City and County of San Francisco

Engineering Associate I (#5364)

$40.98-$49.83 Hourly / $7,102.00-$8,636.00 Monthly / $85,228.00-$103,636.00 Yearly


Definition

Under general supervision, the Engineering Associate I performs difficult technical engineering work in the preparation of civil (including structural and/or transportation), or electrical, or mechanical engineering drawings and other graphic material using computer-aided software products such as AutoCAD, Map 3D, Civil 3D and/or Revit,  and working accurately and in compliance with drafting standards.

Distinguishing Features

The Engineering Associate I is distinguished from 5362 Engineering Assistant by its higher level of responsibility for overseeing/supervising work of others and design functions.  It is distinguished from the 5366 Engineering Associate II by the latter's responsibility for full supervision. Additionally some 5366 positions may include responsibility for computer-aided drafting management.  There are three distinct specialty areas/ disciplines in this classification: Civil, Electrical and Mechanical.

Supervision Exercised

May supervise the work of others.

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.  Depending on the specialty area/discipline, prepares civil (including structural and/or transportation), or electrical, or mechanical engineering drawings and other graphic material using AutoCAD, Map 3D, Civil 3D and/or Revit,  in compliance with civil engineering drafting standards.
2.   Checks and may evaluate the technical engineering work of other staff.
3.   Conducts engineering investigations and collects and calculates field/departmental data the preparation of designs and drawings.
4.   Makes preliminary checks and reviews engineering documents and drawings for accuracy, engineering sufficiency, and conformance to specifications and standards.
5.   Assist in the preparation of cost and quantity estimates for engineering projects, project specifications and written reports, and site investigations.
6.   Processes and/or reviews submittals from contractors, utilities and others.
7.   Indexes, reproduces and maintains engineering documents stored in databases or spreadsheets in hard copy form.
8.   Applies mathematical and other engineering computations as required in the course of performing work.
9.   Operates and replaces media (i.e. printer cartridges, plotter paper rolls and printer paper) on equipment used in the course of performing work.
10. Responds orally and in written form to inquiries, complaints, and requests for information from the general public, contractors, and other agencies.
11. Plans, assigns, schedules, oversees, checks and evaluates the work of subordinate employees.
12. Prepares written reports, minutes, correspondence, field reports and specifications in the course of performing work.
13. Assists in performing field and equipment inspections.
14. Performs design work using engineering knowledge and appropriate software programs.
15. Explains and enforces drafting procedures and standards.  Contributes to the development of computer-aided drafting and design (CADD) standards.
16. May drive a vehicle to and from work sites.
17. Performs related duties as required.

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities

Knowledge of:  drafting including techniques, standards, nomenclature and symbols relevant to each specialty area/ discipline and used in the preparation of engineering drawings and other graphic material.

Ability to:  perform  computer-aided drafting using AutoCAD, Map 3D, Civil 3D and/or Revit, in the preparation of drawings; use mathematical functions to solve drafting, design, construction, maintenance and other problems; write reports, memos, correspondence, and complete forms; communicate orally with the general public, other city personnel, and contractors in a clear and understandable manner; process and/or review submittals from contractors, utilities, and others; supervise, schedule, assign and check the work of subordinate personnel; and use computer design tools (such as third party software).

Experience and Training

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.

1.  Four years of verified civil (including structural and/or transportation), or electrical, or mechanical technical engineering drafting experience using computer-aided software products, such as AutoCAD, Map 3D, Civil 3D and Revit,  to prepare engineering drawings and other engineering graphic material, at least two years of which must have been in a position with duties comparable to those of Class 5362 Engineering Assistant.  This experience must have been obtained within the last seven years.

2.  Possession of a valid California driver license.

Substitution: Candidates may substitute possession of a Certificate of Completion in drafting or computer-aided drafting from an accredited college or technical/vocational school for six months of the required four years of experience.

 

Notes

Amended and Retitled:  12/18/72; 03/18/2008

Amended:  11/10/00; 1/13/05, 03/17/14

Reason for Amendment:
To consolidate classes 5346 Mechanical Engineering Associate I, 5354 Electrical Engineering Associate I, and 5364 Civil Engineering Associate I.

Disaster Service Workers

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.

CLASS: 5364; EST: 1/1/1900; REV: 6/2/2014;