Civil Process Engineering Tech

Salary: $31.94 - $37.26 Hourly
Location : WI, WI
Job Type: Full-Time
Job Number: 26-00508
Department: Highway
Opening Date: 04/06/2026
Closing Date: 4/20/2026 11:59 PM Central

POSITION SUMMARY
The Civil Processing Engineering Technician performs professional civil engineering technical support work relating to highway system planning, design, construction, and maintenance activities for county highways, bridges, culverts, and other appurtenances on the county road system. This position assists with other state and local road projects as requested and includes construction observation duties.

The position requires proficiency in drafting and design software, the ability to analyze sketches, notes, and engineering input to develop complex plans, and knowledge of transportation design standards.
QUALIFICATIONS

• Produce drawings and construction plans for general roadway design and drainage improvement projects using drafting and design software.
• Analyze sketches, notes, and engineer input to determine the optimal approach to complex drawings.
• Calculate quantities, dimensions, grades, and other computations related to design.
• Ensure compliance with drafting and plan standards for Eau Claire County; provide input to ongoing projects.
• Prepare conceptual layouts, cross-sections, profiles, cost estimates, special provisions, and scoping documents.
• Conduct construction observation for transportation projects, monitor project progress, and ensure adherence to contract requirements.
• Assist with operating survey tools for accurate field data collection, construction staking, and miscellaneous surveys.
• Assist with maintaining GIS data for Eau Claire County assets.
• Maintain highway databases, traffic count data, and departmental filing systems.
• Establish and maintain effective working relationships with internal and external partners; communicate with contractors, utility companies, and the public as necessary.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

TRAINING AND PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE QUALIFICATIONS

• Enrolled in or completed an Associate degree in Civil Engineering Technology, or equivalent experience. Candidates with a four-year civil engineering degree will also be considered.
• Proficient in drafting and design software.
• Valid driver's license with a good driving record.
• Appointment will be conditional upon successful completion of a criminal background check.
• Position will require a pre-employment physical exam.
• Position will be subject to pre-hire, random, and post-accident drug and alcohol testing during the course of employment.

Eau Claire County is not only a great place to work, but has many exciting benefits!

Paid Time Off (PTO): Accrual is based on years of service with the County, starting at 6.4 hours accruing each pay period (20.8 days per year), with the maximum accrual rate of 35.75 days per year.
*Manager PTO accrual available upon request*

Holidays: Eleven paid holidays: New Year's Day, Martin Luther King, Jr. Day, a Spring Holiday, Memorial Day, Independence Day, Labor Day, Thanksgiving Day, the Day after Thanksgiving, Christmas Eve Day, Christmas Day and New Year's Eve Day.

Retirement: The County provides a retirement account in Wisconsin Retirement System (WRS). Employees pay one-half of the actuarially required contributions.

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Eau Claire County provides leave under the Family Medical Leave Act:

AN IMPORTANT NOTE: This information gives only a brief summary of the plans in effect for regular, full-time Non-Represented employees of Eau Claire County and may not be all-inclusive. Eau Claire County's policies and County Code govern if there are differences between this information and the policies.
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Are you enrolled in or completed an Associate degree in Civil Engineering Technology, or equivalent experience? Candidates with a four-year civil engineering degree will also be considered.

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Are you proficient in drafting and design software?

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