Whether you are joining our team for three years or twenty, you will have the opportunity to cultivate your career with us! Our employees are offered the opportunity to enhance their skill set by attending training courses, working on special projects, and becoming a member of one of our many City teams.
De Pere, consistently ranked as one of the best places to live in Wisconsin, is a safe, warm, and friendly community located right along the Fox River less than ten minutes from Green Bay and 25 minutes from Appleton and the Fox Valley. As an employer, the City of De Pere is a positive, team-oriented organization with a commitment to providing exceptional customer service to its community. The City of De Pere provides an engaging work environment focused on collaboration and team building. De Pere strives to attract, develop, and retain diverse talent by promoting a diversity of thought, valuing differing perspectives, and empowering employees to share their authentic viewpoints at all levels and functions within the City.
The City of De Pere is seeking two Engineer Technicians to become an integral part of our team. The Engineer Technician performs engineering work associated with drafting, surveying, design and construction inspection, and maintenance of public works projects and other activities. The City of De Pere may hire at either the Engineer Technician or Senior Engineer Technician level, depending on experience and qualifications.
2027 Wage: Depending on qualifications, plus an excellent benefits package.
Engineer Technician $32.86 – $39.43 per hour
Senior Engineer Technician $36.31 – $43.58 per hour
Qualifications:
Minimum Education: Associate’s degree from an accredited college or university in Civil Technology or related field.
Minimum Experience: Practical work experience as an intern or permanent employment as a Civil Engineering Technician. Practical work experience in construction operations and inspection. Senior Engineer Technicians will have four or more years of experience as a Civil Engineering Technician. Experience with GiS and CAD systems desirable.
A combination of education and experience may be considered.
Other Requirements: Valid unencumbered Wisconsin driver’s license and safe driving record.
Typical Work Schedule: The normal work schedule is Monday – Thursday, 6:30 a.m. – 4:00 p.m. and Friday, 6:30 a.m. – 10:30 a.m. plus additional hours as required to complete assignments. Technicians are required to work additional hours during the construction season. This varies depending on contractor schedules but weekly averages of 45 to 50 plus hours do occur. Technicians receive overtime pay over 40 hours per week. The City of De Pere recognizes the importance of its employees having a proper work-life balance and supports alternative work arrangements which include alternative work schedules, flexible scheduling, and remote work to help meet your lifestyle needs.
How to Apply: Apply online at www.deperewi.gov/jobs.
Application Deadline: Applications will be reviewed as they are received, and a formal review of all applications will start on approximately November 23, 2026. This announcement will remain posted, and we will continue to accept applications until the positions are filled.
The City is an Equal Opportunity Employer. In compliance with state and federal law, the City will provide reasonable accommodations to individuals with disabilities and encourages both prospective employees and incumbents to discuss potential accommodations with the employer. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. Employees needing reasonable accommodation should discuss the request with the employee’s supervisor or Human Resources.