Engineering Associate I (Engineering Drafter) – Project Design & Development - Public Works (5364)

About the role

San Francisco Public Works is seeking an Engineering Associate I at the Bureau of Engineering of Project Design and Development division for Street Resurfacing Projects at various locations.

Responsibilities

• Preparing engineering drawings and other graphic material for projects related to street resurfacing, streetscape, and accessibility improvements using manual drafting methods, computer-aided drafting (AutoCAD, Civil 3D), 3D renderings, and other software tools
• Checking drawings for accuracy and compliance with drafting standards
• Identifying, developing, and enforcing CAD, Civil 3D and/or BIM drafting procedures and standards for use in the preparation of designs and construction drawings
• Conducting field investigation and gathering, preparing, and maintaining data, records and reports for the preparation of designs and construction drawings
• Incorporating data from topographical surveys into AutoCAD and Civil 3D to prepare drawings, create Civil 3D surfaces, prepare design models and support the preparation of construction drawings
• Reviewing drawing submittals from utility agencies or other City departments and integrating relevant information into contract drawings
• Reviewing and checking engineering drawings prepared by other staff for accuracy, engineering sufficiency, and conformance to specifications and standards
• Assisting in the preparation of cost and quantity estimates for engineering projects
• Processing contractor construction shop submittals including logging, transcribing and filing, indexing, reproducing and maintaining files, drawings and computer databases
• Performing trigonometric and other mathematical computations related to drafting work
• Operating and performing minor maintenance on equipment used to produce drawings and other documents
• Responding orally to inquiries and requests for information from the general public, contractors and other agencies. Preparing memos, engineering and field reports, and other correspondence
• Learning and adapting to new drafting systems and standards as necessary
• Driving a city vehicle to and from work sites, as required

Qualifications

• Four (4) years of verified civil (including structural /or transportation) 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
• Additional education with major coursework in Computer Aided Design and Drafting from an accredited college or university may be substituted for up to two (2) years of the four (4) years of verified technical engineering drafting experience
• 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

Skills

• Proficiency in CAD or BIM systems
• Experience with AutoCAD, Civil 3D, and 3D rendering
• Ability to conduct field investigations and gather data
• Knowledge of trigonometry and other mathematical computations
• Ability to operate and maintain drafting equipment

Benefits

Details on benefits will be provided upon hire.

Pay

Details on pay will be provided upon hire.

Schedule

Details on schedule will be provided upon hire.