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CHAMPAIGN-URBANA AREA JOBS

Champaign County Economic Development Corporation

Project Engineer Public Works - MSA

University of Illinois Research Park

University of Illinois Research Park

Other Engineering
Champaign, IL, USA
Posted on Feb 16, 2026

About MSA

MSA specializes in the sustainable development of communities. We achieve this by building honest, open relationships that go beyond the project to become a trusted source of expertise and support for immediate challenges and long-term goals. Big or small, we do whatever it takes to meet each need, working to make communities stronger in the process.

About the Role

MSA has an opportunity for a Project Engineer Public Works at our Champaign, IL office. As a licensed engineer (PE), this position primarily supports local municipal engineering clients/projects.

Job Requirements

  • Bachelor’s degree in Civil Engineering (or related) required

  • 4+ years of prior experience within the Public Works market, serving multiple clients required

  • PE license required, IL PE preferred.

  • Experience in managing multiple projects and client needs required

  • Extensive knowledge of regulations and requirements within Wisconsin preferred

  • Experience with funding and grants available to municipalities preferred

  • This position requires you to have authorization to work in the United States for any employer. We will not provide sponsorship for this position.

Responsibilities

  • Client relations including attendance at client meetings and interaction with existing and new clients

  • Project management including project planning, scoping, budgeting and QA/QC

  • Design and administration of construction on infrastructure projects

  • Project experience in potable water, storm water and wastewater projects among more

  • Assist with mentoring junior engineering staff

  • Preparation of plans, details, specifications, and bidding documents

  • Preparation of technical reports and regulatory permits for projects

Compensation

The salary for this position ranges from $79,081 to $126,529.

To apply, please use this link: https://careers-msa-ps.icims.com/jobs/2993/project-engineer-public-works/job

University of Illinois Research Park is an equal opportunity employer.