Graduate Engineer - Transportation - Field

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At MSA Professional Services
, we believe in strengthening communities by empowering the people who design them. As a Graduate Engineer
, you’ll join a collaborative team of problem‑solvers, innovators, and trusted advisors committed to delivering exceptional engineering solutions across the Midwest and beyond.

This entry‑level opportunity is designed for recent graduates who are passionate about developing their technical skills, gaining hands‑on experience, and making a meaningful impact—both in the office and in the field.

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.

• 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.

• Support engineering teams through field investigations, data collection, and construction observation.
• Assist with design calculations, modeling, and project documentation under the mentorship of experienced engineers.
• Prepare and contribute to reports, feasibility studies, design documents, permits, and technical memos.
• Use industry‑standard software tools including Microsoft Office, GIS, CADD, and engineering analysis platforms.
• Collaborate with Project Managers, Team Leaders, and peers to support successful project delivery.
• Participate in client meetings and represent MSA professionally during site visits.
• Contribute to both office and field assignments, including occasional travel and varied outdoor work.

• Bachelor’s degree in Civil Engineering from an ABET‑accredited engineering program.
• Internship or co‑op experience preferred, but not required.
• Strong foundational knowledge of engineering principles and a desire to deepen technical expertise.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Curiosity, initiative, and a team‑first mindset.
• Ability to manage multiple tasks with guidance and adapt to changing project needs.
• Interest in pursuing EIT certification and, eventually, PE licensure.

Selected candidates must be authorized to work for any employer in the U.S. without requiring visa sponsorship now or in the future. We are unable to provide or take over sponsorship of an employment visa for this role.

Salary ranges from $62,615 to $100,185 per year commensurate with experience. Higher compensation within this range will be paid to candidates with significant experience and exceptional qualifications.

• 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.
• 401(k) Retirement Savings Plan:
  Generous employer match, immediately 100% vested.
• Short Term Incentive (STIP) bonus.

MSA is an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer that is committed to diversity and inclusion in the workplace. At MSA, we value a diverse, inclusive workforce and we provide equal employment opportunity for all applicants and employees. All qualified applicants for employment will be considered without regard to an individual’s race, color, sex, gender identity, gender expression, religion, age, national origin or ancestry, citizenship, physical or mental disability, medical condition, family care status, marital status, domestic partner status, sexual orientation, genetic information, military or veteran status, or any other basis protected by federal, state or local laws.

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