Graduate Engineer - Transportation

MSA Professional Services, Inc.•St. Paul, MN

18h

About The Position

Are you ready to launch your civil engineering career and help shape the future of transportation infrastructure? We are looking for a Graduate Engineer – Transportation to join our team in St Paul, Minnesota. This is an excellent opportunity for a motivated early-career engineer to gain hands-on experience designing roadway and intersection improvements that make communities safer and more connected. In this role, you will collaborate with experienced transportation engineers and planners while building technical skills in roadway design, traffic analysis, and public engagement. For more than a century, MSA has partnered with communities to design places where people live, work, and connect. Since 1919, our work has helped shape the infrastructure and spaces that allow communities to grow—supporting families, local businesses, and neighborhoods that feel like home. What started as a single entrepreneurial engineer in Baraboo, Wisconsin has grown into a thriving, 100% employee-owned firm of nearly 600 professionals serving clients across the country. While our reach has expanded, our commitment to communities and clients remains the same. Being 100% employee-owned ESOP means we take pride in every project we touch. Our people stand behind the quality of our work, the integrity of our relationships, and the trust we’ve built with clients over generations. At MSA, we believe the best results come from collaboration, shared ownership, and a genuine commitment to helping communities succeed.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in Civil Engineering by May 2026
Interest in developing a career in transportation engineering
Strong communication and collaboration skills
This position requires authorization to work in the United States for any employer. We are unable to provide sponsorship for this role.

Nice To Haves

Previous consulting internship experience
Fundamentals of Engineering (FE) exam passed
Experience with Bentley OpenRoads or similar roadway design software

Responsibilities

Perform CAD drafting and 3D design for intersection and highway improvement projects
Assist with traffic and intersection capacity modeling and prepare reports summarizing results
Support development of public meeting materials, including presentation boards and visual displays
Collaborate with project managers and senior engineers to develop design solutions
Participate in project coordination and team discussions throughout planning and design

Benefits

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: 2 weeks for both parents, with additional paid leave for birth parents
Employer-Paid Insurance: Life, short-term disability, and long-term disability coverage
Employee Stock Ownership Plan (ESOP): As a 100% employee-owned company, eligible employees receive company shares at no cost
401(k) Retirement Plan: With a generous employer match that is immediately 100% vested
Short-Term Incentive Program (STIP): Annual performance-based bonus opportunity
Collaborative Culture – Work in an open, team-oriented environment where ideas are welcomed and perspectives are valued.
Multi-Disciplinary Opportunities – Explore new interests, collaborate across disciplines, and apply your skills where they can make the greatest impact.
Supportive Environment – Enjoy the balance of guidance and independence so you can do your best work.
Commitment to Inclusion – We strive to create a workplace where everyone can bring their authentic selves, grow professionally, and contribute diverse perspectives that drive innovation.
Passion & Purpose – Our teams take pride in their work and enjoy sharing ideas, solving complex problems, and building meaningful projects together.
Communities of Practice – Collaborate with colleagues across the company to share knowledge, exchange ideas, and continue learning.
Work-Life Integration – We support our employees as professionals, parents, and community members with flexibility to balance work and life commitments.
Commitment to Learning – Grow your career through professional development, continuing education, and tuition reimbursement.
Community Engagement – We actively support the communities where we live and work through volunteerism, education initiatives, and community partnerships.