 years of relevant experience designing electrical systems for buildings, or 5 years with a master’s degree.
Professional Engineering (PE) license required.
Willingness and ability to obtain additional state licensure as needed.
Deep knowledge of NEC, IBC, IECC, and local electrical code requirements.
Strong verbal and written communication skills.
Ability to manage multiple projects and mentor junior staff in a collaborative environment.

Nice To Haves

Specific experience in K-12 schools and/or municipal building design is strongly preferred.
LEED AP, Lighting Certified (LC), or other relevant certifications.
Proficiency in Revit and electrical modeling tools such as SKM, AGi32, or Visual.
Familiarity with generator manufacturer sizing software.

Responsibilities

Build and maintain relationships with school districts, municipal clients, architects, contractors, and internal teams.
Serve as the technical lead for electrical systems design on projects such as schools, renovations, community centers, libraries, public safety buildings, and municipal offices.
Participate in client meetings to explain design intent and gather stakeholder feedback.
Coordinate with authorities having jurisdiction to ensure code compliance and with utility providers to support project delivery.
Mentor junior engineers and technicians and contribute to Communities of Practice and other knowledge-sharing efforts.
Lead electrical system design from conceptual planning through construction documentation and administration.
Design power distribution; interior, exterior, and emergency lighting with controls; fire alarm systems; low-voltage infrastructure; and backup or standby power systems where applicable.
Perform engineering calculations, lighting and photometric modeling, load analysis, and equipment sizing.
Prepare detailed construction drawings and specifications using Revit and other industry tools.
Stamp and certify engineering documents as required for permitting and construction.
Conduct internal quality reviews and support QA/QC processes.
Assist in preparing cost estimates, scopes of work, and technical narratives for proposals and RFQs.
Support construction through submittal reviews, responses to RFIs, and site observations.
Help the team meet organizational and financial goals.
Identify opportunities to improve client satisfaction and internal processes and contribute to growth in the civic and education markets.

Benefits

Employee Stock Ownership Plan (ESOP), including company shares at no cost for eligible employees.
401(k) retirement plan with a generous employer match that is immediately 100% vested.
Medical insurance for employees and eligible dependents.
Dental insurance for employees and eligible dependents.
Vision insurance for employees and eligible dependents.
Paid time off, with a minimum of 17 days in the first year.
Eight paid holidays annually.
Paid parental leave: two weeks for both parents, with additional paid leave for birth parents.
Employer-paid life insurance.
Employer-paid short-term disability coverage.
Employer-paid long-term disability coverage.
Annual performance-based bonus opportunity through the Short-Term Incentive Program (STIP).