5364-Engineering Associate I

Job description

CITY AND COUNTY OF SAN FRANCISCO

DEPARTMENT OF HUMAN RESOURCES

Title: 5364

Job Code: ENGINEERING ASSOCIATE I

DEFINITION

Under general supervision, the Engineering Associate I performs intermediate to advanced technical engineering and/or drafting work in the preparation of civil (including structural and transportation), electrical, or mechanical engineering drawings and other graphic material using computer-aided design and drafting software products and working accurately and in compliance with City agency�s drafting standards.

DISTINGUISHING FEATURES

The Engineering Associate I is the journey level in the technical engineering drafting classification series and is distinguished from 5362 Engineering Assistant by its higher level of responsibility for overseeing and/or supervising work of others and design functions. It is distinguished from the 5366 Engineering Associate II by the latter�s responsibility for full supervision. There are three distinct specialty areas and/or disciplines in this classification: Civil (including structural and transportation), Electrical, and Mechanical.

SUPERVISION EXERCISED

May supervise the work of technical staff.

EXAMPLES OF IMPORTANT AND ESSENTIAL DUTIES

According to Civil Service Commission Rule 109, the duties specified below are representative of the range of duties assigned to this job code/class and are not intended to be an inclusive list.

1. 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 agency�s standards, policies and procedures.

2. 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.

3. Checks and reviews engineering documents and drafting work of other staff for accuracy, engineering sufficiency, and conformance to specifications and standards.

4. Updates and maintains engineering documents and drawing records.

5. Conducts site investigations with engineers of existing facilities to determine and verify site layout.

6. Identifies, develops, and enforces CAD and/or BIM drafting procedures and standards.

7. Reviews drawing submittals from utility agencies or other City departments and utilizes the information submitted in the preparation of construction drawings.

8. Coordinate with drafters from other disciplines to maintain project drafting consistency.

9. Updates Geographic Information System or drawing milestone database at various stages of a project.

10. Incorporates data from topographical surveys to prepare drawings.

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND ABILITIES

Knowledge of: the current design systems, technology, and software processes for technical drafting including the techniques, standards, nomenclature and symbols relevant to each engineering specialty area and/or discipline and used in the preparation of engineering drawings and other graphical output.

Ability or Skill to: prepare designs using current trending design systems software technology and processes ; demonstrate intermediate to advanced knowledge of at least one CAD or BIM design application, such as AutoCAD Map 3D, Civil 3D, and/or Revit; use mathematical functions to solve drafting, design, construction, maintenance and other problems; complete forms; communicate orally and in writing with the general public, other city personnel, and contractors in a clear and understandable manner; transcribe and interpret survey field notes; process and/or review drawing submittals from contractors, utilities, and others; supervise, schedule, assign and check the work of technical personnel; and use computer design tools (such as third party software); and maintain organizational CAD standards.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

These minimum qualifications establish the education, training, experience, special skills and/or license(s) which are required for employment in the classification. Please note, additional qualifications (i.e., special conditions) may apply to a particular position and will be stated on the exam/job announcement.

Education:

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.

SUPPLEMENTAL INFORMATION

PROMOTIVE LINES

From: 5362 Engineering Assistant

To: 5366 Engineering Associate II

ORIGINATION DATE:

AMENDED DATE: 12/18/72; 11/10/00; 01/13/05; 03/18/08; 03/17/14; 02/27/24

REASON FOR AMENDMENT:

To accurately reflect the current tasks, knowledge, skills & abilities, and minimum qualifications.

BUSINESS UNIT(S):

COMMN SFMTA

Standard information

Disaster service work

All City and County of San Francisco employees are designated Disaster Service Workers through state and local law (California Government Code Section 3100-3109). Employment with the City requires the affirmation of a loyalty oath to this effect. Employees are required to complete all Disaster Service Worker-related training as assigned, and to return to work as ordered in the event of an emergency.

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