Graduate Engineer Public Works
Msa Professional Services
Assist in planning, design, and construction of municipal infrastructure projects.
27 days ago ago
$62,615 - $81,400
Entry-level
Full Time
Des Moines, IA
Office Full-Time
Company Size
528 Employees
Service Specialisms
Asbestos
Civil
Construction Management
Environmental
Municipal
Planning
Project Management
Sanitary
Sector Specialisms
Infrastructure
Buildings
Residential
Commercial
Water
Transportation
Environmental
Surveying
Role
What you would be doing
construction admin
project planning
cost estimates
permit prep
work plans
bidding docs
- May perform construction administration duties such as documenting activities, communicating to project managers regarding status and progress of construction, measuring and testing, providing general oversight, and interacting with contractors, sub-contractors, residents, and City Staff.
- Planning, design, bidding, and construction engineering services on various municipal projects
- Complete project administration for municipal projects, including attending client meetings
- Preparation of construction cost estimates
- Preparation of regulatory permits for projects
- Preparation of work plans and engineering services contracts, invoices, and amendments
- Preparation of details, specifications, and bidding documents using Microsoft Word
What you bring
eit certification
work authorization
bachelors degree
engineering internship
project management
- IA EIT certification preferred
- This position requires you to have authorization to work in the United States for any employer. We will not provide sponsorship for this position.
- A Bachelor’s degree in Civil or Environmental Engineering required or expected by May 2026
- Previous engineering internship preferred
- Ability to get training and mentoring on project management and client liaison duties
- Work-Life Integration – Life doesn’t stop when the work day begins. MSA supports our employees as professionals, parents, citizens and friends — with the understanding and flexibility to meet your obligations and balance your time.
- Short Term Incentive (STIP) – This program rewards employees who meet performance goals with a one-time annual STIP payment as a percentage of their eligible compensation — recognition of individual accomplishments and achieving organizational goals. STIP payments are awarded if MSA reaches its corporate financial plan for the year.
- Employee Stock Ownership Plan (ESOP) – MSA is an ESOP S-Corporation, which means that our company is 100% owned by us! Through the ESOP, eligible employees receive MSA stock in the form of company shares as a percentage of compensation, at no cost to the employee.
- Paid Holidays – MSA offers time off pay for 8 holidays in every calendar year.
- Supplemental Insurance – MSA pays 100% for all employees to have life insurance, long-term disability insurance and short-term disability insurance.
- Quality Insurance Options – Medical, dental and vision coverage for you, your spouse or domestic partner and eligible dependents
- Communities of Practice – Our CoPs are our company think tanks and idea generators, the perfect means to regularly share, collaborate and learn together.
- Paid Parental Leave – Both parents will receive 2 weeks of paid time off and birth parents are eligible for additional paid time off under MSA’s Short Term Paid Leave. The paid 2 weeks of time also applies to adoption and foster care placement.
- Pay & Perks – We offer competitive industry pay and a variety of perks — just a few of the things that make us uniquely MSA.
- Commitment to Learning – We support the professional aspirations of our employees with ongoing training options, tuition reimbursement opportunities, and the technology to keep us connected, creative and competitive.
- Paid Time Off – All full-time employees will receive, at minimum, 17 days (that’s 3+ weeks!) of paid time off in the first year alone.
- Better Together – A collaborative work environment that promotes open doors, new ideas and honest opinions.
- Multi-disciplinary Opportunities – As multi-talented people in a multi-disciplinary firm, we encourage everyone to follow their interests, seek new experiences and apply their skills where they feel most impactful.
- Community Engagement – We give back to the communities in which we live, work and play. MSA employee owners are volunteers, educators, STEM outreach participants and event attendees, supported by dedicated corporate sponsorship and donations initiatives.
- 401k Retirement Savings Plan – Employees can also choose to participate in a 401k plan, with a generous employer match that is immediately 100% vested.
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Visa Sponsorship- no visa sponsorship will be provided; candidates must already have u.s. work authorization.
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Company
Overview
1919
Year Founded
The company originated in 1919 as a rural land surveying business.
$66–75M
Annual Revenue
The company generates approximately $66–75 million annually from public and private sector projects.
- Evolved into a multidisciplinary consulting firm.
- Now employee‑owned, operating across 17 offices in four Midwestern states and beyond.
- Delivers complex infrastructure, environmental, transportation, and building design across community‑focused initiatives.
- Typical projects include roundabouts, PFAS treatment, floodplain modeling, SCADA systems, municipal buildings.
- Specializes in infrastructure, transportation, environmental, buildings, water, planning, and surveying services.
- A Renaissance firm blending engineers, architects, planners, surveyors, GIS, and environmental scientists under one roof.
- Client Focused – We develop meaningful relationships built on trust, respect, and communication.
- Integrity – We always act in an honest, ethical, and transparent manner.
- Innovation – We proactively explore new solutions that drive better results for our clients.
- Collaboration – We work as a team, valuing each other’s perspectives and expertise.
- Excellence – We deliver high-quality work, striving for excellence in every aspect of our service.
2050
Net-Zero Target
Targets achieving net-zero emissions by the specified year.
- Committed to reducing environmental impact and promoting sustainability through effective strategies.
- Actively engaging in green building practices and sustainable design principles in its projects.
- Focused on reducing carbon emissions, energy consumption, and waste generation within operations.
- strives to create an inclusive workplace where all individuals are valued and supported.
- actively promotes a culture of respect, belonging, and fairness for all employees.
- Gender diversity is a key focus, with ongoing initiatives to support equal opportunities and representation.
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