Traffic & Public Works Engineering Technician

Louisville Metro Government; Louisville (KY); On-site; USD 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

Louisville Metro Government is seeking an engineering technician 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 position provides engineering technical support in the design and construction of public works projects.

This role operates under general supervision, with opportunities to develop work methods and sequences, review plans, and collaborate with engineers

Qualifications

• 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.

Responsibilities

• 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.

Education

Associate's Degree in Construction Technology, Engineering Technology, Drafting and Design Technology, Business or Public Administration or related discipline

Job description

Louisville Metro Government is seeking an engineering technician 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 position provides engineering technical support in the design and construction of public works projects.

This role operates under general supervision, with opportunities to develop work methods and sequences, review plans, and collaborate with engineers