Northern Kentucky Water District (NKWD)

Engineering Technician

LocationErlanger, KY
Salary$56,160-$70,720

About This Job


Engineering Technician


DEPARTMENT: Engineering

SCHEDULE: Monday-Friday, 7:30 am 4:00 pm (some flexibility with hours)


REPORTS TO: Engineering Supervisor


Position Summary:

The Engineer Technician coordinates and advises on design projects to ensure quality in a manner that reflects the standards of the District. This position also conducts plan review, updates standard specifications, performs flow tests and prepares projects for the procurement process. Additionally, this position assists in the regulatory compliance and efficient operations of the District.


Essential Functions:

Reasonable accommodation may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions of this position.

Manages projects pertaining to main replacement, treatment plants, tanks, and pumping stations and other capital improvements which involves collaborating with various District departments on design considerations, communicating design comments to the consulting engineer, reviewing the design to assure compliance with current standards and regulations, assembling information required for permits and special funding sources, developing project specifications, publicly bidding the project, executing the contract documents, administering preconstruction meetings, conducting site inspections or assisting the inspection group as issues are encountered during construction
Contributes to the construction administration and inspection of projects
Assist with residential and commercial plan review and processes
Analyze and reports on unmetered water, flow test and pressure recorders for fire hydrant.
Assists with local public entities regarding upcoming construction projects
Assists with bid specifications for goods and services, Request for Qualifications (RFQ’s) and Request for Proposal’s (RFP’s)
Oversees the installation of new residential and commercial water services which includes locating the water main, inspecting work performed by the water service contractor, handling contractor pay requests, assuring that the correct documentation and paperwork is recorded
Reviews subdivision plans and coordinates with developers
Reviews meter pit plans and inspects construction of pits to ensure compliance with District standards
Performs flow tests as necessary for internal and external use
Tracks house densities in unserved areas of the system and assists in developing Sub-District projects (water main extension projects) based on density and the available budget
Maintains the Water Management Planning Council Report for the Area Development District
Acquires necessary easements for construction projects
Manages permitting process for State Highway and other entities
May need to assist and/or apply for, monitor, and coordinate reimbursement for KIA and other funding
Ensures compliance of company policies, including but not limited to safety concerns and incident reporting
This description describes only the core areas of responsibilities; specific position assignments will vary depending on the needs of the department


Required Education and Experience:

High School/GED
Associate’s degree or equivalent education and experienced preferred
Construction and project management experience preferred


Licensing/Certifications:


Valid Driver’s License


Additional Skills:

Ability to learn intimate details of the water system to understand how various components interact with each other
Experience working with Microsoft Office programs
Organizational, writing, math, and people skills


Work Environment and Physical Demands:

This job primarily operates in a climate-controlled environment. May spend some time in the field to monitor ongoing projects, conduct flow tests, or install pressure recorders which could involve physical or manual labor to turn valves or operate fire hydrants. Works with equipment such as computer, copy machine, fax, phones, hydrant wrench, valve key, hydrant diffuser, pressure gauges/recorders. The position requires auditory and visual skills; and the ability to follow written and oral instructions and procedures. There is no regular travel expected for this position.


Other Duties:

Please note this job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of the employee for this job. Duties, responsibilities and activities may change at any time with or without notice.


Featured Benefits:

Paid Time Off Paid Sick Time 10 Paid Holidays (includes birthday) Medical Insurance

Dental Insurance Vision Insurance Pension program through Kentucky Public Pension Authority Short- and Long-Term Disability Basic Life and AD&D Insurance Employee Assistance Program Wellness Program Flexible Work Schedule Hybrid Work Options (some positions) Tuition Reimbursement

The Northern Kentucky Water District employs qualified persons in all jobs in a manner which will ensure equal employment opportunity, as well as administer personnel actions in a manner as to not discriminate against any person on the basis of race, religion, national origin, age, sexual orientation or disability.

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