Engineering Technician II Civil

Location(s): St. Paul, MN

Type: Full‑Time | Hourly

MSA is hiring a Senior Engineering Technician to join our Public Works team in St. Paul! The Public Works team supports a wide variety of civil engineering projects, ranging from roads, parks/trails, water/sewer, utilities, and more. In this role, you will assist with construction observation, contractor relationships, and design. This is primarily a field-based role.

MSA specializes in the sustainable development of communities and is proud to be 100% employee owned. With roots reaching back to 1919, MSA has grown from a rural land survey company into a multidisciplinary network of nearly 550 engineers, architects, planners, funding experts, surveyors, GIS experts, environmental scientists, and more who are committed to making communities better places to live, work, and play.

• Perform construction observation and field inspection services for public works and municipal infrastructure projects, including streets, utilities, stormwater, and site improvements.
• Coordinate daily with contractors, municipal staff, utility representatives, and project managers to support successful project delivery in the field.
• Review plans, specifications, and contract documents to verify construction activities comply with project requirements and applicable standards.
• Document project progress through daily reports, photographs, quantity tracking, and field measurements.
• Assist with construction staking verification, material testing coordination, and resolution of field issues during construction.
• Mentor junior technicians and provide technical guidance on construction inspection procedures and documentation standards.

• Associate's degree in Civil Engineering Technology (or related field) required
• Valid driver's license required
• 2+ years of related experience required
• This position requires you to have authorization to work in the United States for any employer. We will not provide sponsorship for this position

• Compensation Range: $26–$42 an hour (commensurate with experience)
• ESOP:
  Receive MSA stock shares annually, at no cost to the employee
• Medical, dental & vision insurance for you, spouse, domestic partner, and eligible dependents
• 17+ days PTO (potentially higher pending experience) + 8 paid holidays
• Paid parental leave regardless of birth parent
• 401(k) plan with company matching
• Short‑term incentive program for annual bonus opportunities
• Company‑paid life & disability insurance
• Full eligibility requirements for listed benefits will be discussed during the hiring process

MSA is an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer that is committed to diversity and inclusion 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 race, color, sex, gender identity, gender expression, religion, age, national origin or ancestry, citizenship, physical or mental disability, medical condition, family care status, marital status, domestic partner status, sexual orientation, genetic information, military or veteran status, or any other basis protected by federal, state or local laws.

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