Overview
Graduate Engineer - Transportation
Location(s): Duluth, MN
Are you ready to help shape the roads, intersections, and transportation systems that connect communities? We're looking for a Graduate Engineer - Transportation to join our growing team of transportation professionals and contribute to roadway and intersection improvement projects that make a lasting impact.
In this role, you'll work alongside experienced engineers on projects from planning and design through construction. You'll gain hands-on experience using industry-leading design and modeling tools while helping deliver innovative transportation solutions that improve mobility, safety, and quality of life for the public.
Whether you're designing roadway improvements in AutoCAD Civil 3D, analyzing intersection performance, or presenting project concepts to community stakeholders, you'll play an important role in bringing transportation projects to life.
MSA specializes in the sustainable development of communities and is proud to be 100% employee owned. With roots reaching back to 1919, MSA has grown from a rural land survey company into a leading multidisciplinary firm of nearly 550 engineers, architects, planners, funding experts, surveyors, GIS experts, environmental scientists, and more who are committed to making communities better places to live, work, and play.
Come join the ownership team here!
Employee Testimonial:
"As an employee-owned company (100% ESOP), working at MSA is not just a job. We're genuine co-owners, and this ESOP setup promotes a culture of collaboration and engagement throughout MSA because we all have a direct financial interest as owners."
-Project Engineer Transportation, Cedar Rapids Office
Responsibilities
As a Transportation Graduate Engineer, you will:
- Develop roadway, highway, and intersection improvement plans using AutoCAD Civil 3D and other transportation design software.
- Assist with the design and modeling of transportation infrastructure projects from concept through final design.
- Perform traffic operations and capacity analyses for intersections and roadway corridors.
- Analyze traffic data, evaluate transportation performance, and prepare clear recommendations for project teams and clients.
- Prepare technical reports, design documentation, exhibits, and engineering calculations.
- Create compelling graphics, visualizations, and presentation materials to communicate project concepts.
- Support and participate in public involvement meetings, open houses, and stakeholder engagement efforts.
- Present transportation project information to community members and help facilitate meaningful public input.
- Conduct field observations, gather project data, and assist during construction and implementation phases.
- Collaborate with multidisciplinary teams including transportation planners, engineers, surveyors, and environmental specialists.
Qualifications
What We're Looking For
- Bachelor's degree in Civil Engineering or a related engineering discipline from an ABET-accredited program.
- Strong interest in transportation engineering, roadway design, and traffic analysis.
- Experience with or coursework in AutoCAD Civil 3D, traffic engineering, transportation planning, or roadway design.
- Familiarity with traffic modeling and analysis software is a plus.
- Strong analytical, problem-solving, and technical writing skills.
- Excellent verbal communication and presentation abilities.
- Ability to work effectively both independently and within collaborative project teams.
- Engineer-in-Training (EIT) certification or ability to obtain certification is preferred.
Why You'll Love This Role
- Work on projects that directly improve transportation safety and mobility.
- Gain experience with advanced 3D design and transportation modeling tools.
- Participate in every phase of a project, from planning and public engagement through construction.
- Receive mentorship from experienced transportation engineers and project managers.
- Build a strong foundation for professional growth and future licensure as a Professional Engineer (PE).
- Collaborate with a team that values innovation, learning, and community impact.
Why MSA
- Immediate ownership with 100+ years of community impact
- Collaborative culture with in-house experts for all disciplines across the firm
- Flexible work‑life integration
- Ongoing learning and professional growth opportunities for all positions
- Commitment to fostering a work environment where employees have a strong sense of inclusion and belonging
- Included on the "ENR Top 500 Design Firms" for over 27 straight years
Pay & Benefits*
- Compensation Range: $62,600–$80,000 (commensurate with experience)
- Flex Time (Remove for Hourly): Work 42 hours this week? Have 2 hours added to your Flex Time balance to use as time off in the future
- ESOP: Receive MSA stock shares annually, at no cost to the employee
- Medical, dental & vision insurance for you, spouse, domestic partner, and eligible dependents
- 17+ days PTO (potentially higher pending experience) + 8 paid holidays
- Paid parental leave regardless of birth parent
- 401(k) plan with company matching
- Short‑term incentive program for annual bonus opportunities
- Company‑paid life & disability insurance
*Full eligibility requirements for listed benefits will be discussed during the hiring process
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.
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