PORT ASSISTANT ENGINEER (ELECTRICAL/MECHANICAL WORK)

*** All completed applications for this position must be submitted online no later than 5:00 pm, on the closing date of the recruitment.  PAPER APPLICATIONS WILL NOT BE ACCEPTED.  Please follow all submission instructions to ensure your application is complete.  Resumes will not be accepted in lieu of online applications, therefore, it is important for online applications to be completed fully.  Late applications will not be accepted beyond the closing time and date for any reason, including any technical issues, such as system, browser, or computer failures, etc. ***  

The Port is currently recruiting for the position of Port Assistant Engineer (Electrical/Mechanical Work). This is professional electrical and mechanical engineering work at the intermediate action level, involving drafting and the application of professional knowledge and skills to practical mechanical and electrical engineering problems. Under general supervision, a Port Assistant Engineer (Electrical/Mechanical Work) is expected to solve problems of moderate complexity with direct assistance available on the complex or more difficult assignment. The scope of the job requires some knowledge of the division's work and of Port operations. Contacts are predominately with other public agencies. Errors in judgment could result in serious consequences, but administrative controls limit the risk.  

Any one position may not include all the duties listed, nor do the examples cover all the duties which may be performed. Incumbent may perform other related duties at the equivalent level.

• Performs detail drafting in preparing designs and plans for electrical and mechanical installations.
• Acts as inspector for electrical and mechanical construction projects, checking for conformity with plans and specifications.
• Prepares specifications, estimates of costs, quantities and work progress on electrical and mechanical engineering projects.
• Performs electrical and mechanical investigations and prepares reports.
• Prepares and maintains permanent office records and cost records.
• Performs related electrical and mechanical engineering work as required.

EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE

This position requires a combination of education and experience reflecting possession of the required knowledge, skills, and abilities. A typical combination would include the following: 

One year of professional electrical engineering experience and possession of a State of California Engineer-In-Training (EIT)* certificate.   

A Master's degree in electrical engineering from an ABET (American Board of Engineering and Technology) accredited college or university may be substituted for one year of experience.

* Acceptable EIT certification includes states which have reciprocity with California.

KNOWLEDGE, SKILL AND ABILITIES

To perform the typical tasks and duties of the position successfully, the knowledge, skills, and/or abilities listed below are required.

• The principles and fundamentals of electrical and mechanical engineering, including the National Electrical Code. 
• Modern electrical and mechanical engineering methods, materials and techniques as applied to the design construction, inspection and testing of various types of electrical and mechanical systems.

Ability to:

• Communicate effectively both orally and in writing.
• Use drafting instruments, calculators and available electronic computer equipment to solve engineering problems.
• Establish and maintain effective working relationships with those contacted in the performance of duties and to work as a team.
• Apply engineering principles to the solution of professional engineering problems.