Engineering Technician II Civil

MSA Professional Services • St Paul, MN, US • 25m ago

Overview

Engineering Technician II Civil

Location(s): St. Paul, MNType: 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.

Come join the ownership team here!

Employee Testimonial:

"As an employee-owned company (100% ESOP), working at MSA is not just a job. We're genuine co-owners, and this ESOP setup promotes a culture of collaboration and engagement throughout MSA because we all have a direct financial interest as owners." -Project Engineer - Transportation, Cedar Rapids Office

Responsibilities

Role Responsibilities

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.

Qualifications

What you bring

Skills & Knowledge / Education & Experience:

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

Why MSA

100% employee‑owned firm with 100+ years of community impact
Collaborative culture with in-house experts for all disciplines across the firm
Flexible work‑life integration
Ongoing learning and professional growth opportunities for all positions
Commitment to fostering a work environment where employees have a strong sense of inclusion and belonging
Included on the "ENR Top 500 Design Firms" for over 27 straight years

Pay & Benefits*

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.

If you are unable to submit your application because of incompatible assistive technology or a disability, please contact us at [email protected]

Equal Employment Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer

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