Job Details

Overview

Under general direction, the Associate Engineer performs professional engineering work in the field and office and supervises the work of junior and assistant engineers, technicians, inspectors, surveyors and other related personnel engaged in engineering projects.

Responsibilities

• Prepare engineering designs, drawings and specifications.
• Prepare cost and quantity estimates for labor, materials and equipment for construction, contractors, suppliers, installation, repair, restoration and maintenance.
• Provide engineering support to operations staff.
• Review existing conditions and conduct studies by identifying, obtaining and analyzing samples and data.
• Analyze and resolve problems to ensure compliance with regulatory and performance standards and specifications.
• Supervise the preparation of detailed engineering drawings, specifications and calculations.
• Assign and review the work of subordinate staff and consultants; determine resources necessary to complete assigned work.
• Review plans, permit applications and specifications developed by staff, consultants and contractors; verify quantities, dimensions, safety requirements and quality of work for engineering projects.
• Prepare and supervise the preparation of a wide variety of technical engineering reports and other documentation.
• Interview, select, train, monitor, evaluate and counsel staff.
• Prepare a variety of bid documents, review and analyze bids, and conduct meetings and presentations.
• Perform other related duties as required.

Qualifications

1. Three (3) years of verifiable professional engineering experience, of which two (2) years are equivalent to City & County of San Francisco Class 5203 Assistant Engineer or higher.

AND

2. Possession of a current Certificate of Registration as a Professional Engineer in the State of California in Electrical Engineering.

Substitutions

1. Candidates licensed in other states who otherwise meet the minimum requirements but do not possess the required California license may file for this examination and will be placed under waiver on the resulting eligible list until the required California license is presented.
2. There is no substitution for the required two years of work experience equivalent to a 5203 Assistant Engineer or higher.
3. As a new recruitment for this classification will open shortly after the eligible list is adopted, there is no general waiver available for City and County of San Francisco employees who have six (6) months experience as a 5203 Assistant Engineer but less than the required experience to be admitted to the exam process.

License or Certificate

Some positions may require a valid driver license.

Working Conditions

Some positions may require lifting up to 50 pounds; climbing ladders; working in high places and confined spaces; exposure to various weather conditions and outdoors; bending, sitting, and walking for extended periods and over uneven surfaces. Positions may require schedules that include weekends, holidays, part time, nights, and/or overtime.

Verification

Applicants may be required to submit verification of qualifying education and experience at any point in the application, examination and/or departmental selection process. Note: Falsifying education, training, or work experience or attempting deception may result in disqualification. For more information on verification, visit Hiring Process and How to Verify Education and Experience.

All work experience, education, training and other information substantiating meeting the minimum qualifications must be included on the application by the filing deadline. Information submitted after the deadline will not be considered. Resumes will not be accepted in lieu of a City and County of San Francisco application.

Selection Procedures

After application submission, qualified candidates must complete all subsequent steps to advance in this process, including the Minimum Qualification Supplemental Questionnaire with Training and Experience Evaluation and the official application. The questionnaire evaluates the applicant's minimum qualifications and is used to determine ranking on the eligible list/score report.

Miscellaneous

Term and procedures related to the eligible list and its use may vary. This Citywide recruitment and its resulting eligible list score report may be used to fill positions in various City departments. For more information, see the Civil Service Commission rules and related links.

EEO Notice

The City and County of San Francisco encourages women, minorities and persons with disabilities to apply. Applicants will be considered regardless of sex, race, age, religion, color, national origin, ancestry, physical or mental disability, medical condition, HIV/AIDS status, genetic information, marital status, sexual orientation, gender identity, or other protected category under the law.

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