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Engineering Technician - Civil

Engineering Technician - Civil

MSA has an opportunity for a full time Engineering Technician - Civil at our Rice Lake, WI office. You will have the opportunity to see, and contribute in, projects from start to finish. The various projects you'll be working on make a significant and positive impact on the communities you serve. This person will work on a wide variety of projects including construction, streets, drainage and storm sewers, wastewater and water utilities, site and grading improvements.

What does it mean to serve communities for over 100 years? It means doing the type of work that helps people raise a family, grow a business, engage with their neighbors, and enjoy a variety of unique, enduring spaces that form the fabric of "home."

MSA's roots reach back to 1919. What began with an entrepreneurial solo practitioner in Baraboo, Wisconsin, has grown into a robust and thriving company of over 400 employee owners conducting work across the country. As a 100% employee-owned firm, when we say we "own" our work, we mean it. We stand behind the quality of our designs, the integrity of our people, and the of client relationships we've formed based on trust, firm handshakes, and the belief that together

we can accomplish anything.

Responsibilities

The work you will do:

Utilize primarily AutoCAD C3D CAD software to perform detailed drafting and design of civil and municipal projects including plan preparation

Work on a team to develop and QA Civil Engineering Plan Sets

Work primarily in an office setting, with a CAD Workstation.

Ability to work in the field on an as needed basis

Ability to prioritize workflow and keep project schedules

Miscellaneous office and technology tasks as necessary

Managing individual and Team library of CAD design details

Stay current on latest CAD technology and trends

Qualifications

What you bring Skills & Knowledge / Education & Experience:

Associate's degree in Civil Engineering Technology or related degree

Prior CAD drafting experience

Abiity to work in the field required

Prior experience with CAD Surface Modeling

Proficient in AutoCAD Civil 3D

Ability to work in a consulting environment on a Team setting

This position requires you to have authorization to work in the United States for any employer. We will not provide sponsorship for this position.

Benefits

Why MSA? We're glad you asked!

Better Together

A collaborative work environment that promotes open doors, new ideas and honest opinions.

Multi-disciplinary Opportunities

As multi-talented people in a multi-disciplinary firm, we encourage everyone to follow their interests, seek new experiences and apply their skills where they feel most impactful.

We've Got Your Back

Support when you need it, independence when you don't. We're 400+ team members strong, operating as one cohesive MSA.

Passion & Purpose

We're passionate about what we do and proud of it! Join us to share inspirations, "geek out" and think big.

Pay & Perks

We offer competitive industry pay and a variety of perks

just a few of the things that make us uniquely MSA.

Communities of Practice

Our CoPs are our company think tanks and idea generators, the perfect means to regularly share, collaborate and learn together.

Work-Life Integration

Life doesn't stop when the work day begins. MSA supports our employees as professionals, parents, and friends

with the understanding and flexibility to meet your obligations and balance your time.

Commitment to Learning

We support the professional aspirations of our employees with ongoing training options, tuition reimbursement opportunities, and the technology to keep us connected, creative and competitive.

Community Engagement

We give back to the communities in which we live, work and play. MSA employee owners are volunteers, educators, STEM outreach participants and event attendees, supported by dedicated corporate sponsorship and donations initiatives.

There's more! Eligible employees will also enjoy the following benefits:

Quality Insurance Options

Medical, dental and vision coverage for you, your spouse or domestic partner and eligible dependents

Paid Time Off

All full-time employees will receive, at minimum, 17 days (that's 3+ weeks!) of paid time off in the first year alone.

Paid Holidays

MSA offers time off pay for 8 holidays in every calendar year.

Paid Parental Leave

Both parents will receive 2 weeks of paid time off and birth parents are eligible for additional paid time off under MSA's Short Term Paid Leave. The paid 2 weeks of time also applies to adoption and foster care placement.

Supplemental Insurance

MSA pays 100% for all employees to have life insurance, long-term insurance and short-term insurance.

Employee Stock Ownership Plan (ESOP)

MSA is an ESOP S-Corporation, which means that our company is 100% owned by us! Through the ESOP, eligible employees receive MSA stock in the form of company shares as a percentage of compensation, at no cost to the employee.

401k Retirement Savings Plan

Employees can also choose to participate in a 401k plan, with a generous employer match that is immediately 100% vested.

Short Term Incentive (STIP)

This program rewards employees who meet performance goals with a one-time annual STIP payment as a percentage of their eligible compensation

recognition of individual accomplishments and achieving organizational goals. STIP payments are awarded if MSA reaches its corporate financial plan for the year.

MSA is an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer that is committed to and in the workplace. At MSA, we value a diverse, inclusive workforce and we provide equal employment opportunity for all applicants and employees. All qualified applicants for employment will be considered without regard to an individual's , , , , expression, , , or ancestry, citizenship, physical or mental , medical condition, family care status, marital status, domestic partner status, , genetic information, military or veteran status, or any other basis protected by federal, state or local laws. If you are unable to submit your application because of incompatible assistive technology or a , please contact us at hr@msa-ps.com.

Equal Employment Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer

Engineering Technician - Civil

United States
Full time

Published on 08/13/2025

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