Engineering Associate - Infrastructure – San Francisco Public Utilities

Job Description

Under general supervision, the Engineering Associate I performs difficult technical engineering work in the preparation of Civil/Pipeline engineering drawings and other graphical output-aided Design (CAD) such as AutoCAD Civil 3D and working accurately and in compliance with CAD standards, policies, and procedures.

• Prepares civil (including structural and/or transportation), or electrical, or mechanical engineering drawings and other graphic material using computer-aided design and drafting software products in compliance with City agencies standards, policies and procedures.
• Researches and reviews record drawings to obtain as-built information and conducts engineering investigations; collects and calculates field/departmental data in the preparation of designs and drawings.
• Checks and reviews engineering documents and drafting work of other staff for accuracy, engineering sufficiency, and conformance to specifications and standards.
• Updates and maintains engineering documents and drawing records.
• Conducts site investigations with engineers of existing facilities to determine and verify site layout.
• Identifies, develops, and enforces CAD and/or BIM drafting procedures and standards.
• Reviews drawing submittals from utility agencies or other City departments and utilizes the information submitted in the preparation of construction drawings.
• Coordinate with drafters from other disciplines to maintain project drafting consistency.
• Updates Geographic Information System or drawing milestone database at various stages of a project.
• Incorporates data from topographical surveys to prepare drawings.

Class 5364 performs other related duties as required.

The current job requirement is four days per week in the office at 525 Golden Gate Avenue, San Francisco, CA 94102.