2027 Summer/Seasonal Engineering Aide

City of De Pere; De Pere (WI); On-site; USD 32,000 - 42,000; Full time

Job summary

City of De Pere is seeking an Engineering Aide to assist engineers and technicians with surveys, staking, and construction observation. The role involves data entry, maintaining construction records, and supporting both office and field tasks at various city locations.

Candidates should have basic civil engineering knowledge, familiarity with Excel and Word, and the ability to work outdoors in varying weather. A Wisconsin driver's license is required.

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 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.
• Assist with surveys and construction staking.
• Construction observation and data entry.
• Maintain records of construction and related office computations.
• Support field instructions and coordination with crews.

Skills

Civil engineering knowledge

Excel

Word

Communication

Field data entry

Education

One year college or technical school in Civil Engineering

Tools

Survey equipment

Computer/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.