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MSA has an opportunity for a

Graduate Engineer II Structural

to join ourbridge design teamat ourCedar Rapids, IAoffice location. You will have the opportunity to see, and contribute in, projects from start to finish. The various projects you'll be working on make a significant and positive impact on the communities you serve.

This position will partner with our experienced team of bridge designers to provide structural design expertise on state and local bridge projects in Wisconsin, Minnesota, and Iowa. Our growing team includes experienced and graduate transportation staff in Wisconsin, Minnesota, and Iowa, providing you with technical support as well as mentorship for your success.

Who we are and how we help

What does it mean to serve communities for over 100 years? It means doing the type of work that helps people raise a family, grow a business, engage with their neighbors, and enjoy a variety of unique, enduring spaces that form the fabric of home.

MSAs roots reach back to 1919. What began with an entrepreneurial solo practitioner in Baraboo, Wisconsin, has grown into a robust and thriving company of over 400 employee owners conducting work across the country. As a100% employee-owned firm{target="_blank" rel="noopener"}, when we say we own our work, we mean it. We stand behind the quality of our designs, the integrity of our people, and the generations of client relationships weve formed based on trust, firm handshakes, and the belief that together we can accomplish anything.

Core Values

Commitment to DEIB

MSA seeks to provide a workplace where everyone can feel secure in bringing their authentic selves to work, where opportunities to learn and succeed are afforded to all, and in which diversity of perspective leads to an innovative and successful employee-owned firm.

Responsibilities

The

work you may do

• Prepare structural design calculations for bridges and other transportation structures
• Provide mentorship to graduate engineers
• Perform field investigations to evaluate structural conditions, and develop repair alternatives
• Communicate with clients, agencies, and the public
• Oversee construction of transportation structures

Qualifications

What you bring

Skills and Knowledge / Education and Experience:

• Bachelors degree in Civil Engineering required with an emphasis in structures preferred
• 1+ years of prior bridge design experience preferred
• EIT required
• MicroStation proficiency preferred
• The ideal candidate will have experience designing structures following Iowa DOT Standards
• Must have exceptional verbal and written communication skills as well as solid leadership and collaboration skills
• 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.

Benefits

Why MSA? We're glad you asked!

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.