Ever imagined your work helping power the infrastructure behind a global travel hub?

At San Francisco International Airport (SFO), you will do just that! As a Engineering Associate I, you’ll perform difficult technical engineering work in the preparation of civil (including structural and transportation) engineering drawings and other graphic material using computer-aided design and drafting software products and working accurately and in compliance with SFO’s drafting standards.

Your next engineering challenge might just take off from here. Apply now at: https://careers.sf.gov/l?go=0AV76BBY

According to Civil Service Commission Rule 109, the duties specified above are representative of the range of duties assigned to this job and are not intended to be an inclusive list.

The essential functions of this position include:

– Prepares civil (including structural and/or transportation) engineering drawings and other graphic material using AutoCAD, Map 3D, Civil 3D and/or Revit, in compliance with civil engineering drafting standards.
– 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.
– Performs related duties as required.

How to Qualify

1. Experience: Four (4) years of verified civil (including structural /or transportation), or electrical, or mechanical 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;

2. License: Possession of a valid California driver license.

Substitution:

– Additional education with major coursework in Computer Aided Design and Drafting from an accredited college or university may be substituted for the required experience on a year-for-year basis (up to a maximum of two (2) years). Thirty (30) semester units or forty-five (45) quarter units equal one (1) year; OR
– 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 above.
Special Condition: Civil Engineering Drafting (4 years)

The above minimum qualifications reflect special conditions associated with the position(s) to be filled. They may differ from the standard minimum qualifications associated with this class code.

Desirable Qualifications:

The stated desirable qualifications may be considered at the end of the selection process when candidates are referred for hiring.

– Work experience in developing contract plans, specifications, quantity and cost estimates on large-scale projects.
– Proficient in Microsoft Office, Word, Excel, and PowerPoint.