MSA I Scientists I Engineers I Surveyors is a full-service, multidisciplinary consulting firm serving large corporations, cities, states, and federal agencies. We have been in business since 1973, providing excellent professional services in Civil Engineering, Surveying, Land Planning, and Environmental Sciences. We are a small company that can operate like a large one. MSA works on large projects that are recognizable in the local communities it serves.
Our purpose is to create mutual success for clients, employees, and the company. Our vision is that every project will be a success story, every client will be a repeat client, and every employee will be a champion for MSA. Our mission is to be the best at what we do, ensuring we are the preferred multi-disciplinary engineering firm serving Virginia and Northeastern North Carolina. MSA guides our operations and decisions with four core values: Knowledge, Dedication, Service, and Respect.
We are not offering a job; we are offering a career with high growth potential, a clear destination, and, importantly, a path to partner or board-level involvement. You will work with the team leader of civil engineering for the federal government to help grow that line of service and support the other services.
"We're a firm where you can see the whole path — because it isn't hidden behind layers of management or a corporate office three states away. The leadership here works on the same floor as everyone else, which means your work gets seen, your growth is visible, and the path to more responsibility is real and reachable, not theoretical. This isn't the right fit for everyone — some engineers prefer the size and structure of a larger firm. But if you want a place where your trajectory is something you can actually track, not just hope for, we want to talk to you."
If you meet the role’s goals and objectives, you can advance within the company within a year very quickly. This path is the only option.
MSA I Scientists I Engineers I Surveyors is seeking a full-time Civil Engineer/Project Manager for all phases of work from local, state, and federal government and commercial/residential development, who wants to be part of a legacy company that is admired and respected in the areas where they do busines.
Performance objectives are:
What success looks like in this role, measured over the first year:
First 30–90 Days:
- Complete onboarding, learn firm standards/templates, and take ownership of 2–3 active projects with minimal disruption to existing timelines.
- Build working relationships with key clients and subconsultants on assigned projects.
- Learn and execute the Standards for Project Management with Projects and Clients.
First 6 Months:
- Deliver assigned projects on or ahead of schedule and within the approved budget, with no more than 10% fee overrun.
- Maintain a client satisfaction/repeat-engagement rate of 85% or higher on managed projects.
- Reduce plan review rejection/comment cycles by ensuring QA/QC review is completed before submittal.
First 12 Months:
- Manage a project portfolio of $200,000 in active fees with consistent, on-time invoicing and collections.
- Mentor and develop at least 4 junior staff, evidenced by increased responsibility handed to them.
- Contribute to at least 10 new proposals or business development opportunities.
- Maintain zero missed regulatory deadlines or permitting lapses across managed projects.
Responsibilities are:
- Lead civil site development projects from planning and permitting through construction.
- Manage project schedules, budgets, and multidisciplinary teams.
- Oversee grading, drainage, stormwater management, utility design, erosion and sediment control, and site infrastructure.
- Build strong relationships with clients, architects, contractors, and regulatory agencies.
- Mentor junior engineers and support their professional development.
- Contribute to business development by strengthening existing client relationships and identifying new opportunities.
- Willing to believe and have an infinite mindset for company growth
Qualifications/Requirements:
- Eight or more years of civil engineering experience is required.
- Bachelor’s degree in Civil Engineering is required.
- Professional Engineer (PE) license in Virginia is required.
- Solid Civil Engineering fundamentals and the discipline to get the details right.
- Experience managing civil site development projects is required.
- Familiarity with site design, permitting, grading, drainage, and erosion control
- Strong communication and client relationship skills.
- Proven experience managing project budgets and schedules from start to finish
- Flexibility to manage multiple projects and adapt to changing client expectations.
- Problem-solving abilities are especially important in areas where documentation is limited or lacks standardization.
- Leadership experience, mentoring, or supervising junior engineering staff preferred.
- Proficiency with AutoCAD Civil 3D is required.
- Experience with Microsoft Office Tools (SharePoint, OneDrive, Outlook, etc.) and Document Control Management Software is required.
Benefits:
- 401(k)
- 401(k) matching
- Dental insurance
- Employee assistance program
- Employee discount
- Flexible schedule
- Flexible spending account
- Health insurance
- Health savings account
- Life insurance
- Paid time off
- Parental leave
- Professional development assistance
- Referral program
- Retirement plan
- Tuition reimbursement
- Vision insurance
Full-time position (40 hours per week):
- Year-round work
- Best Training in the Industry
- Continual Support
Schedule:
- Monday to Friday (8:00 AM to 5:00 PM)
- Primarily office-based with periodic site visits, client meetings, and occasional evening public hearings or municipal meetings.
- In the office for the first 6 months, with the ability to qualify for hybrid/remote flexibility based on a case-by-case basis.
- Occasional local travel required for site inspections and client meetings; mileage/travel reimbursed per firm policy.
- Minimal overnight travel unless supporting out-of-area projects.
Job Type:
Pay:
Expected hours:
- 40 hours per week
- Day shift
Pay: $100,000.00 - $150,000.00 per year
Benefits:
- 401(k)
- 401(k) matching
- Dental insurance
- Employee assistance program
- Employee discount
- Flexible schedule
- Flexible spending account
- Health insurance
- Health savings account
- Life insurance
- Paid time off
- Parental leave
- Professional development assistance
- Referral program
- Retirement plan
- Tuition reimbursement
- Vision insurance
Application Question(s):
- Do you have a Bachelor's Degree in Civil Engineering? What Engineering school did you graduate from?
- How many years of experience do you have managing civil site development projects? How many years have you managed project budgets and schedules from start to finish?
- Are you willing to commit to a multi-step hiring process for this role?
- What is one thing that drew you to this job ad? Please explain your answer.
- On a scale of 1 to 5 (1 = Not Good, 2-3 = OK, 4 to 5 = Good), how is your proficiency with AutoCAD & Civil 3D?
Experience:
- Civil engineering: 8 years (Required)
- Microsoft Office Tools : 5 years (Required)
License/Certification:
- Professional Engineer (PE) License in Virginia (Required)
Work Location: In person
