Engineering Associate I - Infrastructure – San Francisco Public Utilities Commission (5364) - 161572

Engineering Associate I

Under general supervision, the Engineering Associate I performs difficult technical engineering work in the preparation of Civil/Pipeline engineering drawings and other graphical output using Computer-aided Design (CAD) such as AutoCAD Civil 3D and working accurately and in compliance with CAD standards, policies, and procedures.

Essential Functions:

• Prepares civil (including structural and/or transportation), or electrical, or mechanical engineering drawings and other graphic material using computer-aided design and drafting software products in compliance with City agencies standards, policies and procedures.
• Researches and reviews record drawings to obtain as-built information and conducts engineering investigations; collects and calculates field/departmental data in the preparation of designs and drawings.
• Checks and reviews engineering documents and drafting work of other staff for accuracy, engineering sufficiency, and conformance to specifications and standards.
• Updates and maintains engineering documents and drawing records.
• Conducts site investigations with engineers of existing facilities to determine and verify site layout.
• Identifies, develops, and enforces CAD and/or BIM drafting procedures and standards.
• Reviews drawing submittals from utility agencies or other City departments and utilizes the information submitted in the preparation of construction drawings.
• Coordinates with drafters from other disciplines to maintain project drafting consistency.
• Updates Geographic Information System or drawing milestone database at various stages of a project.
• Incorporates data from topographical surveys to prepare drawings.

Nature of the work: The current job requirement is four days per week in the office at 525 Golden Gate Avenue, San Francisco, CA 94102.

Minimum Qualifications:

Experience: Four (4) years of verified civil (including structural /or transportation), or electrical, or mechanical technical engineering drafting experience using CAD or BIM systems to prepare engineering drawings and other engineering graphic material, at least two (2) years of which must have been in a position with duties comparable to those of Class 5362 Engineering Assistant.

License and Certification: Possession of a valid California driver license. Substitution: Additional education with major coursework in Computer Aided Design and Drafting from an accredited college or university may be substituted for the required experience on a year-for-year basis (up to a maximum of two (2) years). Thirty (30) semester units or forty-five (45) quarter units equal one (1) year; OR Possession of a current and valid Autodesk Certified Professional & Expert certificate may be substituted for the two (2) of the four (4) years of verified technical engineering drafting experience above.

Applicants must meet the minimum qualification requirement by the final filing date unless otherwise noted. Verification of Education and Experience: Applicants may be required to submit verification of qualifying education and experience at any point during the recruitment and selection process.

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