MSA announced today the hiring of Andrew Kieser, PE, as a water engineering project manager in the firm’s Champaign, Illinois, location.

Andrew joins MSA with over 44 years of experience in relationship management, financial management, marketing, administration, design, and implementation of water and wastewater engineering projects. A trusted partner and career project manager, he brings a wealth of expertise to MSA’s Water service line.

Prior to MSA, Andrew served 12 years as a senior project manager with a civil engineering, environmental planning, and funding firm in Champaign, 20 years as project manager for the former Sodemann and Associates, Inc., and 12 years as production manager for the Northern Illinois Water Works’ Champaign division. He holds a bachelor’s degree in civil engineering from the University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign and is a licensed Professional Engineer in Illinois. Mr. Kieser is also a licensed Illinois EPA Class A Drinking Water Operator, a prequalified Illinois Swimming Facility Professional Engineer with the Illinois Department of Public Health, and active member of the American Water Works Association.

“I’m thrilled to welcome Andy to MSA,” commented Jason Miller, PE, Vice President and Water service line lead. “His tenure in the engineering and project management space is exceptional, with a personal reputation of excellence to match. He will be a true asset to our Water service line as well as to our office in Champaign. I look forward to working with him in the years to come.”