Engineer Technician/Senior Engineer Technician

City of De Pere • De Pere, WI

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About The Position

The City of De Pere is hiring two Engineer Technicians and may fill the positions at either the Engineer Technician or Senior Engineer Technician level depending on experience and qualifications. The role performs engineering work related to drafting, surveying, design, construction inspection, and maintenance of public works projects and other activities. The Senior Engineer Technician has additional crew leadership, design, utility coordination, permit review, and seasonal staff training responsibilities.

The City describes itself as a positive, team-oriented organization focused on collaboration, team building, customer service, and valuing diverse perspectives. Employees may develop their skills through training courses, special projects, and participation in City Teams. The City supports alternative work arrangements, including alternative work schedules, flexible scheduling, and remote work. The normal schedule is Monday through Thursday, 6:30 a.m. to 4:00 p.m., and Friday, 6:30 a.m. to 10:30 a.m., with additional hours as assignments require. Additional hours are required during construction season; weekly averages of 45 to 50 or more hours may occur, with overtime paid for hours over 40 per week.

The 2027 hourly wage is $32.86–$39.43 for Engineer Technicians and $36.31–$43.58 for Senior Engineer Technicians, depending on qualifications. The City offers a benefits package, a pay-for-performance incentive program that may award a salary increase, bonus, or paid time off, and automatic enrollment in the Wisconsin Retirement System pension plan with employer and employee contributions. The City is a qualifying employer under the Public Student Loan Forgiveness Program.

Requirements

• Associate’s degree from an accredited college or university in Civil Technology or a related field; a combination of education and experience may be considered.
• Practical work experience as an intern or permanent employee as a Civil Engineering Technician.
• Practical work experience in construction operations and inspection.
• Senior Engineer Technician candidates must have four or more years of experience as a Civil Engineering Technician.
• Valid, unencumbered Wisconsin driver’s license and a safe driving record.
• Knowledge of public works construction and civil engineering principles and practices related to public works projects.
• Knowledge of erosion control best management practices and site and construction surveying principles and practices.
• Knowledge of surveying instruments and standard office practices, procedures, and business document conventions.
• Knowledge of word processing, spreadsheet, database, accounting, and position-related specialized software.
• Ability to read and interpret construction plans and specifications and comprehend policies, procedures, instructions, technical documents, manuals, schematics, and maps.
• Ability to manage multiple tasks, work independently with limited supervision, organize and prioritize work, meet deadlines, and produce accurate and thorough work.
• Ability to communicate effectively orally and in writing with the public, contractors, City employees, elected officials, department heads, and business representatives.
• Ability to work outdoors in varying weather, temperatures, job sites, uneven terrain, noise, and dust.
• Ability to work required hours and respond after hours as needed.
• Ability to communicate in English, read and write English, and interpret documents.

Nice To Haves

• Experience with GIS and CAD systems is desirable.
• Experience as a Civil Engineering Technician beyond the minimum requirements, particularly for consideration at the Senior Engineer Technician level.

Responsibilities

• Conduct field investigations and surveys, and assist with preliminary and design surveys to ensure project control and performance.
• Inspect construction projects for conformance with plans and specifications and advise appropriate personnel of variances requiring correction.
• Assist contractors, public corporations, and private individuals in locating municipally owned facilities.
• Draft preliminary and final construction drawings; prepare presentation exhibits and record drawings.
• Document contracting, repair, and inspection of sanitary sewer, storm sewer, and water lateral repairs in public rights of way or City easements.
• Gather information and data through field and office research.
• Assist with preparing construction plans and bidding documents, and prepare quantity and cost estimates.
• Assist in maintaining records of Engineering Department activities and preparing technical and general reports.
• Operate surveying and office equipment.
• Review and analyze Closed-Circuit Televising (CCTV) studies and reports to determine sanitary and storm sewer projects and contracts.
• Perform other duties as assigned.
• Senior Engineer Technician: Serve as crew chief.
• Senior Engineer Technician: Provide information to contractors and citizens about improvements and assessments.
• Senior Engineer Technician: Assist with basic design of sanitary sewers, storm sewers, water mains, streets, parking lots, and other public works projects.
• Senior Engineer Technician: Coordinate new utility information for inclusion in the City Geographic Information System (GIS).
• Senior Engineer Technician: Review and approve permits to install utilities in City rights of way.
• Senior Engineer Technician: Assist in supervising and training seasonal engineering aides.

Benefits

• Excellent benefits package.
• Pay-for-performance incentive program that may provide a salary increase, bonus, or paid time off for exceptional work performance.
• Automatic enrollment in the Wisconsin Retirement System pension plan, with employer and employee contributions.
• Alternative work arrangements, including alternative work schedules, flexible scheduling, and remote work.
• Eligible employer under the Public Student Loan Forgiveness Program.
• Training courses, special projects, and opportunities to participate in City Teams for career and skill development.
• Overtime pay for hours worked over 40 per week.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: Associate degree