Cityandcountyofsanfrancisco1

Engineering Assistant - Public Works (5362)

San Francisco, CA, United States · Contract

Sponsorship not specified$93k-$113kDetected 5 days ago

AccessibilityAutoCADGISBIM

About the role

Specific information regarding this recruitment process is listed below.
This position is excluded by the Charter from the competitive Civil Service examination process and shall serve at the discretion of the Appointing Officer and shall not exceed 36 months.
The department operates around the clock, touching every neighborhood in San Francisco.

Under general direction, as an Engineering Assistant, you will assist the Hydraulic Engineering team to perform technical engineering and drafting of drawings and other graphic materials related to planning, design and construction of wastewater collection systems and drainage facilities projects.
Preparing engineering drawings and other graphic material using manual drafting methods, computer-aided design and drafting software (AutoCAD), 3D renderings, and other software tools in compliance with engineering drafting standards.
Conducting field investigation and gathering, collecting and calculating field and department data, records and reports for the preparation of designs and drawings.
Operating and performing minor maintenance on equipment to produce drawings and other documents.
May drive a City vehicle to and from work sites.

Two (2) years of verified civil (including structural or transportation), electrical, or mechanical technical engineering drafting experience using CAD or BIM systems to prepare engineering drawings.
Possession of a current and valid Autodesk Certified Professional and Expert certificate may be substituted for the two (2) years of verified technical engineering drafting experience above.
Any overtime hours that you work above forty (40) hours per week are not included in the calculation to determine full-time employment.
Information submitted after the filing deadline will not be considered in determining whether you meet the minimum qualifications.

Making preliminary checks and reviewing drawings to ensure accuracy, engineering sufficiency and conformance to specifications.
Assisting in the preparation of cost and quantity estimates for engineering projects.
Making trigonometric and other mathematical computations in the course of drafting work.
Researching and reviewing record drawings to obtain as-built information.
Updating and maintaining engineering documents and drawing records.
Preparing memos, engineering and field reports, and letters.
Learning new drafting systems and standards as necessary.
Updating Geographic Information System (GIS) base maps for City's wastewater collection system facilities.

$92,742 - $112,788 Annually (Effective July 1, 2026)
San Francisco Public Works (Public Works) has a far-reaching portfolio with a $453 million annual operating budget, an active capital portfolio that exceeds $3 billion and a workforce of 1,700-plus employees.

With a mission to enhance the quality of life in San Francisco for residents, visitors and business owners, Public Works is committed to providing outstanding public service through an equity lens.
Please visit the "About Us" section of our website at https://www.sfpublicworks.org/about to learn more about the department's core values, Racial Equity Initiative, leadership team, history, budget and more.
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.
Employee Benefits Overview

At the City and County of San Francisco, we share a commitment to a diverse, inclusive and equitable community.

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