Engineering Technician

Beaver Dam Library; Beaver Dam (WI); On-site; USD 63,000 - 77,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

Life insurance

PTO

Retirement plans

Job summary

City of Beaver Dam is seeking an Engineering Technician to assist in designing, permitting, inspecting, and data collection for municipal infrastructure. You will support the Director of Facilities and Engineering to ensure high-quality design, construction, and maintenance of city systems.

The role requires an Associate Degree in Civil Engineering or related field and prefers five years of relevant experience.

Qualifications

• Associate degree in civil engineering or related field.
• Five years of relevant experience preferred.
• Proficiency with GIS, CAD, and municipal construction inspection.
• Knowledge of municipal codes, ADA standards, stormwater regulations, and traffic/roadway standards.

Responsibilities

• Assists with municipal project design and development of plans, specifications, and record drawings.
• Conducts site and construction inspections (streets, sewer, water, stormwater, sidewalks, lead service lines) to ensure compliance with plans and standards.
• Prepares construction inspection logs, daily reports, testing results, material quantity records, and photographic documentation.
• Supports and maintains municipal GIS maps and infrastructure records.
• Reviews right-of-way, utility, and stormwater permits for completeness and standards.
• Conducts pavement, drainage, and utility condition evaluations.
• Prepares field reports, compiles data, and supports Capital Improvement Project documentation.
• Communicates construction requirements, schedules inspections, responds to inquiries, and supports problem solving.

Education

Associate Degree in Civil Engineering or related field

Tools

GIS software

AutoCAD

Job description

Job Opportunities

The City of Beaver Dam is seeking a motivated and detail-oriented professional to serve as an Engineering Technician. The Engineering Technician assists with designing, permitting, inspecting, and collecting data for municipal infrastructure projects. This role provides critical support to the Director of Facilities and Engineering to ensure high-quality design, construction, and maintenance of City systems.

Key Responsibilities:

• Assists with municipal project design and development of plans, specifications, and record drawings.


• Conducts site and construction inspections (streets, sewer, water, stormwater, sidewalks, lead service lines, etc.) to ensure compliance with approved plans and municipal standards.


• Prepares construction inspection logs, daily reports, testing results, material quantity records, and photographic documentation.


• Supports and maintains municipal GIS maps and infrastructure records.


• Reviews right-of-way, utility, and stormwater permits for completeness and standards.


• Conducts pavement, drainage, and utility condition evaluations.


• Prepares field reports, compiles data, and supports Capital Improvement Project documentation.


• Communicates construction requirements, schedules inspections, responds to public or contractor inquiries, and supports field problem solving.


• Keeps pace with technology and ongoing training requirements.


• Completes additional duties as assigned by the Director of Facilities and Engineering.


• Assists with Wastewater Utility inspections and reporting (i.e., FOG, amalgam, pretreatment compliance, etc.)


• Responds to citizen inquiries and service complaints.


• Participate in professional development and training sessions.

Qualifications:

Associate Degree in Civil Engineering or related field

• Five years of relevant experience is preferred.


• Proficiency with GIS, CAD, and municipal construction inspection.


• Knowledge of municipal codes, ADA standards, stormwater regulations, traffic and roadway standards.

Salary & Benefits:

The starting salary for this position is $70,000 with final compensation dependent upon qualifications and experience. This is a full-time position that includes a comprehensive benefits package with health, dental, vision, life insurance, PTO and retirement plans.