Engineering Technician - Transportation

At MSA Professional Services
, our work helps communities thrive—and our people are the heart of that mission. We’re looking for an Engineering Technician based out of Eau Claire/Wausau/Marshfield WI who’s ready to grow their technical skills, contribute to impactful projects, and support our engineering and design teams in both field and office environments.

For over 100 years, MSA has helped shape communities through engineering excellence. What began in 1919 with a single practitioner in Baraboo, Wisconsin, has grown into a robust firm of over 500 employee owners across the U.S. Our purpose is simple: to make communities stronger, safer, and more sustainable. We believe in the power of relationships, trust, and doing the right thing—and we take pride in seeing our work come to life.

• Employee Ownership = True Investment
  : MSA is 100% employee‑owned, so you build your legacy and share in the firm’s success.
• Culture of Mentorship and Collaboration
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  Work alongside a talented, cross‑disciplinary team that values mentorship, professional development, and team success.
• Flex time and remote options
  : A flex time program and hybrid or remote work where possible to support productivity and well‑being.

• Conduct field observations of project sites during the pre‑, active‑ and post‑construction phases.
• Perform construction administration and construction services.
• Assist the engineering team in bid evaluation, plan distribution, pre‑construction meetings, shop drawing review, pay request review, change orders, punch lists, and other construction‑administration matters.
• Work on all levels of production with an emphasis on field work and data reduction/delivery and drafting.
• Perform calculations as related to assigned tasks.
• Develop entry‑level knowledge of pertinent codes, specifications, and their applications.
• Collect necessary topographic or survey‑related field data for infrastructure and building projects.
• Perform entry‑level construction layout staking services and/or survey layout services.
• Performs drafting assignments using MSA’s computer‑aided design software or manual skills to translate concepts into engineering drawings.

This role will primarily be in the field at the project site, with travel to other sites. Some overnight travel may be required.

The selected candidate must be authorized to work for any employer in the U.S. without requiring visa sponsorship now or in the future; we are unable to provide or take over sponsorship of an employment visa for this role.

• Entry‑level knowledge in construction‑related services such as measuring bid items, plan reading, and field data collection and layout.
• Ability to work on multiple projects within the same timeframe.
• Ability to work independently or in a team environment as needed.
• Entry‑level understanding of the technician practice, infrastructure, and the survey/design process.
• Entry‑level understanding of Microsoft Office products.
• Entry‑level understanding of relevant computer‑aided design software.
• Accurate and timely completion of project work.
• Ability to communicate effectively with the project team.
• Interpersonal skills for facilitating relationships with colleagues.
• Entry‑level knowledge of safety principles.

The wage for this position ranges from $21 to $34 per hour, commensurate with experience. Higher compensation within this range will be paid to candidates with significant experience and exceptional qualifications.

• Medical, dental, and vision coverage for you and your family.
• Paid Time Off:
  Minimum of 17 days in the first year for full‑time employees.
• Paid Holidays: 8 holidays per year.
• Paid Parental Leave: 2 weeks for both parents, with additional time for birth parents under MSA’s Short Term Paid Leave.
• Supplemental Insurance: 100% paid life, long‑term disability, and short‑term disability insurance.
• Employee Stock Ownership Plan (ESOP): 100% employee‑owned, with stock provided at no cost.
• 401(k) Retirement Savings Plan:
  Generous employer match, immediately 100% vested.
• Short Term Incentive (STIP) bonus.

MSA is an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer that is committed to diversity and inclusion…