Assistant Engineer (Civil) - Construction Management - Public Works (5203 TEX)

City and County of San Francisco•San Francisco, CA

7d•Hybrid

About The Position

San Francisco Public Works is seeking an Assistant Engineer (Civil) for its Project Delivery Division within the Bureau of Construction Management. This role involves performing engineering work of average difficulty in both field and office settings, applying standard engineering principles to civil engineering tasks. The department has a significant operational budget, a large capital portfolio, and a diverse workforce, contributing to various aspects of San Francisco's infrastructure and quality of life through projects like civic building and street construction, maintenance, bond programs, and accessibility improvements. Public Works is committed to providing outstanding public service with an equity lens.

Requirements

Possession of a baccalaureate degree or graduate degree in Civil Engineering.
One (1) year of verifiable professional engineering experience performing at least three of the following tasks: Preparing or assisting in preparing studies, designs, drawings, sketches, and plans using AutoCAD and other software tools; Collecting data to assess project needs and define project scope through site visits, surveying, reviewing existing documents, reports, drawings and manuals, performing measurements, collecting samples, or/and interviews with the stakeholders; Preparing or assisting in the preparation of contract specifications, lists of materials, cost estimates, schedules, and progress payments; Preparing or assisting in the preparation of engineering reports and reports concerning field conditions, the progress of projects, the results of studies, and other matters; Conducting data analyses and mathematical calculations, in order to determine type or size of material or equipment; Conducting routine field inspections of construction and repair projects in progress to ensure conformance with plans, specifications and codes; checks and records work progress at various construction sites.
Possession of a valid Engineer-in-Training (EIT) certificate issued by the National Council of Examiners for Engineering and Surveying (NCEES).
OR Possession of a Professional Engineer (PE) license in Civil Engineering from the California Board of Professional Engineers, Land Surveyors and Geologists.
Most positions require a valid California driver license.

Nice To Haves

Experience using P6 Primavera, Bluebeam, or other construction and project management software tools.
Experience preparing engineering drawings, calculations, reports, or cost estimates.
Experience conducting field inspections or performing construction‑related observations.
Strong written and verbal communication skills.
Ability to read and interpret engineering plans, specifications, and technical documents.

Responsibilities

Prepares, reviews, and checks routine studies, calculations, designs, drawings, sketches, and plans for a variety of engineering projects using AutoCAD and other construction management or project management software tools.
Conducts field inspections of existing structures to determine the necessity for future construction, repair, or maintenance.
Conducts preliminary field studies and surveys and collects data related to the preparation of designs and drawings.
Reviews and analyzes field data and results of office research to determine necessary corrective measures.
Conducts routine field inspections of construction and repair projects in progress to ensure conformance with plans, specifications and codes.
Checks and records work progress at various construction sites.
Gathers, prepares and maintains engineering data, records and reports.
Prepares detailed and accurate reports, contract specifications, lists of materials, cost estimates, schedules, and progress payment documentation.
Prepares detailed and accurate reports concerning field conditions and associated issues and deficiencies, the progress of projects, the results of studies, plans for future developments and improvements, and other related matters.
Provides written and oral responses to a variety of inquiries from other agencies, contractors, and the public.
May exercise limited supervision over junior engineers, student engineering trainees, and related personnel.
Prepares correspondence, minutes, and reports addressing a variety of inquiries and issues related to engineering policies, procedures, standards, environmental impacts, appeals, and other related project activities.
May also prepare and process legislation related to engineering matters.
Meets and consults with professional engineering personnel, contractors, and the public regarding engineering matters.