5366-Engineering Associate II

Job description

CITY AND COUNTY OF SAN FRANCISCO

DEPARTMENT OF HUMAN RESOURCES

JOB CODE TITLE: ENGINEERING ASSOCIATE II

JOB CODE: 5366

DEFINITION

Under general direction, the Engineering Associate II performs advanced technical engineering drafting work in the preparation of civil (including structural and transportation), electrical, or mechanical, engineering drawings and other graphic material using computer aided software design and drafting products in compliance with City Agency�s drafting standards; leads the organization to set and update drafting standards and techniques; works with engineers and drafting personnel to enforce compliance with drafting standards to a high quality; and be the liaison between section and departments for drafting related software and hardware issues.

DISTINGUISHING FEATURES

The Engineering Associate II is the advanced level in the technical engineering drafting classification series. It is distinguished from the 5364 Engineering Associate I by the increased level of supervisory responsibility and complexity of duties. There are three distinct specialty areas/disciplines in this classification: Civil (including structural and transportation), Electrical, and Mechanical.

SUPERVISION EXERCISED

Supervises 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 and supervises the preparation of civil (including structural and transportation), mechanical or electrical engineering design drawings, 3D design models, and/or other graphical outputs using computer aided design and drafting software products in compliance with City agency�s standards, policies and procedures.

2. Performs and checks basic engineering calculations in connection with plans, drawings, and specifications.

3. Coordinates with utility companies and city departments to obtain site information and as-builts and reviews the drawing submittals in the preparation of construction drawings.

4. Prepares cost estimates and quantity lists for projects.

5. Plans, assigns, monitors, trains, and evaluates the drafting work of staff for accuracy, engineering sufficiency, and conformance to specifications and standards; includes completing performance evaluations.

6. Prepares site drawings from topographical surveys.

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

8. Updates and maintains engineering documents and drawing records.

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

10. Researches and reviews record drawings to obtain as-built information and conducts engineering investigations to collect, calculate, and verify engineering field data for the preparation of designs and drawings.

11. Work with the records and drawing standards team and identifies, develops, trains, and enforces CAD and/or BIM procedures and standards to staff.

12. Collaborates with drafters from other disciplines and agencies to maintain project drafting consistency and develop procedure and policy for CAD standards.

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND ABILITIES

Knowledge of: Engineering design and construction including but not limited to civil (including structural and transportation), mechanical, and electrical drafting methods and procedures; the latest design systems, technology and processes for technical drafting including the techniques, standards, nomenclature and symbols relevant to each engineering design discipline and/or specialty area used in the preparation of engineering drawings and other graphical output; advanced levels of at least one CAD or BIM design application in the preparation of de-sign models and drawings.

Ability or Skill to: Prepare design drawings using current design systems, software technology and processes such as AutoCAD Map 3D, Civil 3D, and/or Revit; use mathematical functions to solve drafting, design, construction, and other problems; communicate orally with the general public, other City personnel, and contractors in a clear and understandable manner; communicate effectively in writing including preparing reports and correspondence; transcribe and interpret survey and/or field notes; process and/or review 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); maintain and train organizational CAD standards; supervise and train technical engineering and entry level engineering staff by prioritizing, planning, assigning, and evaluating work; relate effectively with people.

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:

Six (6) years of verifiable civil (including structural or transportation), mechanical, or electrical technical engineering drafting experience using CAD or BIM systems to prepare engineering drawings and other engineering graphic material, including experience in engineering design, detailing, construction documentation, coordination and review , document controls, and field inspection of construction projects, of which at least two (2) years must have been in a position(s) with duties comparable to those of Class 5364 Engineering Associate I.

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 six (6) years of verified technical engineering drafting experience above.

Note: There is no substitution for the required two (2) years of work experience equivalent to a 5364 Civil Engineering Associate I.

SUPPLEMENTAL INFORMATION

PROMOTIVE LINES

From: 5364 Engineering Associate I

ORIGINATION DATE: 09/17/1973

AMENDED DATE: 11/29/1999; 03/30/04; 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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