5207 Associate Civil Engineer - Department of Building Inspection (Permanent Exempt)
About The Position
The Department of Building Inspection (DBI) oversees enforcement of San Francisco building, housing, plumbing, electrical, mechanical, and disability access codes. The Associate Civil Engineer performs structural and architectural review of permit applications for construction, alteration, and repair of public and private buildings and structures. The work involves evaluating plans, calculations, specifications, and supporting documents for compliance with the San Francisco Building Code, structural standards, and applicable laws and ordinances. The position interprets and enforces code requirements, coordinates with property owners, contractors, design professionals, and other City agencies, and prepares technical correspondence and reports. The position is located at 49 South Van Ness, San Francisco, CA 94103. It is a Permanent Exempt appointment, excluded from the competitive Civil Service examination process, and serves at the discretion of the Appointing Officer.
Requirements
- Three years of verifiable professional civil engineering work experience, including two years of experience equivalent to or higher than a 5203 Assistant Civil Engineer.
- Possession of a Certificate of Registration as a Professional Civil Engineer in the State of California.
- Possession of a valid driver's license.
- Strong knowledge of engineering principles, including familiarity with wood, concrete, and steel design, seismic design requirements, and applicable building codes and standards.
- Skill in reviewing and interpreting structural drawings, calculations, and construction documents.
- Ability to analyze structural systems for code compliance; communicate effectively with property owners, contractors, design professionals, and agency representatives; enforce codes and regulations; and prepare clear, concise technical reports and correspondence.
Nice To Haves
- Knowledge of ASCE 41 and seismic evaluation and retrofit methodologies.
Responsibilities
- Review structural and architectural plans, calculations, and specifications for proposed construction or alterations to verify compliance with building codes, structural design standards, and applicable regulations.
- Identify deficiencies, resolve routine plan review issues, and refer complex matters when needed.
- Prepare written review comments, technical reports, and status updates; document compliance findings.
- Work with applicants, engineers, and other City agencies to facilitate permit processing and resolve plan review issues.
- Evaluate permit applications and plans for accuracy and completeness; provide code interpretation and guidance to applicants.
- Estimate project scope for fee determination and help owners and design professionals understand applicable code requirements.
- Approve plans and applications that meet applicable codes and standards.
- Review structural documents submitted in response to enforcement actions, including unpermitted work or violations, and assess proposed corrective measures.
- Prepare violation notices when necessary and coordinate with inspection staff to ensure compliance after plan approval.
- Perform other duties as assigned.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Mid Level
Education Level
No Education Listed
