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Civil Engineering Technician

Job in Des Moines, Polk County, Iowa, 50319, USA
Listing for: Bolton & Menk, Inc
Per diem position
Listed on 2026-08-20
Job specializations:
  • Engineering
    Civil Engineering
  • Construction
    Civil Engineering
Salary/Wage Range or Industry Benchmark: 42000 - 64000 USD Yearly USD 42000.00 64000.00 YEAR
Job Description & How to Apply Below

Des Moines
430 EAST GRAND AVENUE
SUITE 101
DES MOINES, IA 50309, USA

Des Moines
430 EAST GRAND AVENUE
SUITE 101
DES MOINES, IA 50309, USA

Bolton & Menk has a great opportunity for a Civil Engineering Technician to join our Des Moines team! As a Top Workplace, this is a fantastic chance to work with a talented team of professionals and make a lasting impact on the communities we serve. With over 75 years of experience, Bolton & Menk specializes in providing community infrastructure solutions across the Midwest, Southeast, and beyond.

We are looking to add a Civil Engineering Technician who will help foster our mission that All People Should Live in Safe, Sustainable and Beautiful Communities! This role will include a focus on office drafting but may also include field work as needed.

What You Will Be Doing:
  • Assisting with design and construction phase activities on various projects
  • Performing basic design computations and preliminary layout and design
  • Assisting with project plans and specifications, preparing cost and quantity take-off estimates
  • Construction observation activities may include performing construction staking, performing construction administration duties such as documenting activities, measuring and testing, providing general oversight, and interacting with contractors, sub-contractors, residents and City staff.
What We Are Looking For :
  • Associate Degree in Civil Engineering Technology from an accredited institution or previous experience with infrastructure design and/or construction observation.
  • Knowledge and skills in CAD and design software. (i.e., AutoCAD Civil3D, Micro Station)
  • Working knowledge and experience working with DOT standard specifications, standard plans, and standard plates preferred.
  • Working knowledge of design and construction techniques and procedures.
  • Must possess a valid drivers license and your own transportation. You will be reimbursed for business-related travel.
  • Must be capable of working in extended outdoor conditions and you must be physically capable of navigating rugged terrain for the purpose of performing the construction observation duties.

Bolton & Menk will currently not be providing visa sponsorship or Optional Practical Training Extensions for STEM Students. Individuals must be legally authorized to work in the US at the start of employment without a need for current or future visa sponsorship.

Bolton & Menk is providing the compensation range that the company in good faith believes it might pay and offer for this position, based on the successful applicant’s education, experience, knowledge, skills, abilities in addition to specific geographic location. Bolton & Menk reserves the right to ultimately pay more or less than the posted range and offer additional benefits and other compensation, depending on circumstances not related to an applicant’s sex or other status protected by local, state, and/or federal law.

Supporting

Our Employees

There’s life at work and life outside of work. Bolton & Menk has a number of benefit programs and amenities to support you and your family throughout whatever stage of life you are in.

  • Competitive compensation plan - overtime compensation available to most employees
  • Discretionary bonuses available to most employees
  • ESOP - Employee ownership (ESOP); 100% company-paid contributions
  • 401(k) Match Program
  • Paid time off (PTO)
  • Six paid company holidays
  • Two floating personal holidays for events that are important in your life
  • Parental leave
  • Short term and Long-term disability
  • Employee assistance program
  • Health insurance
  • Flexible spending account
  • Life insurance
  • Vision insurance

It is our responsibility and privilege to embrace the diversity of people, thoughts, and experiences necessary to develop infrastructure systems that serve all people. Bolton & Menk, Inc., is an Equal Employment Opportunity / Aff ...

This employer is required to notify all applicants of their rights pursuant to federal employment laws. For further information, please review the Know Your Rights notice from the Department of Labor.

Qualifications Skills Preferred Micro Station

Novice

CIVIL3D

Novice

Behaviors

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Motivations

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Education Preferred

Associate of Science or better in Civil Engineering Technology or related field.

Experience Licenses & Certifications

Equal Opportunity Employer

This employer is required to notify all applicants of their rights pursuant to federal employment laws. For further information, please review the Know Your Rights notice from the Department of Labor.

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