Senior Project Engineer - Electrical Design

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MSA Professional Services is looking for a Senior Project Engineer – Electrical with a passion for designing safe, efficient, and sustainable electrical systems for a variety of commercial buildings, including K-12 schools, colleges & universities, banks, offices, libraries, police and fire stations, and places of worship. You will be the lead electrical designer on multidisciplinary teams responsible for modernizing and enhancing community infrastructure through building projects that directly serve students, educators, local governments, and the public.

This is a highly collaborative role working alongside architects, civil and other members of the design team, and construction professionals to design systems that meet client goals, building codes, and performance standards—while also shaping the future of community-centered facilities.

This position can be based out of our Appleton, Beaver Dam, Kiel, Madison, Mequon or Milwaukee offices.

Who we are:

For over 100 years, MSA has helped shape communities through engineering excellence. What began in 1919 with a single practitioner in Baraboo, Wisconsin, has grown into a robust firm of over 500 employee owners across the U.S.

Our purpose is simple: to make communities stronger, safer, and more sustainable. We believe in the power of relationships, trust, and doing the right thing — and we take pride in seeing our work come to life.

At MSA, we understand that great work happens when you contribute great value, and maintain a balanced life and career. That’s why we offer:

• Employee Ownership = True Investment: MSA is a 100% employee-owned firm. That means when you join our team, you’re not just doing a job — you’re building your legacy and sharing in the success of the firm.
• A Culture of Mentorship and
  
  Collaboration:
  
  Work alongside a talented, cross-disciplinary team that values mentorship, professional development, and team success.
• A flex time program that empowers you to manage your schedule — because life doesn’t always fit inside 9 to 5
• A flexible work environment, including hybrid and remote options where possible, to support your productivity and well-being

• Build and maintain trusted relationships with school districts, municipal clients, architects, contractors, and internal teams.
• Serve as the technical lead for electrical systems design on projects such as new 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 AHJs to ensure code compliance. Coordinate with utility providers to ensure seamless project delivery.
• Mentor junior engineers and technicians, and contribute to internal knowledge-sharing initiatives such as Communities of Practice (COPs).

• Lead electrical system design from conceptual planning through construction documentation and administration.
• Design building systems including:
• Power distribution
• Interior/exterior and emergency lighting with controls
• Fire alarm systems
• Low-voltage infrastructure (security, telecom, AV as needed)
• Backup and 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…