Engineering Technician

City of West Allis; West Allis (WI); On-site; USD 50,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a dedicated Engineering Technician to contribute to the design and construction of public infrastructure. This role is perfect for detail-oriented individuals who excel in both office and field environments. You'll play a vital role in inspecting construction projects, maintaining essential records, and performing CAD drafting, ensuring compliance with engineering standards. Join a team that shapes the community and makes a tangible impact through municipal projects. If you are passionate about engineering and public service, this opportunity is ideal for you.

Qualifications

• 5-10 years of recent engineering technician work experience.
• Ability to utilize software in accordance with department needs.
• Experience on a survey crew or as an inspector on heavy construction projects.

Responsibilities

• Inspect construction projects for compliance with plans and safety standards.
• Maintain records of materials, quantities, costs, and change orders.
• Perform CAD drafting work from notes and sketches.

Skills

Engineering Technician Experience

CAD Drafting

Inspection Skills

Mathematical Skills

English Writing/Grammar

Education

Associate's Degree in Civil Engineering Technology

Tools

Microstation

AutoCAD

Microsoft Office Suite

Adobe Acrobat

Job description

Description

Do you enjoy designing and constructing public infrastructure? The City of West Allis is looking for a dedicated Engineering Technician to join our team. This role is ideal for detail-oriented individuals who thrive in both office and field settings, assisting with municipal projects that shape our community.

Examples of Duties

• Inspects construction projects for compliance with plans, specifications, safety, and accepted engineering practices.
• Maintains records of types of materials, quantities, costs, and change orders involved in contract work.
• Performs CAD drafting work from notes and sketches on engineering projects.
• Determines quality of trenching, shoring, backfilling, and compaction as well as quantity and quality of concrete, asphalt, and other materials.
• Coordinates inspection activities between contractors, public utilities, and public works engineers.

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Qualifications

• Associate's degree in Civil Engineering Technology, or an equivalent combination of recent training and relevant paid work experience.
• Experience on a survey crew, as inspector on heavy construction projects such as pavements and underground utilities, or as draftsperson responsible for the preparation of designs, detailed drawings, studies, or preliminary plans.
• 5-10 years of recent engineering technician work experience, including engineering field work and engineering office work for a municipality, public works organization, or equivalent.
• Ability to utilize software in accordance with the needs of the department.
• Proficiency in Microstation/AutoCAD, Microsoft Office Suite programs—including Outlook, Word, and Excel—and Adobe Acrobat. Advanced skills in math and English writing/grammar skills.
• Experience working with groups of people from diverse backgrounds.

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