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:

We are currently seeking a full-time entry level Civil Engineering Technician for our Rhinelander, WI office with the capability to provide outstanding client service in the field and efficient detail work in the office. This position will be involved in topographic survey, construction staking, design, CAD drafting, and construction oversight for a variety of municipal projects including municipal water, sewer, drainage and road infrastructure projects.  This is the perfect position for someone who enjoys the variety of working both in the office and in the field.

RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Construction inspection on a variety of municipal projects
• Accurately design municipal engineering projects in Auto CAD
• Create plan and profile sheets
• Gather information for survey, topographical mapping, cross-section, horizontal and vertical control, and utility locations to be used in preparation of plans and specifications
• Computations, reduction of field notes, filing and retrieving prints, and running prints
• Construction Staking

Required Skills Required Experience

QUALIFICATIONS REQUIRED:

• Associate’s degree in Civil Engineering Technology or related degree by May 2020 required
• 0-3 years of experience including design, construction inspection, and testing of transportation, municipal sewer, and water projects is preferred
• Individuals with additional experience are encourage to apply
• A valid driver’s license is required
• 2.75 GPA minimum required
• Prior experience with Civil 3D preferred
• Detail oriented and ability to multi task
• Successfully passed FE exam preferred
• This position requires you to have authorization to work in the United States for any employer. We will not provide sponsorship for this position.

At MSA, we help people live, work and play better. That goes not only for our clients and the communities we serve, but for our team members too. Join us and launch your innovative new career in a 100% employee-owned workplace that believes in flexible work schedules, honest transparency, a supportive team environment and a commitment to helping make communities stronger, together.

MSA also provides a comprehensive suite of benefits and incentives including competitive health, dental and vision insurance, paid holidays, paid time off, support of ongoing professional education, opportunities for community involvement and participation in the Employee Stock Ownership Plan (ESOP).   

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

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

• Manage and coordinate the daily activities of the test operations (Flight Test, Engineering Test Operations, Instrumentation and Experimental Hangar) associated with all engineering projects.
• Coordinate with engineering personnel to ensure programs proceed according to schedule, scope and budget.
• Coordinate test operation services for Production and Customer Services
• Develop work breakdown structures.
• Develop and maintain program schedules and budgets.
• Interview, train and evaluate employees.
• Perform other related duties as required as assigned by the Director of Engineering.
• Responsibilities include supervision, training and assisting employees.