MSA is a true grassroots success story, founded in Baraboo, Wisconsin, in the 1930s. What began as a rural two-man surveying and engineering partnership has now grown into an employee-owned, multidisciplinary consulting firm employing 300+ engineers, architects, planners, funding experts, surveyors, GIS experts, landscape architects, environmental scientists, and other professional staff. We have multiple offices throughout the Midwest and collaborate to help strengthen communities across the nation.

At MSA, we’re about our people as much as we are about our portfolio, and as an employee-owned firm, when we say we “own” our work, we mean it. The employee-owned ownership culture at MSA fosters a positive team environment and allows owners to be an active part of the growth and success of the company. We are collaborative, we are impactful, and together as owners-we make a difference.

POSITION:

MSA is looking for enthusiastic civil or environmental engineering students to join our company. Our Madison, WI office is looking for an Engineering Technician Intern to join their team for the summer of 2020. This position will offer student hands on project exposure to a variety of municipal projects in small and medium size communities.

RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Construction observation of municipal water, road/utilities or wastewater projects
• Construction staking and site surveys
• Daily Reports and quantity measurements for pay requests
• Record drawings of completed construction 
• Assist with CAD work or project estimations

Required Skills Required Experience

REQUIRED EXPERIENCE:

• Currently pursuing a Bachelor’s degree in Civil or Environmental Engineering or Associate’s degree in Civil Engineering Technology (sophomore-senior standing) required
• 2.75 GPA minimum required
• A valid driver’s license is required
• Previous civil engineering intern or co-op experience preferred
• Prior construction inspection experience preferred
• Civil 3D or Auto CAD experience would be a plus
• Ability to think critically and problem solve
• A desire to learn more about municipal engineering and consulting
• This position requires you to have authorization to work in the United States for any employer. We will not provide sponsorship for this position.

MSA offers a unique, innovative learning experience for students who are looking to expand their coursework through practical, hands-on work. Our team of professional engineers are ready to welcome you onto their team and to help create a positive and fun position for you. MSA also offers cell phone reimbursements up to $50 per month for student employees who qualify!

MSA is an equal opportunity employer and values diversity in its workforce. All qualified candidates are encouraged to apply. Employment selection and related decisions are made without regard to sex, race, age, disability, religion, national origin, sexual orientation, gender identity or any other protected class.

Equal Employment Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer

This position requires basic working knowledge in carpentry, plumbing, electricity and general maintenance skills.  This job may involve the following:

• Ability to use hand and power tools (e.g., wrenches, saws, drills, drivers) and test equipment (e.g., voltage meters, coolant gauges)

• Ability to perform electrical work (e.g., reading electrical prints and repairing electrical problems within the buildings and equipment)

• Ability to perform general carpentry, sheetrock, and painting work (e.g., repairing and remodeling of the building and equipment)

• Ability to perform general air conditioning repairs and pipe fitting work on buildings and equipment

• Ability to understand instruction manuals, which aid in maintaining and operating equipment

• Ability to understand and follow oral and written instructions

• Ability to operate industrial equipment in accordance with safety procedures (e.g., forklift, front-end loader)