Engineering Technician - City of Mequon, WI

City of Mequon; Mequon (WI); On-site; USD 55,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

City of Mequon is seeking an Engineering Technician to join the Public Works team and support PASER evaluations, road planning, and project management.

You will design plans, review specifications, and assist with surveys and inspections across city infrastructure projects, under supervision of the Assistant City Engineer. This role offers a stable municipal career with meaningful community impact.

Qualifications

• Requires strong knowledge of civil engineering principles and practices.
• Experience with CAD and GIS systems is preferred.
• Familiarity with survey field instruments and related software.
• Ability to communicate effectively with contractors, residents and staff.
• Valid driver's license and safe driving record preferred.

Responsibilities

• Support PASER system and help develop road improvement plans.
• Provide plan review and project management for road/construction projects.
• Design plans and develop project specifications per engineering standards.
• Assist with city projects including road improvements, drainage, and sidewalks.
• Perform survey work: topographic, drainage, boundary, and construction.
• Inspect infrastructure construction performed under private development.

Skills

Civil engineering knowledge

CAD / GIS knowledge

Survey instruments

Communication skills

Education

Associate's degree in Civil Engineering or Construction Management

Tools

AutoCAD

ArcGIS

Job description

The Opportunity

Ready to put your technical skills to work and help shape the community around you? The City of Mequon is hiring an Engineering Technician to join our Public Works team!

From supporting infrastructure projects to coordinating field activities, this position offers a great mix of hands-on work and technical responsibilities. You'll be part of a collaborative team and enjoy a varied work environment. Looking for a stable career with great benefits, meaningful work, and the opportunity to make a difference right here in your community? This could be the perfect fit!

What You'll Do

• Manage the City's Pavement Surface Evaluation and Rating (PASER) system and develop 5-year road improvement plans and maps for road repaving and maintenance.


• Provide plan review and project management for road and construction projects including all phases of the bid process and award of contract.


• Design plans and develop project specifications in accordance with acceptable engineering practices.


• Assist with project management for City projects (road improvements, seal coating, drainage improvements, bike paths, sidewalks, sanitary sewer force main, parks, etc.).


• Perform survey work including topographic, drainage, boundary, and construction surveys.


• Inspect infrastructure construction done under private development.


• Work is performed under the general supervision of the Assistant City Engineer.

What We're Looking For

• Working knowledge of principles and practices of civil engineering.


• Associate's degree in civil engineering or construction management or a minimum of 5 years of increasingly responsible duties in the field of civil engineering.


• Knowledge of computer-aided design, input and modifications of web-based GIS systems. Knowledge of survey field instruments and related software.


• Knowledge of the various elements of project management and construction inspection.


• Ability to effectively communicate and maintain good working relationships with contractors, developers, residents, etc.


• Possession of a valid driver's license and safe driving record at time of hire and throughout employment.