Engineering Aide

The City of Mason City is seeking a full-time Engineering Aide to support a variety of public works projects that serve our community. This entry-level position works alongside experienced staff on projects involving streets, water, and sewer systems, while gaining hands-on experience in civil engineering methods, fieldwork, and project support.

Duties & Responsibilities:

• Serves on a survey crew performing survey tasks to obtain sight readings utilizing equipment including a transit, GPS, and robotic total station instrument.
• Performs construction staking for sidewalk and other construction.
• Performs construction observations for construction projects including sanitary sewer, storm sewer and septic tank services.  Assists in inspection of assigned engineering projects.  Maintains appropriate records as needed.
• Researches records, maps and other data for assigned engineering projects and zoning district designations or special property assessments.
• Assists in the maintenance of engineering, GIS and infrastructure records.  Prepares reports and other data as directed.
• Primary locater of City sanitary sewer and storm sewer mains for requests through the Iowa One-Call system.
• Inspects sidewalks for compliance with local code and ADA.  Marks out-of-compliance panels and issues repair notices.  Coordinates repair work with the contractor, property owner and department staff.
• Assists in reviews of applications for utility permits, sidewalk permits, street use permits, franchise utility permits, etc.
• Performs a variety of office related functions, including correspondence, maps, presentation materials, brochures, reducing field notes, copying and printing materials, answering phones and responding to inquiries from contractors, developers, property owners, staff, and the general public.
• Draws designs using Autodesk Civil 3D and AutoCAD software.
• Collects field data, including data collection via the use of a GPS data collector and total station.
• Updates pedestrian ramp inventory on the GIS system.

Minimum Qualifications:

• Graduation from high school or GED from an accredited institution of higher learning. 
• Three (3) years of relevant experience in a closely related field.
• Graduation from an accredited college with an Associate of Applied Science degree in a related Engineering field is desired.
• Equivalent education and experience.  
• Proficiency in computer software.

Special Requirements:
 

• Valid driver’s license or ability to obtain one prior to hire. 
• This is a Civil Service position and following receipt of an application candidates will be notified of the next steps in the hiring process.

Apply online at www.masoncity.net by 4:30pm, April 15, 2026Equal Opportunity Employer