Junior Engineer (Mechanical) [5201] - Citywide (C00450)

Benefits

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Under supervision, performs beginning-level engineering work in the field and the office following established engineering methods and procedures; assists professional engineers in tasks requiring advanced engineering skill and/or judgment; makes contacts with the public, contractors, and others on engineering matters; gathers, prepares, and maintains engineering data, records, and reports; applies engineering principles and practices to civil, mechanical, electrical, environmental, or transportation engineering problems; performs related duties as required. The Junior Engineer may direct the work of technical and/or clerical staff. Examples of Major and Essential Duties: 1. Prepares or assists in preparing studies, calculations, designs, drawings, sketches, and plans using AutoCAD and other software tools. 2. Makes field inspections of existing structures and sites to determine necessity for future construction, repair, or maintenance; conducts preliminary field studies and surveys and collects data relative to the preparation of designs and drawings. 3. Makes regular field inspections of construction and repair projects in progress to ensure conformance with plans, specifications, and codes; checks and records work progress at various construction sites. 4. Prepares or assists in the preparation of reports, contract specifications, lists of materials, cost estimates, schedules, and progress payments. 5. Prepares or assists in the preparation of departmental reports and reports concerning field conditions, the progress of projects, the results of studies, and other matters. 6. Provides written and oral responses to a variety of inquiries from other agencies, contractors, and the general public. 7. May direct the activities of technical and/or clerical staff. 8. Prepares correspondence and minutes. 9. Performs specialized duties in the areas of civil, mechanical, electrical, transportation and/or environmental engineering. 1. Possession of a baccalaureate degree or graduate degree that is accredited by the Accreditation Board for Engineering and Technology (ABET) with a major in Aeronautical Engineering, Aerospace Engineering, Materials Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, or Mechatronics Engineering. OR 2. Possession of a baccalaureate degree or graduate degree from a non-ABET accredited program with a major in Aeronautical Engineering, Aerospace Engineering, Materials Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, or Mechatronics Engineering AND possession of a valid Engineer-in-Training certificate issued by the National Council of Examiners for Engineering and Surveying (NCEES). OR 3. Possession of a Professional Engineer (PE) license in Mechanical Engineering from the California Board of Professional Engineers, Land Surveyors and Geologists. Notes: A) Candidates who are projected to graduate with one of the above degrees within six months of the filing deadline will be invited to take the examination, but will not be eligible to be hired until they have successfully met one of the above Minimum Qualifications. Candidates who are within six months of graduation from a non-ABET accredited program must already possess an EIT by the filing deadline in order to be invited to the examination. Candidates who successfully pass the examination for this recruitment and are within six months of graduation will be placed on the eligible list under general waiver and will not be eligible to compete for positions until verification of graduation is received, reviewed and approved by the Department of Human Resources engineering analyst. Eligibles under general waiver are responsible for providing a diploma, transcript or notice from the school's Registrar verifying successful completion of the degree program. Once approved, the analyst will e-mail the candidate that their waiver has been removed and the candidate will be eligible to compete in future certifications for the remaining duration of the eligible list. B) Most positions also require a valid California driver license. Verification of Education and Experience: Every application is reviewed to ensure that you meet the minimum qualifications as listed in the job ad. Review SF Careers Employment Applications for considerations taken when reviewing applications. Applicants may be required to submit verification of qualifying education and experience at any point during the recruitment and selection process. If education verification is required, information on how to verify education requirements, including verifying foreign education credits or degree equivalency, can be found at https://careers.sf.gov/knowledge/experience-education/ . Note: 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. FLEXIBLE STAFFING - Promotional Opportunities under the Flexible Staffing Program: Permanent incumbents in class 520