Overview
MSA is seeking a highly skilled and motivated Graduate Engineer - Water (Wastewater Engineering) to join our dynamic team in our Champaign, IL office.
In this role, you'd work with a team and contribute to the successful execution of water & wastewater projects. Wastewater engineering consultants play a vital role in safeguarding the environment and public health by ensuring the efficient and sustainable treatment of wastewater. This position offers a dynamic and challenging career for professionals dedicated to making a positive impact on the world through their engineering expertise
Who we are & 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.”
MSA’s 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 a 100% employee-owned firm, 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 we’ve formed based on trust, firm handshakes, and the belief that together — we can accomplish anything.
Core Values
Commitment to DEI
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
- Perform planning, design, and construction-related tasks for water, wastewater, and utility projects
- Data Tabulation & Analysis
- Conduct comprehensive assessments of existing facilities and identify areas for improvement and compliance with relevant regulations
- Preparation of technical reports
- Collaborate with clients, vendors, and other engineers during assessments, alternatives analyses, and designs
- Research and recommend innovative technologies and approach to improve treatment processes
- Stay informed about industry best practices and emerging trends.
- Preparation of plans, specifications, & bidding documents
- Preparation of regulatory permits
- Construction Observation & Administration (e.g. documenting activities, communication w/ project managers & engineers, submittal reviews, measuring & testing, general oversight, and interacting with contractors, subcontractors, residents, and clients)
- Attend & Present at client meetings & conferences
- Provide assistance with company initiatives that may involve different service lines
- Other duties as assigned
Qualifications
What you bringSkills & Knowledge / Education & Experience:
- Bachelor of Science degree in Civil Engineering (or related) required by May 2024
- Proven experience in construction and/or design, preferably within wastewater treatment or related industries.
- Strong knowledge of construction methods, materials, and relevant engineering principles.
- Proficiency in project management software and tools for scheduling and documentation.
- Excellent communication skills and the ability to collaborate effectively within a team.
- Demonstrated problem-solving abilities and the capacity to thrive in a fast-paced environment.
- Commitment to safety standards and regulatory compliance.
- A valid driver’s license is required
- Advanced qualifications are encouraged to apply
- This position requires you to have authorization to work in the United States for any employer. We will not provide sponsorship for this position.
Benefits
The salary for this position ranges from $68,800 to $89,500 per year, with higher compensation available for candidates with significant experience and exceptional qualifications. Candidates with extensive experience may also be considered for a higher-level position within the company, with a corresponding increase in salary.
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.
- We’ve Got Your Back – Support when you need it, independence when you don’t. We’re 400+ team members strong, operating as one cohesive MSA.
- Passion & Purpose – We’re passionate about what we do and proud of it! Join us to share inspirations, “geek out” and think big.
- Pay & Perks – We offer competitive industry pay and a variety of perks — just a few of the things that make us uniquely MSA.
- Communities of Practice – Our CoPs are our company think tanks and idea generators, the perfect means to regularly share, collaborate and learn together.
- 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.
- 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.
- 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.
There’s more! Eligible employees will also enjoy the following benefits:
- Quality Insurance Options – Medical, dental and vision coverage for you, your spouse or domestic partner and eligible dependents
- 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.
- Paid Holidays – MSA offers time off pay for 8 holidays in every calendar year.
- 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.
- Supplemental Insurance – MSA pays 100% for all employees to have life insurance, long-term disability insurance and short-term disability insurance.
- 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.
- 401k Retirement Savings Plan – Employees can also choose to participate in a 401k plan, with a generous employer match that is immediately 100% vested.
- 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.
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
