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MSA Professional Services, Inc.

Building Inspector II

Baraboo, WI · On-site

$26 - $43/hr

  • Medical

  • Dental

  • Vision

  • Retirement

  • PTO

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As of Aug 19, 2026, the average yearly pay for think tanks in Wisconsin is $126,000.00, according to ZipRecruiter salary data. Most workers in this role earn between $99,900.00 and $152,900.00 per year, depending on experience, location, and employer.

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A think tank job involves research, analysis, and policy development on various political, social, economic, or scientific issues. Professionals in think tanks conduct studies, draft reports, and provide recommendations to governments, organizations, or the public. Roles can range from researchers and analysts to policy advisors and communications specialists. Think tanks may be independent, affiliated with governments, or associated with academic institutions. The goal is to influence policy decisions through evidence-based research and expert insights.

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Professionals in think tanks spend much of their day conducting in-depth research, analyzing data, and preparing reports or policy briefs on specific issues. They often engage in meetings with colleagues, attend seminars or conferences, and collaborate with external experts to inform their work. Regular activities also include presenting findings to key stakeholders, writing for academic and public audiences, and participating in discussions that shape organizational projects. This dynamic environment requires adaptability and a proactive approach to tackling pressing societal challenges.

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To thrive in a think tank role, professionals typically need advanced research skills, strong analytical abilities, and educational credentials in fields such as public policy, economics, or international relations. Familiarity with data analysis software, research databases, and sometimes specialized modeling tools is often important, along with publication experience. Excellent communication, collaboration, and critical thinking skills set individuals apart, enabling them to convey complex ideas clearly and interact with diverse stakeholders. These competencies are essential to producing high-impact research, informing policy decisions, and building a strong reputation within the think tank sector.

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Infographic showing various Think Tanks job openings in Wisconsin as of August 2026, with employment types broken down into 92% Full Time, and 8% Part Time. Highlights an 100% In-person job distribution, with an average salary of $126,000 per year, or $60.6 per hour.

Engineering Technician Civil

MSA Professional Services, Inc.

Milwaukee, WI • On-site

$24 - $39/hr

Full-time

Medical, Dental, Vision, Retirement, PTO

Re-posted 13 days ago

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9.9

Company rating: 9.9 out of 10

Based on 5 frontline employees who took The Breakroom Quiz

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Job description

Overview
MSA has an opportunity for an Engineering Technician Civil at our Milwaukee, WI office location. The Engineering Technician position supports engineers and designers by performing project tasks such as CAD drafting, plan set development, detailing, code reviews, submittal review, construction services, site observations, survey and staking, and other field work as necessary. This role is primarily comprised of field work for localized construction projects.
This position is in our Public Works Service Line, with a wide variety of project types such as utilities, sanitary/sewer, roads, wastewater, and more.
Who we are & how we help
What does it mean to serve communities for over 100 years? It means doing the type of work that helps people raise a family, grow a business, engage with their neighbors, and enjoy a variety of unique, enduring spaces that form the fabric of "home."
MSA's roots reach back to 1919. What began with an entrepreneurial solo practitioner in Baraboo, Wisconsin, has grown into a robust and thriving company of over 400 employee owners conducting work across the country. As a 100% employee-owned firm, when we say we "own" our work, we mean it. We stand behind the quality of our designs, the integrity of our people, and the generations of client relationships we've formed based on trust, firm handshakes, and the belief that together - we can accomplish anything.
Core Values
Commitment to DEIB
MSA seeks to provide a workplace where everyone can feel secure in bringing their authentic selves to work, where opportunities to learn and succeed are afforded to all, and in which diversity of perspective leads to an innovative and successful employee-owned firm.
Responsibilities
The work you may do
  • Construction inspection on a variety of municipal projects
  • Quantity verification and Contractor communication
  • Reviewing and understanding design plans
  • Computations, reduction of field notes, filing and retrieving prints, and running prints
  • Construction Staking
  • Wastewater, street, sewer, and water utility design in Civil 3D
  • Completing redline revisions to plans

Qualifications
What you bring
Skills & Knowledge / Education & Experience:
  • High school diploma required
  • Associate degree in Civil Engineering Technology or related degree preferred
  • 1 or more years of related experience preferred
  • A valid driver's license is required
  • Prior experience with Civil 3D preferred
  • This position requires you to have authorization to work in the United States for any employer. We will not provide sponsorship for this position.

The compensation for this position ranges from $24 to $39 per hour, commensurate with experience. Higher compensation within this range will be paid to candidates with significant experience and exceptional qualifications.
Benefits
Why MSA? We're glad you asked!
  • Better Together - A collaborative work environment that promotes open doors, new ideas and honest opinions.
  • Multi-disciplinary Opportunities - As multi-talented people in a multi-disciplinary firm, we encourage everyone to follow their interests, seek new experiences and apply their skills where they feel most impactful.
  • We've Got Your Back - Support when you need it, independence when you don't. We're 400+ team members strong, operating as one cohesive MSA.
  • Passion & Purpose - We're passionate about what we do and proud of it! Join us to share inspirations, "geek out" and think big.
  • Pay & Perks - We offer competitive industry pay and a variety of perks - just a few of the things that make us uniquely MSA.
  • Communities of Practice - Our CoPs are our company think tanks and idea generators, the perfect means to regularly share, collaborate and learn together.
  • Work-Life Integration - Life doesn't stop when the work day begins. MSA supports our employees as professionals, parents, citizens and friends - with the understanding and flexibility to meet your obligations and balance your time.
  • Commitment to Learning - We support the professional aspirations of our employees with ongoing training options, tuition reimbursement opportunities, and the technology to keep us connected, creative and competitive.
  • Community Engagement - We give back to the communities in which we live, work and play. MSA employee owners are volunteers, educators, STEM outreach participants and event attendees, supported by dedicated corporate sponsorship and donations initiatives.

There's more! Eligible employees will also enjoy the following benefits:
  • Quality Insurance Options - Medical, dental and vision coverage for you, your spouse or domestic partner and eligible dependents
  • Paid Time Off - All full-time employees will receive, at minimum, 17 days (that's 3+ weeks!) of paid time off in the first year alone.
  • Paid Holidays - MSA offers time off pay for 8 holidays in every calendar year.
  • Paid Parental Leave - Both parents will receive 2 weeks of paid time off and birth parents are eligible for additional paid time off under MSA's Short Term Paid Leave. The paid 2 weeks of time also applies to adoption and foster care placement.
  • Supplemental Insurance - MSA pays 100% for all employees to have life insurance, long-term disability insurance and short-term disability insurance.
  • Employee Stock Ownership Plan (ESOP) - MSA is an ESOP S-Corporation, which means that our company is 100% owned by us! Through the ESOP, eligible employees receive MSA stock in the form of company shares as a percentage of compensation, at no cost to the employee.
  • 401k Retirement Savings Plan - Employees can also choose to participate in a 401k plan, with a generous employer match that is immediately 100% vested.
  • Short Term Incentive (STIP) - This program rewards employees who meet performance goals with a one-time annual STIP payment as a percentage of their eligible compensation - recognition of individual accomplishments and achieving organizational goals. STIP payments are awarded if MSA reaches its corporate financial plan for the year.

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 hr@msa-ps.com
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