Associate Engineer Civil 5207 PEX Project Design Development San Francisco Public Works

City and County of San Francisco; San Francisco (CA); On-site; USD 110,000 - 160,000; Full time

Job summary

City and County of San Francisco is seeking two Associate Civil Engineers for the Structural Engineering Section within San Francisco Public Works. The roles involve design of new buildings and alterations, seismic evaluations, and repair of bridges, walls, tunnels, vaults and piers, with project oversight responsibilities.

Under general direction, you will prepare drawings, specifications, and calculations, supervise junior staff and consultants, and participate in meetings and public hearings.

Qualifications

• Three years of verifiable professional civil engineering experience.
• California Professional Engineer license in Civil Engineering.
• Substitution: none for two years of experience.
• Verification of education and experience required with application.

Responsibilities

• Prepare engineering designs, contract drawings and specs per codes and project requirements.
• Develop construction cost estimates and structural calculations.
• Provide engineering support during construction and operations; review conditions and data.
• Direct field investigations and respond to structural emergencies; ensure compliance with standards.
• Develop analytical structural models using ETABS, SAP2000 and related software.
• Supervise staff and consultants; review drawings, calculations, and test procedures.

Skills

Civil engineering

Structural analysis

Project supervision

Education

Professional Engineer (Civil) license, California

Tools

ETABS

SAP2000

Job description

Associate Engineer (Civil) (5207 PEX) – Project Design & Development – San Francisco Public Works

• Full-time
• Job Code and Title: 5207-Associate Engineer
• Fill Type: Permanent Exempt

San Francisco Public Works Bureau of Engineering is seeking two (2) Associate Civil Engineers for the Structural Engineering Section for several different projects. Specifically, these roles will be responsible for a variety of engineering projects, including design of new buildings and alterations of existing buildings; seismic evaluations; design and repair of roadway structures (bridges, stairways, retaining walls, tunnels, etc.); and design and repair of miscellaneous structures such as vaults, tanks, piers, wharves, etc. Projects include bridge inspection and repair, earthquake safety and emergency response bond projects.

Role Description

Under general direction, these roles perform professional civil/structural engineering work in the field and office, supervise the work of related staff engaged in engineering work, and may act as the project engineer on engineering projects.

Major, Important, and Essential Duties

• Prepares engineering designs, contract drawings and technical specifications to ensure compliance with codes, standards and project requirements.
• Prepares cost and quantity construction estimates and structural calculations for necessary labor, materials and equipment associated with construction, contractors, suppliers, reconstruction, installation, repair, restoration and maintenance.
• Provides engineering support for construction and operations; reviews existing conditions and establishes suitability for use; conducts studies of processes by identifying, obtaining and analyzing samples and data; reviews deliverable submittal and RFIs.
• Performs and coordinates field work activities and field investigation; responds to earthquakes, landslides, and other structural emergencies; analyzes and resolves problems to ensure compliance with regulatory requirements, standards, specifications and performance.
• Develops analytical structural models using ETABS, SAP2000, and other related software.
• Supervises the preparation of detailed construction drawings, technical specifications and structural calculations; assigns and reviews the work of assigned staff and consultants; determines resources necessary to complete assigned work.
• Reviews engineering drawings, specifications, calculations and work products produced by staff, consultants and contractors to ensure accuracy, adequacy and conformance to standards. Verifies quantity, dimensions, safety requirements, and proper test and start-up procedures.
• Prepares and supervises the preparation of a wide variety of technical engineering reports, field reports, regulatory reports, standard operating procedures manuals, emergency operations plans, minutes, public correspondence and other documentation.
• Directs, trains, monitors, evaluates and counsels work activities of other engineering related staff (e.g., drafters) in accordance with appropriate MOUs, Civil Service Commission Rules, and departmental procedures.
• Conducts meetings and public hearings; makes presentations to staff, committees, boards, commissions, approval agencies and the general public.
• May drive a city vehicle to and from job sites.

Minimum Qualifications

• Three (3) years of verifiable professional civil engineering experience, of which two (2) years are equivalent to the City & County of San Francisco Class 5203 Assistant Engineer or higher.
• Possession of a current Certificate of Registration as a Professional Engineer in the State of California in Civil Engineering.

Substitution: There is no substitution for the required two years of work experience equivalent to a 5203 Assistant Engineer or higher.

Verification of Education and Experience: All work experience, education, training, and other information substantiating how you meet the minimum qualifications must be included on your application by the filing deadline. Information submitted after the filing deadline will not be considered. Failure to provide the required verification may result in rejection of the application and/or removal from eligibility for referral and appointment in this class. Resumes will not be accepted in lieu of a completed City and County of San Francisco application.

Statement on Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion

At the City and County of San Francisco, we share a commitment to a diverse, inclusive and equitable community. Each member of our organization is responsible and accountable for what they say and do to make San Francisco an inclusive and equitable place to live and work by employing fair and just practices to and for all.

We encourage women, minorities and persons with disabilities to apply. Applicants will be considered regardless of their sex, race, age, religion, color, national origin, ancestry, physical disability, mental disability, medical condition (associated with cancer, a history of cancer, or genetic characteristics), HIV/AIDS status, genetic information, marital status, sexual orientation, gender, gender identity, gender expression, military and veteran status, or other protected category under the law.