Team Leader Engineering (Public Works)
About The Position
MSA is hiring a Team Leader to manage a high-performing Public Works team in Rhinelander, WI! The Public Works team supports a wide variety of municipal infrastructure projects in the greater Rhinelander area. Due to a recent retirement, this is a unique opportunity to step right into a strong and cohesive group of Project Engineers, Project Managers, and Engineering Technicians that support common project types, including but not limited to: utilities, road reconstructions, parks/trails, stormwater, water/wastewater, and more. This position requires being regularly available in the Rhinelander office, and relocation assistance may be considered for candidates not currently in the area. MSA specializes in the sustainable development of communities and is proud to be 100% employee owned. With roots reaching back to 1919, MSA has grown from a rural land survey company into a leading multidisciplinary firm of nearly 550 engineers, architects, planners, funding experts, surveyors, GIS experts, environmental scientists, and more who are committed to making communities better places to live, work, and play. Come join the ownership team here!
Requirements
- Bachelor's degree in Civil Engineering (or related field) or equivalent experience required
- 7+ years of experience in consulting engineering required
- This position requires you to have authorization to work in the United States for any employer. We will not provide sponsorship for this position
Nice To Haves
- Professional Engineer license (PE) preferred
- 1+ years of experience mentoring/managing staff preferred
Responsibilities
- Supervise and mentor engineering staff, technicians, and project managers within the public works team.
- Be a trusted advisor for municipal clients, county agencies, and public stakeholders.
- Coordinate multidisciplinary teams, including civil engineers, surveyors, planners, and environmental specialists.
- Prepare and review project proposals, budgets, schedules, and technical reports.
- Ensure compliance with local, state, and federal regulations, engineering standards, and permitting requirements.
- Support business development efforts by building client relationships and identifying new project opportunities.
- Provide strategic direction for public works initiatives, capital improvement programs, and long-term municipal infrastructure planning.
- Other duties as assigned
Benefits
- Relocation assistance may be considered
- Immediate ownership with 100+ years of community impact
- Collaborative culture with in-house experts for all disciplines across the firm
- Flexible work‑life integration
- Ongoing learning and professional growth opportunities for all positions
- Commitment to fostering a work environment where employees have a strong sense of inclusion and belonging
- Included on the "ENR Top 500 Design Firms" for over 27 straight years
- Compensation Range: $112,240 – $179,584 (commensurate with experience)
- Flex Time: Work 42 hours this week? Have 2 hours added to your Flex Time balance to use as time off in the future
- ESOP: Receive MSA stock shares annually, at no cost to the employee
- Medical, dental & vision insurance for you, spouse, domestic partner, and eligible dependents
- 17+ days PTO (potentially higher pending experience) + 8 paid holidays
- Paid parental leave regardless of birth parent
- 401(k) plan with company matching
- Short‑term incentive program for annual bonus opportunities
- Company‑paid life & disability insurance
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Manager
