MSA has an opportunity for an Entry Level Civil Engineering Technician at our Marshfield or Rice Lake, WI office on the Mobility Service Line.

This position will work primarily in the field including construction management/survey/staking on a variety of mobility engineering projects.   If you enjoy being out in the field but are looking for a challenge and opportunity to be mentored, this is the position for you!

Who we are & how we help
As a full service, 100% employee-owned consulting firm, MSA is all about creating communities that thrive. We partner with clients to solve complex and multi-faceted challenges and improve the quality of infrastructure and neighborhoods. Our focus is to provide exceptional service that builds strong communities. Above all, MSA’s purpose is to enable people to positively impact the lives of others.

Our engineering professionals work alongside our architects, environmental scientists, funding experts, urban planners and surveyors to provide a full suite of professional services to our clients. From bike trails and interstate highways to drinking water and wastewater, we have supported municipal and private projects from start to finish since the 1930s.

We are collaborative, we are impactful, and together as owners-we make a difference.

The work you will do

• Construction site project management/inspection
• Project plan & specifications interpretation
• Complete required WisDOT reports utilizing the following software:
  • AASHTOWare Project (AWP)
  • Materials Information Tracking (MIT)
  • Lane Closure System (LCS)
• Submit reports and documentation consistent with current WisDOT standards
• Communicate with clients and engineering staff on the progress of the project
• Provide record drawings of the projects
• Assist with design plans utilizing Civil 3D software

What you bring
Skills & Knowledge / Education & Experience:

• Associate’s degree in Civil Engineering technology, Bachelor’s degree Civil Engineering or related degree required by May 2023
• 2.75 GPA minimum required
• Valid driver’s license required
• WisDOT field experience or HTCP certifications would be a plus
• Attention to detail and ability to coordinate multiple tasks desired
• Willingness and ability to travel for projects including overnight
• Desire to work in the field to help projects get built
• Strong communication skills

Personality & Cultural Fit:

• Honesty & Integrity
• Commitment to learning
• Respect & care for employees
• Openness
• Client focused
• Independent yet collaborative
• Results oriented
• Creative problem solver
• Positive attitude
• Cooperation / teamwork
• Flexible
• Dependable

Benefits
We tried to narrow it down to just 5 reasons to work at MSA, but we couldn’t stop ourselves! All employees have the opportunity to enjoy the following perks.

• Collaborative work environment
• Opportunities to apply your skills and experiences with an established multi-disciplinary consulting firm
• Support of over 350 close-knit professionals working towards the same common goal
• Co-workers with a passion for what they do
• Casual and flexible work environment
• Competitive pay and perks
• Work life integration – we know your career should accommodate your life style, not the other way around
• Office summer outing, companywide competitions that benefits our community, coffee, and Friday breakfast (fuel up!), and more…
• Internal & external training opportunities

Eligible employees will have the opportunity to enjoy the following benefits.

• STEM outreach and volunteer opportunities
• Medical, dental, and vision coverage that start on your hire date (no waiting period!)
• 17 days of PTO in just your first year (whoa!)
• 8 paid holidays in a calendar year
• Paid parental leave
• 100% paid by company life insurance, long term disability and short term disability
• ESOP that gives employees beneficial ownership stake in the company (we’re 100% employee owned!)
• 401k plan with generous employer match

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