City and County of San Francisco

Under supervision, the Engineering Assistant applies technical engineering/drafting techniques in the preparation of civil (including structural and/or transportation), electrical, or mechanical engineering drawings and other graphic material using computer-aided  software products such as  AutoCAD, Map 3D, Civil 3D and/or Revit,  and working accurately and in compliance with drafting standards

The Engineering Assistant is the entry level in the classification series and is distinguished from the 5364 Engineering Associate I by the latter's higher level of responsibility.  There are three distinct specialty areas in this classification: Civil, Electrical and Mechanical.

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

1.  Depending on the specialty area/discipline, prepares civil (including structural and/or transportation), electrical or mechanical drawings using computer-aided software products such as AutoCAD, Map 3D, Civil 3D and/or Revit, in compliance with engineering drafting standards.
2.   Collects and calculates field and departmental data needed for the preparation of designs and drawings.
3.   Assists in the preparation of cost and quantity estimates for engineering projects and site investigations.
4.   Processes contractor construction shop  submittals. through logging, transcribing and filing of materials
5. Indexes, reproduces, and maintains engineering documents stored in databases or spreadsheets in hard copy form.
6.  Applies mathematical and other engineering computations as required in the course of performing work.
7.   Operates and replaces media on equipment used in the course of performing work.
8.  Responds orally to inquiries and requests for information from the general public,       contractors, and other agencies.
9.   Prepares memos, letters, and field reports in the course of performing work.    
10. May drive a vehicle to and from work sites.
11.  Performs related duties as required.

 

Knowledge of:  drafting including the techniques, standards, nomenclature, and symbols relevant to each engineering discipline/ specialty areas used in the preparation of engineering drawings and other graphic material.

Ability to:  perform  computer-aided drafting using AutoCAD Map 3D, Civil 3D and/or Revit, in the preparation of drawings; use mathematical functions to solve drafting, design, construction, maintenance and other problems; write reports, memos, correspondence and complete forms; communicate orally with the general public, other city personnel, and contractors in a clear and understandable manner; transcribe/interpret basic survey/field notes.

 

These minimum qualifications establish the education, training, experience, special skills and/or license(s) which are required for employment in the classification.  Please note, additional qualifications (i.e., special conditions) may apply to a particular position and will be stated on the exam/job announcement.

1.   Two years of verified civil (including structural and/or transportation), or electrical, or mechanical technical engineering drafting experience using computer-aided  software products such as  AutoCAD, Map 3D, Civil 3D and/or Revit,  to prepare engineering drawings and other engineering graphic material.  This experience must have been obtained within the last five (5) years. 

 
2.   Possession of a valid California driver license.

Substitution:  Possession of a Certificate of Completion in drafting or Computer-Aided Drafting from an accredited college or technical/vocational school may be substituted for six (6) months of the two years of required experience.

Amended and Retitled:  12/18/72; 11/10/00; 1/31/08, 3/19/2008,

Amended:  10/22/04, 3/17/14

Reason for Amendment and Retitling:
To consolidate classes 5344 Mechanical Engineering Assistant, 5352 Electrical Engineering Assistant, and 5362 Civil Engineering Assistant. 

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