Overview
Team Leader Engineering - Structural (Building structures)
Lead the people. Strengthen the discipline. Deliver community structures that matter.
MSA is seeking a Team Leader – Structural Engineering to guide and grow a high-performing structural team focused on building structures for municipal clients, water and wastewater facilities, waterfront infrastructure, parks & recreation facilities, and tank design.
This role is for a structural leader who wants broader influence — someone ready to shape team culture, elevate project delivery, drive financial performance, and develop the next generation of engineers.
You won’t just manage projects. You’ll lead the people who manage them.
As Team Leader, you will:
Supervise and develop structural engineers and project managers
Oversee technical excellence and QA/QC across the team
Drive financial performance and workload planning
Partner with Service Line Leadership on growth strategy
Serve as a senior technical authority for complex building structure projects
This is a highly visible leadership role with influence across talent development, client relationships, and business performance.
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
Responsibilities
What You’ll Be Responsible For
People Leadership & Team Development
Define and assign work to align expertise with project complexity
Manage and distribute workload across multiple projects and clients
Hire, coach, mentor, and develop structural engineers and project managers
Conduct performance reviews and guide goal setting
Build bench strength and succession plans to support growth
Create an environment of accountability, coaching, and continuous improvement
You’ll lead through influence, clarity, and high standards — not micromanagement.
Technical & Project Oversight
Maintain deep expertise in structural building systems and applicable regulations
Provide QA/QC oversight aligned with MSA’s quality standards
Support project managers in scope, schedule, budget, and client communication
Serve as QC Manager or Project Manager on the team’s most complex structural projects
Provide strategic technical guidance for:
Municipal buildings
Water and wastewater structures
Waterfront and shoreline facilities
Parks & recreation buildings
Storage and process tanks
You ensure the team delivers technically sound, constructible, and high-quality structures.
Client & Market Engagement
Work directly with clients to secure contracts and win approvals
Support cross-selling efforts across disciplines
Respond to internal and external technical inquiries
Participate in proposals and public involvement processes
Serve as a trusted expert within your specialty
You help position the structural team as the go-to partner for complex public-sector building structures.
Business & Financial Leadership
Maintain accountability for team-level financial performance
Monitor project budgets, contracts, schedules, invoices, and scope
Collaborate on annual financial planning with Service Line Leadership
Develop future team leaders to support long-term growth
Ensure compliance with corporate standards and procedures
You understand that strong leadership includes financial discipline.
Qualifications
What You Bring
Bachelor’s degree in Structural Engineering or related field
Minimum 5 years of experience in structural engineering
Minimum 2 years managing projects
Experience mentoring or supervising engineers
Professional licensure (PE or SE) strongly preferred
Background in A/E/C consulting preferred
Strong communication skills with the ability to navigate sensitive conversations with empathy and clarity
Demonstrated ability to manage multiple projects and priorities
- 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.
Why MSA?
- Better Together: A collaborative environment that values open ideas, diversity, and authenticity. Our diverse perspectives fuel innovation and success in our employee-owned firm.
- Multi-disciplinary Opportunities: Follow your interests, explore new experiences, and apply your skills where they have the most impact.
- We've Got Your Back: Enjoy support when you need it and independence when you don't. We are 400+ strong, working as one cohesive team.
- Passion & Purpose: We're passionate about our work and proud of it! Share inspirations, "geek out," and think big with us.
- Pay & Perks: Competitive pay and unique perks that make MSA stand out.
- Communities of Practice: Our think tanks and idea generators—regular collaboration and learning opportunities.
- Work-Life Integration: Life doesn't stop when work begins. We support your professional and personal balance.
- Commitment to Learning: Ongoing training, tuition reimbursement, and cutting-edge technology to keep you connected and creative.
- Community Engagement: Giving back through volunteering, education, STEM outreach, and event participation, backed by corporate sponsorship and donations.
The salary for this position ranges from $123,464 to $197,543 per year commensurate with experience. Higher compensation within this range will be paid to candidates with significant experience and exceptional qualifications.
Best-in-Industry Benefits - Eligible employees enjoy:
- Quality Insurance Options: Medical, dental, and vision coverage for you and your family
- Paid Time Off: Minimum of 17 days in the first year for full-time employees
- Paid Holidays: 8 holidays per year
- Paid Parental Leave: 2 weeks for both parents, with additional time for birth parents under MSA’s Short Term Paid Leave
- Supplemental Insurance: 100% paid life, long-term disability, and short-term disability insurance
- Employee Stock Ownership Plan (ESOP): 100% employee-owned, with stock provided at no cost
- 401k Retirement Savings Plan: Generous employer match, immediately 100% vested
- Short Term Incentive (STIP) bonus
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 [email protected]
Equal Employment Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer
