See NOTES below for future wage increases and additional compensation opportunities. APPLICANTS ARE ENCOURAGED TO APPLY TO THE FOLLOWING RELATED RECRUITMENT(S):Junior Engineer - Mechanical. Associate Engineer - Mechanical. Assistant Engineer – Mechanical positions may be assigned, under close supervision, professional-level mechanical engineering duties to include: Check building plans for compliance with mechanical, plumbing, heating, ventilation, air-conditioning (HVAC), water, gas, sanitary p... more details
JOB INFORMATION
See NOTES below for future wage increases and additional compensation opportunities.
APPLICANTS ARE ENCOURAGED TO APPLY TO THE FOLLOWING RELATED RECRUITMENT(S):
Junior Engineer - Mechanical
Associate Engineer - Mechanical
Assistant Engineer – Mechanical positions may be assigned, under close supervision, professional-level mechanical engineering duties to include: Check building plans for compliance with mechanical, plumbing, heating, ventilation, air-conditioning (HVAC), water, gas, sanitary piping, energy conservation, noise control, and electrical codes and standards; calculate, review and verify mechanical adequacy; provide information to engineers, architect, and contractors; prepare specifications; may be assigned to assist field inspectors; and perform other duties as assigned.
Assistant Engineer – Mechanical positions in the Public Utilities Department will be utilized to fill Assistant Engineer – Mechanical vacancies.
Assistant Engineer- Mechanical positions perform project management and construction management duties on projects related to energy, power plants, and HVAC projects; plan check of proposed water and wastewater facility designs for prudent energy design principles; perform energy audits on existing facilities; recommend, design and implement energy conservation measures on HVAC, and mechanical systems and processes; develop and manage renewable energy projects; evaluate energy rate tariffs for use at facilities; and perform other duties as assigned.
NOTES:
Employees in job classifications represented by Municipal Employees Association (MEA) are scheduled to receive the following general wage increases:
4% effective 7/1/24
2% effective 1/1/25
5% effective 7/1/25
Eligible benefitted employees originally hired on or after July 10, 2021, will be automatically enrolled in the San Diego City Employees Retirement System (SDCERS).
Assistant Engineer - Mechanical employees with valid State of California registration as a Professional Mechanical Engineer are eligible for 31% additional pay.
Assistant Engineer - Mechanical employees who do not have a valid State of California Professional Engineer registration but have a valid Engineer-in-Training (EIT) certification that meets the requirements established by California's Department of Consumer Affairs, Board for Professional Engineers, Land Surveyors, and Geologists are eligible for 8% additional pay. The employee's eligibility for EIT certification pay will end when he or she achieves state registration.
MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS
You must meet the following requirements on the date you apply, unless otherwise indicated.
EDUCATION: You must meet ONE of the following options:
Bachelor's Degree in Mechanical Engineering or a closely related field.
Engineer-in-Training (EIT) Certificate issued from a state licensing board.
Registration as a Professional Mechanical Engineer with a state licensing board.
NOTE:
Additional qualifying professional mechanical engineering experience may be substituted for education lacked on a year-for-year basis. One year of full-time experience = 30 semester/45 quarter college level units.
EXPERIENCE: Two years of full-time professional-level mechanical engineering experience. Qualifying professional-level experience MUST include: Checking building plans for compliance with mechanical and plumbing codes and standards; calculating, reviewing and verifying mechanical adequacy; and providing information to engineers, architects and contractors regarding plan modification, building regulations and mechanical/plumbing design issues.
NOTE:
City of San Diego employees using Out-of-Class Assignment (OCA) experience to qualify must submit written documentation signed by their appointing authority or payroll specialist, detailing the work performed, dates, and total number of qualifying OCA hours. OCA experience without the required documentation will NOT be considered.
LICENSE: A valid California Class C Driver License may be required at the time of hire.
HIGHLY DESIRABLE:
Experience in project development, management and construction management duties on projects related to energy, renewable energy, power plants, and HVAC systems; performing energy audits; evaluating rate tariffs for use at facilities and other energy engineering related experience.
Certification as an Energy Manager (CEM), Certified Energy Auditor (CEA), and/or Certified Building Systems or Heating Ventilating and Air-conditioning System Commissioning Professional.
Experience in managing and monitoring projects and performance of contractors, designers and/or equipment suppliers.
REQUIRED DOCUMENTS (MUST SUBMIT WITH APPLICATION):
Proof of degree/transcripts, certificate or registration, if utilized to meet the minimum requirements.
For City of San Diego employees, proof of Out-of-Class Assignment (OCA), if utilized to meet the minimum requirements.
Required documents should be attached electronically to your application. If you are unable to attach at the time of application submittal, you must submit them as soon as possible via fax: (619) 533-3337; or to the Employment Information Center: City of San Diego Personnel Department, 1200 Third Avenue - Suite 300, San Diego, CA 92101. Include your name and the title of the position for which you are applying.
SCREENING PROCESS
Please ensure all information is complete and accurate as the responses you provide on the supplemental questions will be reviewed using an automated evaluation system. If you are successful in this initial screening process, your application will be reviewed for applicable education, experience, and/or training to ensure all minimum requirements have been met. Successful candidates will be placed on a list which will be used to fill position vacancies during the next six months (180 days). For each vacancy, only those candidates with the most appropriate qualifications will be contacted by the hiring department for an interview.
SUPPLEMENTAL INFORMATION
PRE-EMPLOYMENT REQUIREMENTS: Employment offers are conditional pending the results of all screening processes applicable to this position, which may include the following: confirmation of citizenship or legal right to work in the United States; completion of a pre-employment medical review and exam (which may include drug and alcohol testing); reference checks; and fingerprinting. Fingerprints will be submitted to the Federal Bureau of Investigation and the California Department of Justice for a conviction record report. Certain positions may require additional screening processes, including a polygraph examination and/or background investigation. All screening processes must be successfully completed before employment begins. A positive test result for alcohol, cannabis/marijuana, illegal drugs, or inadequately explained prescription drugs, or misrepresentation, falsification, or omission of pertinent facts in any step of the screening or selection process, may constitute cause for disqualification or termination of employment. Nothing in this job posting constitutes an express or implied contract for employment with the City of San Diego. Candidates must notify the Personnel Department of any change in their name, mailing address, email address, or phone number, otherwise they may miss employment opportunities.
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