Junior Engineer (Transportation) [5201] - Citywide (C00451)

City and County of San Francisco • San Francisco, CA

1d • Hybrid

About The Position

Under supervision, the Junior Engineer performs beginning-level engineering work in the field and the office, adhering to established engineering methods and procedures. This role involves assisting professional engineers with tasks requiring advanced engineering skills and judgment, and making contacts with the public, contractors, and other stakeholders on engineering matters. Key responsibilities include gathering, preparing, and maintaining engineering data, records, and reports. The Junior Engineer applies engineering principles and practices to various problems in civil, mechanical, electrical, environmental, or transportation engineering. Additionally, the Junior Engineer may be responsible for directing 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 Civil Engineering, Transit Engineering, Transportation Engineering, or Traffic Engineering.
• Possession of a baccalaureate degree or graduate degree from a non-ABET accredited program with a major in Civil Engineering, Transit Engineering, Transportation Engineering, or Traffic 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 Civil, Traffic, or Transportation Engineering from the California Board of Professional Engineers, Land Surveyors and Geologists.
• 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.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Number of Employees: 1,001-5,000 employees