Project Engineer Transportation (2953)

Project Engineer Transportation

MSA is seeking a Project Engineer Transportation in Madison, WI to focus on traffic and roundabout planning, design, and engineering services. You’ll lead projects from traffic studies to roadway and intersection design, with WisDOT experience highly valued as you deliver safe, efficient solutions for communities across Wisconsin.

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

Ready to Build Your Career with Purpose? If you’re a curious, community-minded person who thrives in a collaborative environment and wants to own your work let’s talk.

What you will do:

• Manage projects including planning, scoping, budgeting, scheduling, and QA/QC
• Design transportation infrastructure with a strong emphasis on traffic operations, intersection improvements, and roundabout design
• Prepare detailed plans, specifications, bidding documents, and technical reports
• Develop and coordinate regulatory permit applications
• Build and maintain client relationships through meetings, collaboration, and responsive communication
• Lead and review proposals with support from MSA team members
• Mentor and support junior staff in their professional development
• Participate in public engagement, including preparing presentation displays and representing projects at public meetings
• Provide construction management and inspection support as needed

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. If you are unable to submit your application because of incompatible assistive technology or a disability, please contact us at hr@msa-ps.com Equal Employment Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer

Other Experience and Qualifications: What you bring:

• Bachelor’s degree in Civil Engineering (required)
• Minimum of 4 years of traffic/transportation engineering experience with a focus on traffic operations, intersection design, and/or roundabout planning and design (required)
• Professional Engineer (PE) license (WI PE preferred)
• WisDOT project experience, particularly in traffic studies, safety analyses, and roadway design (preferred)
• Experience with Civil 3D design software (desired)
• Previous client liaison and project management experience or a strong desire to step into that role (required)
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to present technical concepts to clients, stakeholders, and the public
• Desire to work in a consulting environment and contribute to collaborative, client-focused solutions

The selected candidate 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.

Application Instructions: Apply Online