Junior Engineer (Electrical) [5201] - Citywide - (C00448)
About The Position
Under supervision, performs beginning-level engineering work in the field and the office following established engineering methods and procedures; assists professional engineers in tasks requiring advanced engineering skill and/or judgment; makes contacts with the public, contractors, and others on engineering matters; gathers, prepares, and maintains engineering data, records, and reports; applies engineering principles and practices to civil, mechanical, electrical, environmental, or transportation engineering problems; performs related duties as required. The Junior Engineer may direct the work of technical and/or clerical staff.
Requirements
- Possession of a baccalaureate degree or graduate degree that is accredited by the Accreditation Board for Engineering and Technology (ABET) with a major in Electrical Engineering.
- Possession of a baccalaureate degree or graduate degree from a non-ABET accredited program with a major in Electrical Engineering AND possession of a valid Engineer-in-Training certificate issued by the National Council of Examiners for Engineering and Surveying (NCEES).
- Possession of a Professional Engineer (PE) license in Electrical Engineering from the California Board of Professional Engineers, Land Surveyors and Geologists.
- Candidates who are projected to graduate with one of the above degrees within six months of the filing deadline will be invited to take the examination, but will not be eligible to be hired until they have successfully met one of the above Minimum Qualifications.
- Candidates who are within six months of graduation from a non-ABET accredited program must already possess an EIT by the filing deadline in order to be invited to the examination.
- Most positions also require a valid California driver license.
Responsibilities
- Prepares or assists in preparing studies, calculations, designs, drawings, sketches, and plans using AutoCAD and other software tools.
- Makes field inspections of existing structures and sites to determine necessity for future construction, repair, or maintenance; conducts preliminary field studies and surveys and collects data relative to the preparation of designs and drawings.
- Makes regular 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.
- Prepares or assists in the preparation of reports, contract specifications, lists of materials, cost estimates, schedules, and progress payments.
- Prepares or assists in the preparation of departmental reports and reports concerning field conditions, the progress of projects, the results of studies, and other matters.
- Provides written and oral responses to a variety of inquiries from other agencies, contractors, and the general public.
- May direct the activities of technical and/or clerical staff.
- Prepares correspondence and minutes.
- Performs specialized duties in the areas of civil, mechanical, electrical, transportation and/or environmental engineering.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Entry Level
Number of Employees
1,001-5,000 employees
