Posted: 10.19.26
Structural Engineer (S.E.) Transportation Bridges
MSA
About MSA
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 multidisciplinary network 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!
About the Role
MSA Professional Services is seeking a Structural Engineer – Bridges to join our team in Champaign, Illinois. This role is an opportunity for an experienced structural engineer to lead technical design and contribute to bridge replacement, rehabilitation, and transportation structure projects throughout Illinois and the Midwest.
You’ll apply your structural engineering expertise across the planning, design, and construction phases of projects while working closely with Project Managers, clients, and multidisciplinary teams. The role also provides opportunities to mentor developing engineers, participate in client relationships, and take increasing ownership of technical project delivery.
Responsibilities
Bridge Design & Technical Leadership
- Lead structural analysis and design for bridge replacement, rehabilitation, and other transportation structure projects
- Perform and review engineering calculations, plans, specifications, cost estimates, technical reports, and construction documents
- Apply applicable design standards and engineering judgment to develop practical, constructible solutions and ensure quality throughout project delivery
- Lead field investigations and provide technical support during construction, including addressing design and construction challenges
Project Delivery
- Lead assigned project components with minimal oversight while maintaining responsibility for technical quality, scope, schedule, and budget
- Coordinate the work of engineers, designers, and technical staff to deliver consistent, high-quality project documents
- Proactively identify technical or project challenges and collaborate with Project Managers and team members to develop solutions
- Support QA/QC processes and review technical work completed by junior staff
Client & Team Collaboration
- Communicate directly with clients, agencies, contractors, and other project stakeholders to coordinate deliverables and resolve technical issues
- Participate in and lead project meetings, presenting technical information and representing MSA professionally
- Mentor developing engineers through technical guidance, work review, and ongoing feedback
- Contribute to proposals, client development, and opportunities to expand MSA’s bridge and structural work
Requirements
Education
- Bachelor’s degree in Civil Engineering or a related engineering field from an ABET-accredited program required
- Structural engineering emphasis preferred
Experience
- 4+ years of relevant post-graduate structural engineering experience
- Bridge design, rehabilitation, inspection, or transportation structures experience strongly preferred
Licensure
- Active Structural Engineer (SE) license in the State of Illinois required
- Additional state licensure may be required based on project assignments
Why MSA
- 100% employee‑owned firm 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 and Benefits:
Eligible employees also receive a comprehensive benefits package, including:
- Compensation Range: $79,000–$126,500 (commensurate with experience)
- Employee Stock Ownership Plan (ESOP) – As a 100% employee-owned company, eligible employees receive company shares at no cost
- Flex Time: Work 42 hours this week? Have 2 hours added to your Flex Time balance to use as time off in the future
- 401(k) Retirement Plan – Generous employer match that is immediately 100% vested
- Medical, Dental & Vision Insurance for employees and eligible dependents
- Paid Time Off – Minimum of 17 days in the first year
- Paid Holidays – 8 holidays annually
- Paid Parental Leave – regardless of birth parent
- Employer-Paid Insurance – Life, short-term disability, and long-term disability coverage
- Short-Term Incentive Program (STIP) – Annual performance-based bonus opportunity
Apply here: Structural Engineer, Bridges – MSA