Engineering Technician
About The Position
NEW Water Engineering Technician Are you ready to build your engineering career while supporting one of Wisconsin’s most advanced wastewater systems? NEW Water is seeking an Engineering Technician who’s eager to apply technical skills, support infrastructure projects, and help protect our community’s most valuable resource — water. NEW Water offers a fantastic benefit package as a Public Service Employer, noting that we are a part of the Wisconsin Retirement System (WRS). Details about the Position: The Engineering Technician supports NEW Water’s Engineering Department by performing a wide range of technical and project-based duties in alignment with the organization’s culture of Safety, Respect, Team, and Environment. This role is responsible for coordinating and supporting engineering projects related to wastewater collection and treatment systems, including scope development, plan preparation, permitting, contractor coordination, construction inspection, and compliance monitoring. The position also serves as a key contact for outside utilities and municipalities, reviews sewer extension requests, and ensures adherence to District standards and regulations. In addition, the Engineering Technician plays a critical role in infrastructure document management and interceptor system oversight. Responsibilities include developing and maintaining engineering plans, maps, GIS records, and record drawings; assisting with inspection and rehabilitation programs; monitoring system capacity and flow data; and supporting right-of-way and property management activities. This position requires strong technical skills, attention to detail, and a commitment to delivering high-quality service to both internal and external stakeholders.
Requirements
- Associate’s Degree (or equivalent) in Civil Engineering – Public Works Technology or equivalent
- An equivalent combination of education, training, and relevant experience will also be considered.
- Strong technical skills
- Attention to detail
- A commitment to delivering high-quality service to both internal and external stakeholders
Nice To Haves
- College coursework in hydrology and sewer design is desired.
Responsibilities
- Coordinating and supporting engineering projects related to wastewater collection and treatment systems, including scope development, plan preparation, permitting, contractor coordination, construction inspection, and compliance monitoring.
- Serving as a key contact for outside utilities and municipalities, reviews sewer extension requests, and ensures adherence to District standards and regulations.
- Developing and maintaining engineering plans, maps, GIS records, and record drawings
- Assisting with inspection and rehabilitation programs
- Monitoring system capacity and flow data
- Supporting right-of-way and property management activities
Benefits
- Medical, Dental & Vision Insurance
- Wisconsin Retirement System (WRS) Pension
- Wisconsin Deferred Compensation (WDC) Program
- Paid Vacation and PTO
- Extended Disability Benefits
- Life Insurance
- Company Paid Long Term Disability
- Employee Assistance Program
- Wellness Program(s)
- Employee Development
- Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSLF) eligible employer
- Outstanding Culture
- Flextime and Flexplace arrangements are available once training/onboarding is complete.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Entry Level
Education Level
Associate degree
