Engineer - Electrical - Citywide (5241) - (C00386)

City and County of San Francisco; San Francisco (CA); On-site; USD 175,812 - 213,694; Full time

Job summary

City and County of San Francisco is seeking an Engineer - Electrical for Citywide to perform advanced professional engineering work and supervise project teams. The position is a permanent civil service role with full-time hours under standard rules of the list.

A California PE license in Electrical Engineering and five years of verifiable experience are required, including two years at 5207 or higher. The incumbent will oversee engineers and consultants, review bids, contracts, and regulatory

Qualifications

• Five years of verifiable professional Electrical Engineering experience, including two years equivalent to City and County of San Francisco class 5207 Associate Engineer or higher.
• Current California PE license in Electrical Engineering.

Responsibilities

• Supervising professional and technical engineering personnel, consultants and other related staff engaged in a variety of engineering projects; assigning and reviewing work.
• Analyzing workloads and budgets; supervising and reviewing the preparation of documents; reviewing and analyzing bids for conformance with specifications and for award approval; negotiating and modifying contracts and resolving claims and disputes.
• Supervising and monitoring the inspection of complex engineering projects and organizing and supervising the activities of field inspection staff.
• Advising operating staff in water/wastewater treatment goals and process optimization; directing or participating in scientific research projects related to the study of water and/or wastewater treatments and their effects on the environment and other engineering functions.
• Preparing and reviewing engineering designs, drawings and specifications; performing and reviewing difficult engineering calculations.

Education

Professional Engineer (PE) California - Electrical

Job description

Engineer - Electrical - Citywide (5241) - (C00386)

Department: Citywide
Job Class: 5241-Engineer
Salary Range: $175,812.00 - $213,694.00
Role Type: Permanent Civil Service
Hours: Full-time
Exam Type: Class Based Test
Rule: Rule of the List
List Type: Combined Promotive and Entrance

Under general direction, performs difficult and responsible professional engineering work in the field and office; and supervises engineering personnel, including consultants engaged in such work.

The essential functions of the Engineer class may vary depending on assignment and include:

• Supervising professional and technical engineering personnel, consultants and other related staff engaged in a variety of engineering projects; assigning and reviewing work.
• Selecting, training, motivating, monitoring, evaluating and counseling staff.
• Analyzing workloads and budgets; supervising and reviewing the preparation of documents; reviewing and analyzing bids for conformance with specifications and for award approval; negotiating and modifying contracts and resolving claims and disputes.
• Supervising and monitoring the inspection of complex engineering projects and organizing and supervising the activities of field inspection staff.
• Advising operating staff in water/wastewater treatment goals and process optimization; directing or participating in scientific research projects related to the study of water and/or wastewater treatments and their effects on the environment and other engineering functions.
• Preparing and reviewing engineering designs, drawings and specifications; performing and reviewing difficult engineering calculations.
• Reviewing federal, regional, and local regulations and legislation affecting engineering work.
• Analyzing and solving complex engineering and process related problems.
• Writing, reviewing, and approving departmental correspondence, reports and other related documents; conducting meetings and making presentations to staff, committees, approval agencies, clients, and the general public.
• May act as a project engineer or resident engineer for complex projects.
• Performs other related duties as required.

Qualifications

1. Five (5) years of verifiable professional Electrical Engineering experience, which includes two (2) years experience equivalent to City and County of San Francisco class 5207 Associate Engineer or higher.
2. Possession of a current Certificate of Registration as a Professional Engineer in the State of California in Electrical Engineering.

Substitutions/Notes:

• Candidates licensed in other states who otherwise meet the minimum requirements of this announcement, but do not possess the required California license, may file for this examination, and if successful, will be placed under waiver on the resulting eligible list until the required California license is presented.
• There is no substitution for the required two years of work experience equivalent to a 5207 Associate Engineer or higher.
• As a new recruitment for this classification will be opening shortly after the eligible list for this one has been adopted, there is no general waiver available for City and County of San Francisco employees who have six (6) months experience as a 5207 Associate Engineer, but less than the required experience for this position, to be admitted to the exam process.

Working Conditions

Some positions may require specific lifting up to 50 pounds; climbing ladders; working in high places and confined spaces; exposure to various weather conditions and outdoors; bending, sitting, and walking for extended periods of time and over uneven surfaces. Positions in this class may also be required to work specific schedules which may include weekends, holidays, part time, nights, and/or overtime.

Verification

Applicants may be required to submit verification of qualifying education and experience at any point in the application, examination and/or departmental selection process. Falsifying one’s education, training, or work experience or attempted deception on the application may result in disqualification for this and future job opportunities with the City and County of San Francisco.

Equal Employment Opportunity

The City and County of San Francisco encourages 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.