Graduate Engineer II Transportation - Appleton, United States - MSA Professional Services, Inc.

Description

Overview:

MSA has an opportunity for a Graduate Engineer II Airports & Transportation at our Appleton office location. The location could be flexible based on the candidate's experience. 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. The Graduate Engineer II assists in completing projects and may provide leadership in some aspects of project completion. Our team has a range of experience from providing services at small General Aviation airports to past experiences at commercial service airports.

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.

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 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 weve 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.

The work you may do

• Preparation of plans using Civil3D and AutoCAD software
• Preparation of technical reports for projects
• Construction engineering for airport projects (WisDOT Highways or Bureau of Aeronautics (BOA) experience a plus)
• Coordinate and assist on multi-discipline projects
• Preparation of work plans and engineering services contracts, invoices, and amendments
• Planning, design, bidding, and construction engineering services on airport and transportation projects
• Preparation of details, specifications, and bidding documents using Microsoft Word
• Preparation of regulatory permits for projects
• Preparation of construction cost estimates
• May perform construction administration duties such as documenting activities, communicating to project managers regarding status and progress of construction, measuring and testing, providing general oversight, and interacting with contractors, sub-contractors, residents and airport Staff.
• Be a part of helping build client relationships, including attending airport commission meetings
• Ability to get training and mentoring on project management and client liaison duties

What you bring
Skills & Knowledge / Education & Experience:

• A Bachelors degree in Civil Engineering required (transportation/aviation focus preferred)
• 2+ years of relevant, post-graduate engineering experience required (4 years preferred)
• WI EIT certification required
• Knowledge of FAA and BOA procedures preferred
• A general knowledge of Civil Engineering design tasks, proficient in AutoCAD and Civil3D, construction inspection tasks, ability to be trained / mentored, positive attitude, self-motivator, any prior airport experience a plus
• Solid written and verbal communication skills required
• This position requires you to have authorization to work in the United States for any employer. We will not provide sponsorship for this position.

Who You Are:

• You work well with others. You share ideas and listen with open ears. You can listen to criticism and respectfully disagree with people. You help others succeed. You are comfortable working with colleagues and with busy leaders. You love seeing the team and company succeed.
• You are a strategic thinker. You see the big picture and the details. You help your team see opportunities, focus on goals, and make paths to success.
• You are a confident communicator. You can explain complicated things to people in a way that they can understand. You are confident in your communication and people have confidence in what you say.
• You think like an analyst. You know how to dig into problems, ask questions, find information, and help your team make good decisions.

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.
• Weve Got Your Back Support when you need it, independence when you dont. Were 400+ team members strong, operating as one cohesive MSA.
• Passion & Purpose Were 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 doesnt 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.

Theres 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 all starting on your date of hire (no waiting period).
• Paid Time Off All full-time employees will receive, at minimum, 17 days (thats 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 MSAs 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 individuals 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 -

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