Senior Engineering Tech - Field and Survey Specialist

Milwaukee Succeeds; Waukesha (WI); On-site; USD 39,000 - 58,000; Full time

Job summary

City of Waukesha seeks a Senior Engineering Tech to perform sub-professional engineering tasks, including surveying, drafting and project supervision for multiple large public works projects. The role supports planning, bid packaging and field operations.

You will lead survey crews, manage GIS data, and coordinate with engineers while handling equipment maintenance and on-call field duties. Strong knowledge of AutoCAD Civil 3D and GIS is essential.

Qualifications

• High school diploma with 2+ years specialized training and 6+ years in surveying and drafting.
• Experience in construction supervision of large projects.
• Familiarity with AutoCAD Civil 3D, GIS, and office software.
• Knowledge of field surveying techniques and equipment.

Responsibilities

• Prepares, revises and plots plans for bid for City Public Works projects.
• Creates and revises City GIS projects, layers and databases.
• Lead field survey crews; train apprentices as needed.
• Responds to public complaints via VueWorks; on-call for Digger's Hotline.
• Review OSOW permits and assist with snow and right-of-way enforcement.
• Maintain assigned equipment and vehicles.

Skills

Surveying

Drafting

Construction supervision

AutoCAD Civil 3D

GIS

Education

High school diploma

Specialized drafting training

Tools

AutoCAD Civil 3D

GIS

VueWorks

Granicus

Adobe

Excel

Word

Job description

City of Waukesha seeks a Senior Engineering Tech to perform sub-professional engineering tasks, including surveying, drafting and project supervision for multiple large public works projects. The role supports planning, bid packaging and field operations.

You will lead survey crews, manage GIS data, and coordinate with engineers while handling equipment maintenance and on-call field duties. Strong knowledge of AutoCAD Civil 3D and GIS is essential.