2027 Summer/Seasonal Engineering Aide

City of De Pere, WI; De Pere (WI); Hybrid; USD 40,000 - 52,000; Full time

Job summary

City of De Pere, WI seeks an Engineering Aide to assist engineers and technicians with surveys, staking, and construction observation. Office support includes record-keeping, computations, and data entry, with field work at various sites.

The role requires knowledge of civil engineering principles, ability to operate basic surveying equipment, and proficiency in Excel/Word. Strong communication and teamwork skills are essential for success.

Qualifications

• At least 18 years of age.
• One year college or technical school training in the Civil Engineering field highly desirable.
• Experience with surveying and construction inspection.
• Ability to work outdoors in the field in varying weather conditions.
• Flexibility to work outside of typical work hours.
• Valid unencumbered Wisconsin driver's license and safe driving record.

Responsibilities

• Assist engineers and technicians in day-to-day activities, surveys, staking, and construction observation.
• Maintain records of construction and assist with computations in the office.
• Perform field data entry and interpret construction plans and specifications.

Skills

Civil engineering knowledge

Field surveying experience

Communication skills

Computer skills

Construction observation

Education

One year college or technical school training in Civil Engineering

Tools

Surveying equipment

Excel

Word

Job description

Assist engineers and technicians in day to day activities. Responsibilities include assisting with surveys and construction staking, construction observation, maintaining records of construction, assisting with computations in the office, and miscellaneous office work.

Schedule:

Typical work schedule is 6:30 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. Monday - Thursday with a half-hour lunch and 6:30 a.m. to 10:30 a.m. on Friday. Work schedules will vary depending on construction schedules and may require engineering aides to stay late to monitor construction projects.

Work Location:

Office work is performed at the Municipal Service Center. Field work will be performed at various locations around the City.

Duties may include assisting survey crew in field; performing staking; performing mathematical computations; assisting with field instructions; construction observation and data entry.

Engineering Aides work independently in the field and interpret construction plans and specifications. They are responsible to keep detailed records.

Knowledge of principles of civil engineering. Ability to operate basic surveying equipment. Ability to use Excel and Word. Ability to communicate information and ideas in speaking so others will understand. Ability to develop constructive and cooperative working relationships with others, and maintaining them over time. Ability to interpret construction plans and specifications. Ability to utilize a computer and the required software, including excel spreadsheets.

Good written and verbal communication skills.

1. At least 18 years of age.
2. One year college or technical school training in the Civil Engineering field highly desirable.
3. Experience with surveying and construction inspection.
4. Ability to work outdoors in the field in varying weather conditions.
5. Flexibility to work outside of typical work hours.
6. Valid unencumbered Wisconsin driver's license and safe driving record.