| Class & Title: | 5241 Engineer - Electrical |
| Annual Salary: | $98,902.00 - $120,302.00 Annually |
| Department: | Power Enterprise |
| Location: | San Francisco |
| Appointment Type: | Permanent Recruitment |
| Closing Date: | File Immediately |
The San Francisco Public Utilities Commission Power Enterprise invites applications for one (1) Electrical Engineer position who will work exclusively on the master planning and design for development of the new utility systems at new redevelopment areas, which includes Hunters Point Shipyard and
Distinguishing Features
The Engineer is the advanced journey-level classification in the engineering series. It is distinguished from the Associate Engineer classification by its higher level of technical expertise and supervisory responsibility. The Engineer is distinguished from the Senior Engineer by the latter's higher level of management responsibility and participation in policy and procedures development and implementation. The Engineer may act as project engineer or lead designer on complex engineering projects. Supervises professional and sub-professional engineers, technicians, inspectors, surveyors, and other related personnel.
Examples of Important and Essential Duties
1. Supervises professional and technical engineering personnel, including consultants, in the preparation of engineering studies, reports, designs, calculations, cost estimates, specifications, and contract documents for a wide variety of routine projects concerned with the construction, maintenance or operation of buildings, bridges, structures, roads, airports, sewers and waste water treatment facilities; and reviews federal, regional and local legislation affecting engineering work.
2. Interviews, selects, trains, monitors, evaluates and counsels staff in accordance with memoranda of understanding and Civil Service Rules.
3. Prepares and supervises the preparation of documents, including advertisement for bids, instructions to bidders, detailed specifications, and contract bonds; reviews and analyzes bids for conformance with specifications and for approval of final awarding of bids; negotiates contracts and contract modifications; and resolves claims and disputes.
4. Supervises and monitors the inspection of a wide variety of major and complex engineering projects; organizes and supervises the activities of field inspection staff.
5. Prepares engineering designs, drawings and specifications to ensure compliance with requirements and project objectives; prepares cost estimates of labor, equipment, and materials; performs difficult engineering calculations.
6. Reviews requests for proposals and bids to ensure that the work is accurate and completed timely and efficiently; analyzes work load and budgets; assigns work for a group of engineers and technicians to meet project demands on specific engineering projects.
7. Analyzes and solves complex engineering and process related problems, which may include, water/wastewater treatment, traffic systems, civil, chemical (environmental/sanitary), structural, electrical, and mechanical; may direct and/or participate in scientific research projects relating to the study of water and/or wastewater treatments and their effects on the environment or other engineering functions.
8. Writes, reviews, and/or approves departmental correspondence, legislation, reports and other related documents.
9. Conducts meetings and makes presentations to staff, committees, boards, commissions, approval agencies, and the general public.
10. Performs other duties as required.
Knowledge, Skills and Abilities
Knowledge of: principles and practices of engineering (civil, chemical (environmental/sanitary), mechanical, electrical, and/or traffic), including Federal, State, and Local Laws, ordinances, codes, standards, rules, and regulations applicable to planning and design, construction, corrosion, structural, transportation, maintenance, and operation of facilities and systems; and research and data analysis methods and techniques.
Ability to: prioritize, plan, assign and coordinate the activities of staff; direct subordinates' performance to maximize and maintain positive and productive work flow; instruct and/or train subordinates; adhere to established policies and procedures; prioritize, plan, organize and coordinate project activities; utilize resources such as staff, budget, contractors, etc. to resolve problems and expedite project goals; oversee, as project leader, the operation of complex engineering projects; interact tactfully and courteously with co-workers, subordinates, department heads, members of Boards, Commissions, agencies and the general public to promote and maintain productive working relationships; handle difficult and sometimes hostile situations; convey technical ideas and information in a clear and concise manner to be understood by listeners with varying ability to understand technical language; consult with or make presentations to department personnel, officials, consultants, committees, staff, clients and community groups; read, review, evaluate and interpret technical materials, research reports, and scientific studies; organize written information in a logical sequence to prepare clear and concise reports, correspondence, contracts and other documents to support project activity; and use proper investigative and evaluation methods to solve difficult engineering problems in the field and office.
Minimum Qualifications
Possession of a baccalaureate degree in Electrical Engineering from an accredited college of university; five years of verifiable professional electrical engineering work experience which include project management, planning, design, construction, operation and maintenance of electric utility systems; possession of a Certification of Registration as a Professional engineer in the State of California in electrical engineering discipline.
Important Note
The successful candidate must also be in the applicant pool for the 5241 Engineer - Electrical continuous recruitment offered by the City and
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Application Procedure:
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Applicants are advised to keep a copy of their application papers for their own records, as these documents may be requested by hiring departments at a later date. Failure to submit the required documentations will result in disqualification. Applicants will be screened for relevant qualifying experience. Applicants will be screened for relevant qualifying experience. Those applicants most qualified will be offered interviews. Meeting the minimum requirements does not guarantee that the candidate will be invited to an interview. Reasonable accommodations under accommodations legislation will be made so that applicants with disabilities may participate in the application and/or selection process. Applicants requesting accommodations should do so by calling (415) 554-1670; TDD (415) 554-1672.
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