Graduate Engineer - Transportation

MSA Professional Services • Duluth, MN

7d • $62,600 - $100,000

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 Duluth, 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 . Who We Are 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

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level