Civil Engineering Technician

Finding the right fit

We’re seeking a hard worker and a dynamic team player, and we’ll reward the right candidate for their efforts. As an employee-owned company, our people are our central asset, and we’re dedicated to making sure our professionals have every chance to thrive. We bring together a supportive environment, competitive compensation, and a commitment to training. Keep reading if you like what you hear. 

Join Ayres – a USA TODAY Top Workplace recognized in both 2025 and 2026 – where people-first leadership, collaboration, and professional growth create an environment where great teams do their best work.

On any given day, you’ll: 

• Work on a wide variety of projects including sanitary sewers, streets, drainage and storm sewers, wastewater and water facilities, site grading and restoration.
• Collaborate with a design team to discuss project objectives, challenges, and identify design strategies to provide our clients with smart, creative solutions. Work with a design team or independently for design, drafting, and plan preparation. 
• Maintain project quality and efficiency while staying current on the latest CAD trends. Collaborate with other company CAD users to maintain plan standards.
• Perform construction observation of municipal infrastructure projects. Prepare reports, review design standards and code requirements, and conduct field investigation of design problems.
• Perform quantity measurements and computations, record keeping, contractor pay estimate preparation and review of contractor progress; materials testing; field staking and general inspection for municipal road and utility projects.
• Interpret construction drawings and specifications and take appropriate action to ensure the project is constructed in conformance with the requirements of the project construction contract.
• Maintain client relations while in the field.

Required qualifications: 

• Associate or bachelor's degree in construction management, civil engineering technology or equivalent. 
  Previous municipal infrastructure construction observation experience, including sanitary sewer, storm sewer, water main, and roadway construction experience would be beneficial.
• Ability to work as part of a team and independently.
• Ability to walk over uneven terrain and lift up to 50 lbs.
• Valid driver’s license and good driving record required.

Desired skills and experiences: 

• Experience in excel and word.
• Experience working in AutoCAD and Civil3D.
• Staking/survey experience.
• Strong written/verbal communications skills and the ability to operate independently.

Benefits of being part of the Ayres team: 

• Health, dental, and vision Insurance.
• Short and long-term disability and life insurance.
• Employee stock ownership plan (ESOP) and 401K with company match.
• PTO, paid holidays including two floating holidays, and a flexible work schedule.
• Professional development opportunities.

Please note, benefits vary depending on job status. To learn more about our great benefits, visit our website at https://www.ayresassociates.com/careers/the-ayres-advantage/

Affirmative Action/Equal Opportunity Employer