Engineering Associate I – Infrastructure – San Francisco Public Utilities Commission (5364)
About The Position
The San Francisco Public Utilities Commission (SFPUC) is seeking two Engineering Associate I candidates, one specializing in Electrical Revit and the other in Structural Revit. This is a provisional appointment, meaning it is not permanent and requires the selected candidate to successfully pass a Civil Service examination and be chosen through an open competitive process for permanent appointment. Provisional appointments are limited to a maximum of three years. The SFPUC serves over 2.7 million customers across eight counties with water, power, and wastewater services. The Engineering Associate I role involves performing difficult technical engineering work, focusing on the preparation of Electrical/Structural 3D design models, drawings, and other graphical outputs using CAD and BIM software like AutoCAD, Autodesk Revit, and Autodesk Navisworks, adhering strictly to established standards, policies, and procedures.
Requirements
- Four (4) years of verified civil (including structural /or transportation), or electrical, or mechanical technical engineering drafting experience using CAD or BIM systems to prepare engineering drawings and other engineering graphic material, at least two (2) years of which must have been in a position with duties comparable to those of Class 5362 Engineering Assistant.
- Possession of a valid California driver license.
- 48 months of Revit software experience.
Nice To Haves
- 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.
- Possession of a current and valid Autodesk Certified Professional & Expert certificate may be substituted for the two (2) of the four (4) years of verified technical engineering drafting experience above.
Responsibilities
- Prepares Electrical/Structural 3D design models, drawings and other graphical outputs using systems such as AutoCAD, Autodesk Revit, and Autodesk Naviswork, in compliance with appropriate standards, policies and procedures.
- Checks and reviews engineering documents and drafting work of other staff for accuracy, engineering sufficiency, and conformance to specifications and standards.
- Conducts site investigations with engineers of existing facilities to determine and verify site layout.
- Make preliminary checks and reviews of engineering documents, 3D design models and drawings for accuracy, engineering sufficiency, and conformance to specifications and standards.
- Identifies, develops, and enforces CAD and/or BIM drafting procedures and standards.
- Assist in processing and/or reviewing submittals from contractors, utilities and others.
- Indexes, reproduces and maintains engineering documents stored in databases or spreadsheets in hard copy form.
- Apply mathematical and other engineering computations as required in the course of performing work.
- Coordinate with drafters from other disciplines to maintain project drafting consistency.
- Responds orally and in written form to inquiries, and requests for information from contractors, and other agencies.
- Performs design work using engineering knowledge and appropriate software programs.
- May drive a vehicle to and from work sites.
- Performs other related duties as required.
Benefits
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Entry Level
Education Level
Associate degree
