Engineering Associate II Citywide 5366 U00034

Job Description 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. The essential duties of this position include, but are not limited to the following: 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. Performs and checks basic engineering calculations in connection with plans, drawings, and specifications. 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. Prepares cost estimates and quantity lists for projects. 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. Prepares site drawings from topographical surveys. Conducts site investigations with engineers of existing facilities to determine and verify site layout. Updates and maintains engineering documents and drawing records. Updates Geographic Information System database at various stages of a project. 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. Work with the records and drawing standards team and identifies, develops, trains, and enforces CAD and/or BIM procedures and standards to staff. Collaborates with drafters from other disciplines and agencies to maintain project drafting consistency and develop procedure and policy for CAD standards. Supervises technical staff. Related duties as assigned. Qualifications: If you are interested in a job like this, we are looking for people that have the following: 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: 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 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 Engineering Associate I. Verification: Applicants may be required to submit verification of qualifying education and experience at any point during the recruitment and selection process. If education verification is required, information on how to verify education requirements, including verifying foreign education credits or degree equivalency, can be found at How to Verify Education Requirements. Selection Procedures: After application submission, candidates deemed qualified must complete all subsequent steps to advance in this selection process, which includes the following: Multiple-Choice Examination (Weight 100%) - Candidates deemed eligible will be invited to a multiple-choice test designed to measure knowledge, skills and abilities in job-related areas. The multiple-choice exam will be administered online on a computer. The purpose of the Multiple-Choice Examination is to evaluate the experience, knowledge, skills and abilities that candidates possess in job-related areas, which have been identified as critical for this position and include, but are not limited to: 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 design 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. Qualified candidates will be notified of the exact date and time of the examination at a later date. The Multiple-Choice Examination is a standardized examination and, therefore, test questions and answers are not available for public inspection or review. A passing score must be achieved on the Multiple-Choice Examination in order to continue in the selection process and be placed on the eligible list. Candidates will be placed on the eligible list in rank order according to their final score. Candidate scores on this examination may also be applied to other announcements involving other job titles, when directed by the Human Resources Director. The department may administer additional position-specific selection procedures to make final hiring decisions. Eligible List/Score Report: A confidential eligible list of applicant names that have passed the civil service examination process will be created, and used for certification purposes only. Terms of Announcement and Appeal Rights: Applicants must be guided solely by the provisions of this announcement, including requirements, time periods and other particulars, except when superseded by federal, state or local laws, rules or regulations. Additional Information Regarding Employment with the City and County of San Francisco: Information About the Hiring Process Conviction History Employee Benefits Overview Equal Employment Opportunity Disaster Service Worker ADA Accommodation Veterans Preference Seniority Credit in Promotional Exams Right to Work Copies of Application Documents Diversity Statement HOW TO APPLY Not sure what skills you will need for this opportunity Simply read the full description below to get a complete picture of candidate requirements. Applications for City and County of San Francisco jobs are only accepted through an online process. Visit and begin the application process. • Select the "Apply Now" button and follow instructions on the screen. 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Created: 2025-01-01