Municipal Engineering Technician

Kapur and Associates•Fox Point, WI

About The Position

Kapur & Associates is seeking an experienced Municipal Technician to join its growing team in Milwaukee, Wisconsin. The position involves working directly with municipal clients to address infrastructure challenges and managing projects from initial planning through design and construction. The technician plans, designs, permits, and delivers public infrastructure projects, including roadway improvements, stormwater systems, sanitary sewer, water distribution, site improvements, and related infrastructure. The role also includes construction administration and inspection, serving as a technical resource for clients, and coordinating with municipal staff, regulatory agencies, contractors, and internal project teams. The successful candidate brings technical expertise, project management skills, and the ability to build lasting relationships with municipal clients and community stakeholders. The role also involves mentoring colleagues, coordinating multidisciplinary teams, supporting municipal planning, and contributing to the growth of the firm's municipal engineering practice.

Requirements

Bachelor's degree in Civil Engineering, an associate's degree, or a degree in a related engineering discipline.
At least 2 years of progressive civil engineering or technician experience, preferably involving municipal or public infrastructure projects.
Experience with the design and delivery of municipal infrastructure projects.
Strong understanding of civil engineering principles related to roadway, utility, stormwater, sanitary sewer, and/or water infrastructure.
Ability to manage multiple projects, deadlines, budgets, and priorities.
Strong written and verbal communication skills.
Ability to communicate effectively with clients, public officials, contractors, regulatory agencies, and technical professionals.
Strong problem-solving, organizational, and decision-making skills.
Valid driver's license and ability to travel to project sites and client meetings as needed.

Nice To Haves

Professional Engineer (PE) license, or ability to obtain licensure within an agreed-upon timeframe.
Experience working in a consulting engineering environment.
Experience serving as a municipal engineer or working directly with cities, villages, towns, counties, or other public-sector clients.
Experience with project proposals, fee development, client management, and business development.
Experience mentoring or leading junior engineers and technical staff.
Familiarity with AutoCAD Civil 3D and other applicable civil engineering or design software.
Knowledge of public bidding, construction administration, and municipal project delivery processes.

Responsibilities

Plan, design, and manage municipal infrastructure projects, including roadways, stormwater management and drainage systems, sanitary sewer systems, water distribution systems, utility improvements, sidewalks, trails, and other public infrastructure.
Manage projects from concept and feasibility through design, bidding, construction, and closeout.
Prepare and review engineering plans, specifications, technical reports, cost estimates, studies, and construction documents.
Serve as a primary contact for municipal clients and develop long-term client relationships.
Participate in meetings with municipal staff, boards, committees, councils, regulatory agencies, residents, and other stakeholders.
Coordinate project permitting and approvals with local, state, and federal agencies as applicable.
Develop project scopes, schedules, budgets, and proposals, and monitor projects for successful delivery.
Provide technical guidance and mentorship to engineers, designers, technicians, and other project team members.
Coordinate with survey, environmental, construction services, transportation, and other engineering disciplines.
Assist clients with capital improvement planning, infrastructure assessments, and long-range municipal planning.
Support bidding and construction administration, including responding to contractor questions, reviewing submittals, evaluating change orders, and resolving construction-related issues.
Perform construction inspection services and take a leadership role in managing construction projects.
Conduct construction oversight and inspection, perform materials testing, maintain documentation, and take field measurements to monitor progress and quality.
Complete construction closeout documentation.
Maintain familiarity with applicable engineering standards, municipal ordinances, regulatory requirements, and industry best practices.
Identify opportunities to expand services with existing clients and assist with business development for new municipal clients.