Engineering Technician

The primary focus of this position is to serve as the dedicated coordinator for the speed hump program, guiding projects from concept to implementation and helping enhance traffic safety throughout the community.

The purpose of this position is to provide engineering technical support in the design and construction of public works, roads, bridges, drainage, capital improvement and related projects.

This class works under general supervision, independently developing work methods and sequences.

The essential functions listed below are those that represent the majority of the time spent working in this class. Management may assign additional functions related to the type of work of the class as necessary.

• Compiles data, performs research and completes special projects.
• Reviews subdivision and site development plans and issues encroachment permits.
• Performs basic traffic engineering and erosion control studies, elevation work and field measurements, and computer-aided drafting and mapping assignments.
• Researches and analyzes survey reports, maps, drawings, blueprints, aerial photographs, and other topographic or geologic data to determine property and right-of-way boundaries.
• Performs preliminary analysis of land use, demographics and other information resources, and provides reports to senior staff.
• Revises traffic engineering street intersection drawings and street and alley closing maps.
• Calculates cost estimates and prepares construction specifications.
• Visits construction site to monitor surveying activities, installation layout, staking, and grading.
• Enters data into computer mapping system database and prints maps for engineering projects.
• Reviews road, utility easement, and right-of-way plans to determine accuracy and conformance to laws, regulations and engineering principles.
• Analyzes and computes engineering project costs on a preliminary design according to procedures, standards, specifications, plans and contract documents.
• Provides information to engineers, other government agencies and the public concerning the status of engineering projects and studies.
• Performs related work as assigned.

• Associate's Degree in Construction Technology, Engineering Technology, Drafting and Design Technology, Business or Public Administration or related discipline.
• Two (2) years of engineering technician, surveying, computer mapping or engineering plans and specifications review experience.
• EQUIVALENCY:
  An equivalent combination of education, training and experience may be substituted.

• Must provide one's own source of transportation.
• Must possess and maintain a valid state driver's license with an acceptable driving history.

Physical demands refer to the requirements for physical exertion and coordination of limb and body movement.

• Performs sedentary work that involves walking or standing some of the time and involves exerting up to 10 pounds of force on a regular and recurring basis or sustained keyboard operations.

Unavoidable hazards refer to the job conditions that may lead to injury or health hazards even though precautions have been taken.

• None.

Louisville Metro Government is an Equal Opportunity Employer. ADA requires the Louisville Metro Government to provide reasonable accommodations to qualified persons with disabilities. Prospective and current employees are encouraged to discuss ADA accommodations with management.

May be required to work nights, weekends, holidays and emergencies (man-made or natural) to meet the business needs of Louisville Metro…