Team Leader Engineering; Public Works

Location: Rhinelander, WI

Type: Full‑Time | Salaried | Primarily In Person (with flexibility as needed) | Flex Time Eligible

MSA is hiring a Team Leader to manage a high-performing Public Works team in Rhinelander, WI. The team supports a wide variety of municipal infrastructure projects across the upper Midwest, focusing on utilities, road reconstructions, parks/trails, stormwater, water/wastewater, and more.

All experience levels are encouraged to apply. MSA values mentoring and talent development, offering strong career growth opportunities.

This position requires regular availability in the Rhinelander office. Relocation assistance may be considered for candidates not currently in the area.

• Supervise and mentor engineering staff, technicians, and project managers within the public works team.
• Act as 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.

• Bachelor's degree in Civil Engineering (or related field) or equivalent experience required.
• 7+ years of experience in consulting engineering required.
• Professional Engineer license (PE) preferred.
• 1+ years of experience mentoring/managing staff preferred.
• This position requires U.S. work authorization; we do not provide sponsorship.

• 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 an inclusive work environment.
• Recognized by ENR Top 500 Design Firms for over 27 straight years.

• Compensation Range: $112,240 – $179,584 (commensurate with experience).
• Flex Time: 42‑hour work weeks with flexible hours for personal time.
• ESOP:
  Receive MSA stock shares annually at no cost.
• Medical, dental & vision insurance for employee, spouse, domestic partner, and eligible dependents.
• 20+ days PTO (potentially higher based on 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.

MSA is an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer committed to diversity and inclusion. All qualified applicants will be considered without regard to race, color, sex, gender identity, gender expression, religion, age, national origin, citizenship, disability, family care status, marital status, domestic partner status, sexual orientation, genetic information, military or veteran status, or any other basis protected by law.

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