Engineering Technician II Civil

MSA Professional Services; Baraboo (WI); On-site; USD 33,000 - 52,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

ESOP stock shares

Medical, dental & vision insurance

PTO 17+ days + holidays

Paid parental leave

401(k) with company matching

Short‑term incentive bonus

Life & disability insurance

Job summary

MSA Professional Services, Inc. in Baraboo, WI seeks an Engineering Technician II Civil to translate engineering concepts into practical improvements for our communities.

You will work with engineers and technicians to develop plans from design through construction, enjoying field exposure and hands-on design opportunities. The role supports streets, utilities, grading, and drainage while leveraging AutoCAD and Civil 3D.

Qualifications

• Associate degree in Civil Engineering Technology or equivalent.
• Experience with civil engineering drawings and CAD tools is required or preferred.
• Understanding of civil construction plans, details and basic design principles.

Responsibilities

• Prepare and revise civil engineering drawings, details, and plan sets using CAD software.
• Support the design of community infrastructure, such as streets, utilities, grading, and drainage.
• Incorporate survey information, engineering direction, and review comments into project documents.
• Assist with quantities, cost estimates, and other technical documentation.
• Support construction observation, field measurements, and project documentation as needed.
• Coordinate with project teams to deliver accurate work and meet project schedules.

Skills

Civil engineering concepts

Site planning

Field measurements

Coordination with project teams

Education

Associate degree in Civil Engineering Technology

Tools

AutoCAD

Civil 3D

Job description

Location(s): Baraboo, WI

Type: Full‑Time | Hourly

Join MSA’s Baraboo office as an Engineering Technician II Civil, where you’ll help turn engineering concepts into practical improvements for the communities we serve.

You’ll work alongside engineers and experienced technicians to develop plans and support projects from design through construction. This role is ideal for a candidate who enjoys getting out of the office and into the field, as well as having opportunities to use design skills.

MSA specializes in the sustainable development of communities and is proud to be 100% employee-owned. With roots reaching back to 1919, MSA has grown from a rural land survey company into a leading multidisciplinary firm of nearly 550 engineers, architects, planners, funding experts, surveyors, GIS experts, environmental scientists, and more who are committed to making communities better places to live, work, and play.

Come join the ownership team here!

Employee Testimonial:

"As an employee-owned company (100% ESOP), working at MSA is not just a job. We're genuine co-owners, and this ESOP setup promotes a culture of collaboration and engagement throughout MSA because we all have a direct financial interest as owners."

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Responsibilities

• Prepare and revise civil engineering drawings, details, and plan sets using CAD software.
• Support the design of community infrastructure, such as streets, utilities, grading, and drainage.
• Incorporate survey information, engineering direction, and review comments into project documents.
• Assist with quantities, cost estimates, and other technical documentation.
• Support construction observation, field measurements, and project documentation as needed.
• Coordinate with project teams to deliver accurate work and meet project schedules.

Qualifications

What you bring

• An associate degree in Civil Engineering Technology or a related field, or an equivalent combination of education and relevant experience.
• Experience preparing civil engineering drawings using AutoCAD; Civil 3D experience preferred.
• An understanding of civil construction plans, details, and basic design principles.
• This position requires you to have authorization to work in the United States for any employer. We will not provide sponsorship for this position

Why MSA

• Immediate ownership with 100+ years of community impact
• Collaborative culture with in-house experts for all disciplines across the firm
• Flexible work‑life integration
• Ongoing learning and professional growth opportunities for all positions
• Commitment to fostering a work environment where employees have a strong sense of inclusion and belonging
• Included on the "ENR Top 500 Design Firms" for over 27 straight years

Pay & Benefits*

• Compensation Range: $24–$38 (commensurate with experience)
• ESOP: Receive MSA stock shares annually, at no cost to the employee
• Medical, dental & vision insurance for you, spouse, domestic partner, and eligible dependents
• 17+ days PTO (potentially higher pending experience) + 8 paid holidays
• Paid parental leave regardless of birth parent
• 401(k) plan with company matching
• Short‑term incentive program for annual bonus opportunities
• Company‑paid life & disability insurance
• Full eligibility requirements for listed benefits will be discussed during the hiring process

MSA is an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer that is committed to diversity and inclusion in the workplace. At MSA, we value