Career Opportunity

Associate Engineer - IDC/BOE/Structural - SF Public Works (5207)

Recruitment: RTF0119100-01128038

Published: December 21, 2022

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About:

San Francisco Public Works has a far-reaching portfolio with a $352 million annual operating budget, an active capital portfolio that exceeds $3 billion and a workforce of 1,600-plus employees. The department operates around the clock, touching every neighborhood in San Francisco. The staff designs and manages construction of civic buildings and streets; cleans and greens the right of way; maintains civic buildings; manages multi-million-dollar bond programs; trains people for jobs; keeps the right of way free of hazards; paves the roads; repairs bridges and public stairways; expands accessibility; and works at the forefront addressing some of San Francisco’s biggest challenges, including homelessness. With a mission to enhance the quality of life in San Francisco for residents, visitors and business owners, Public Works is committed to providing outstanding public service through an equity lens.

The department is divided into four divisions – operations; building design and construction; infrastructure design and construction; and finance and administration. The Director’s Office provides external and internal communications, policy direction, government relations and emergency management. The Public Works director reports to San Francisco’s City Administrator and the Mayor.

Engineering

This position provides mechanical, electrical, structural and hydraulic engineering services. The group designs streetscapes, manages roadway paving and construction, curb ramps, sewer pipe installations, retaining walls, stairways, building systems and more. The team also coordinates disability access and regulatory affairs.

Role description

Under general direction, the Associate Engineer performs professional civil/structural engineering work in the field and office; supervises the work of related staff engaged in engineering work; and may act as the project engineer on engineering projects.  The essential functions of the Associate Engineer includes: developing project work scope and fee proposals; establishing and monitoring design budgets and schedules; preparing structural calculations, technical specifications, construction estimates, contract drawings, and technical engineering reports and other documentation; developing analytical structural models; reviewing shop drawing submittals and responding to requests for information; conducting field investigations and surveys; training and mentoring staff; conducting meetings and making presentations; and performing other related duties as required.  

The Associate Engineer will be the structural engineering lead responsible for a variety of engineering projects, including design of new buildings and alterations of existing buildings, design and repair of roadway structures (bridges, stairways, retaining walls, tunnels, etc.), and design and repair of miscellaneous structures such as vaults, tanks, piers, wharves, etc.  The work requires interpretation of regulations, laws, policies, procedures, guidelines and standards, and utilizing them in preparation of technical documents.  Associate engineers may direct activities of other engineers and drafters.  He/she will also be part of investigation teams responding to earthquakes, landslides, and other structural emergencies.

Position Duties 

•    Prepares structural calculations, technical specifications, construction estimates;
•    Prepares contract drawings;
•    Develops mathematical structural models using ETABS, SAP2000, and other software;
•    Provides support during construction, including reviewing submittals and RFIs;
•    Conducts field investigations;
•    Prepares memoranda, letters, and field reports;
•    May drive a city vehicle to and from job sites; and
•    Other related job duties as required.

How to qualify

1. Three (3) years verifiable professional engineering (civil, mechanical, electrical, chemical, environmental, sanitary, or transportation (traffic)) work experience, which includes two (2) years experience equivalent to or higher than a 5204 Assistant Civil Engineer, 5222 Assistant Water Purification Engineer, 5228 Assistant Transportation Engineer, 5236 Assistant Electrical Engineer, or 5252 Assistant Mechanical Engineer; AND

2. Possession of a Certificate of Registration as a Professional Engineer in the State of California in one of the following disciplines: civil, mechanical, electrical, chemical (environmental, sanitary) or traffic (transportation).

Substitutions:

a. A Master's Degree in Chemical, Sanitary, Transportation (Traffic), or Environmental Engineering disciplines only or a Grade Four Certificate in Water/Wastewater Treatment Operation (CA) may substitute for one year work experience in the chemical, environmental or transportation specialties.

b. A Ph.D. in Chemical, Sanitary, Transportation (Traffic), or Environmental Engineering disciplines only may substitute for two years work experience in the chemical, environmental or transportation specialties.

c. There is no substitution for the required two years work experience equivalent to an Assistant Engineer or higher.

d. Some positions may require additional special engineering licensing and/or work experience in areas such as Construction Management, Structural, Corrosion, Fire Protection, Geo-technical, Environmental, Control Systems or Industrial Engineering.

e. City and County of San Francisco employees having six (6) months experience as a 5203 Assistant Engineer or higher will be admitted to the exam process. Successful candidates will be placed under waiver on the resulting eligible list until the two-year requirement is met in full.

Desirable Qualifications

Possession of a valid CA driver's license 

Post-graduate degree in Structural Engineering

Registered Structural Engineer in the State of California 

Knowledge of CBC, SFBC, ASCE 7, ASCE 41, ACI 318, AISC

Knowledge of ETABS, SAP2000, SAFE, RAM Steel, Enercalc

Knowledge of AutoCAD, Revit

What else should I know?

Salary: $132,470-$161,018 annually

How To Apply: Please submit an online application as soon by filing deadline on Thursday, December 15th, 2022 to be considered for this opportunity.

Appointment Type: Permanent-Exempt. The San Francisco Public Works Department has an opening for an exempt appointment in San Francisco. The position is excluded by the Charter from competitive civil service examination process. The successful candidate shall serve at the discretion of the appointing officer. This position has an anticipated duration of up to three (3) years.

If you have any comments or questions regarding this recruitment, please contact the analyst, Diana Shek, by telephone at 628-271-3223 or by email at diana.shek@sfgov.org.

All your information will be kept confidential according to EEO guidelines.

CONDITION OF EMPLOYMENT:  All City and County of San Francisco employees are required to be fully vaccinated against COVID-19 as a condition of employment. Someone is fully vaccinated when 14 days have passed since they received the final dose of a two-shot vaccine or a dose of a one-shot vaccine. Any new hire must present proof of full vaccination status to be appointed. Any new hire who will be routinely assigned or occasionally enter High-Risk Settings, must provide proof of having received a COVID-19 booster vaccine by March 1, 2022, or once eligible.

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