Project Engineer Structural

Project Engineer – Structural (Building Structures)

MSA is seeking a Project Engineer – Structural to lead the planning and design of impactful building structures serving municipalities and infrastructure clients. This role focuses on projects such as municipal buildings, water and wastewater facilities, waterfront structures, parks & recreation facilities, or tank design — projects that directly support thriving, resilient communities.

If you're a licensed PE or SE who thrives on technical complexity, enjoys mentoring others, and wants to lead meaningful projects from concept through construction, this is your opportunity.

This hybrid on onsite role can be based out of our Jacksonville or Sarasota FL 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

Structural Design & Technical Delivery

• Lead structural design for municipal, water and wastewater, waterfront, parks and recreation, tank, and other infrastructure and building projects
• Perform and review structural engineering calculations and analyses for steel, concrete, masonry, wood, and other structural systems as applicable to project needs
• Develop structural plans, details, specifications, technical reports, and construction documents
• Evaluate design alternatives and develop practical, constructible solutions that meet project requirements
• Coordinate structural designs with architectural, civil, mechanical, electrical, process, and other engineering disciplines
• Maintain accountability for technical accuracy and compliance with applicable codes, standards, and QA/QC requirements

Project Execution & Construction Support

• Lead assigned project components through planning, design, bidding, and construction with minimal oversight
• Monitor scope, schedule, and budget for assigned work and proactively communicate project needs or concerns
• Perform field investigations to document existing structural conditions and support rehabilitation or modification projects
• Provide construction-phase support, including site visits, submittal reviews, responses to RFIs, and resolution of field-related technical issues
• Coordinate and review work completed by junior engineers, designers, and technical support staff

Client & Team Collaboration

• Communicate directly with clients and project stakeholders to coordinate deliverables, resolve technical issues, and provide project updates
• Lead or participate in client and project team meetings
• Collaborate with multidisciplinary teams to integrate structural solutions into overall project designs
• Build technical credibility and strong client relationships through responsive communication and high-quality work
• Support proposals, project pursuits, and business development activities as opportunities arise

Mentorship & Professional Development

• Mentor graduate engineers and junior staff through technical guidance, work review, and ongoing feedback
• Share structural engineering knowledge and best practices across project teams
• Contribute to continuous improvement, quality initiatives, and technical development…