Designer II, III - Mechanical (SB-276-20E) Whittier Details

Designer II, III - Mechanical (SB-276-20E) Whittier

Sanitation Districts of Los Angeles County - Whittier, CA

Employment Type : Full-Time

JOB POSTING

LOS ANGELES COUNTY SANITATION DISTRICTS
Invites applications for the position of:

DESIGNER II, III - MECHANICAL
POSTING #SB-276-20E
The Sanitation Districts are a non-civil services public agency with over 1,700 employees. Our Joint Administration Office in Whittier is conveniently located near the 60/605-freeway interchange, 15 miles from downtown L.A. The Sanitation Districts also have various opportunities to enhance career growth as evidenced through various programs including tuition reimbursement, professional development, mentoring, and professional dues reimbursement. Benefit information can be found on our website at www.lacsd.orgor by clicking on the Position Title and then the Benefits tab. Joint Administration Office, Whittier
LOCATION:
ENGINEERING DEPARTMENT, WASTEWATER & SOLID WASTE DESIGN SECTION, MECHANICAL DESIGN GROUP, JOINT ADMINISTRATION OFFICE, WHITTIER

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:
To use Computer Aided Design (CAD) technology to perform increasingly more difficult conceptual design layouts and to prepare and maintain construction plans and engineering-related drawings, 3D laser scan extractions, 3D/BIM models, and sketches in the discipline of mechanical design.

JOB SUMMARY:
Under the general supervision of a Supervising Designer and the technical direction of Project Designers and Engineers, the incumbent will use multiple CAD systems to create 2D and 3D design models and layouts of mechanical/piping systems from initial concept to final design; prepare contract drawings including plans, profiles, cross sections, graphic illustrations, and maps; check and review engineering plans; generate material takeoffs; perform field investigations to resolve design problems; prepare layouts of existing conditions utilizing in-house record drawings, surveys, CAD files, point clouds and image files; make design calculations; adhere to drafting standards; create miscellaneous diagrams and figures including P&ID's; perform drafting duties involving mechanical plan, sections, isometrics, and details; use peripheral equipment such as a scanner or plotter to produce graphic representations of designs for review by engineering staff; and performs related duties and functions as required.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

Candidates must possess a valid California Class C driver license; -AND- For DESIGNER II: three years of experience performing duties equivalent to a Designer I; completion of related courses from an accredited college or university in Engineering Design Drafting or GIS may be substituted for the required experience where 12 semester units is equivalent to one year of experience and a maximum of 18 semester units may be substituted for 1.5 years of experience. For DESIGNER III: two years of Districts' experience performing the duties of a Designer II -OR- Five years of outside experience performing advanced level design work.
DESIRABLE QUALIFICATIONS:
2D and 3D mechanical/piping design experience and knowledge of MicroStation, OpenPlant, Edgewise, and Descartes software, 3D modeling, databases, survey, trigonometry, and plan and profile design and drafting. Ability to effectively communicate with staff, contractors, and consultants. Strong organizational, analytical, communication and interpersonal skills.

EXAMPLES OF ASSESSMENT CRITERIA

The competitive selection process may cover a knowledge of: Principles of engineering design, including plan checking; principles and uses of algebra, geometry, trigonometry and technical drawing; nomenclature, symbols, techniques and instruments used in engineering design and layout; verification of drawings for as-built field conditions, understanding of field surveys; construction practices and materials; and knowledge of building and engineering codes in the assigned area of specialization. The ability to: Perform increasingly more advanced CAD work and basic conceptual design layout for segments of engineering design projects; make complex technical calculations; perform material take-offs and assist in cost estimates; translate verbal ideas and sketches into preliminary through final drawings and engineering plans. The DESIGNER III level may cover a knowledge of: Advanced principles of engineering design; advanced techniques, methods and equipment used in specialized design and layout; structural/architectural, civil, mechanical, and or electrical systems, principles of sanitary landfill, sewer system and treatment plant construction; engineering principles and calculations used in the applicable discipline; engineering mathematics; and all applicable building and engineering codes in the assigned area of specialization. The ability to: Design and layout a segment of a complex engineering project; perform complex mapping, moderately difficult initial concept, and detailed design work; and analyze field engineering and survey data.
SELECTION PROCESS:

• Applications and Supplemental Questionnaires will be reviewed and evaluated for relevant experience and/or coursework.
• Candidates considered to have the best qualifications will be invited to the written examination.
• The selection process will consist of a written test weighted at 40%, and an interview weighted at 60%.
• Candidates must receive a qualifying score on each selection component to move forward in the selection process.

NOTE: Prior to appointment, a thorough reference check will be conducted. The recommended candidate must undergo a job related pre-employment physical, which includes a drug and alcohol test. Candidates are also subject to a review of their DMV records for moving violations, chargeable accidents or more serious charges.

ADDITIONAL INFORMATION

This posting will remain open until vacancy is filled and is subject to closure without notice.

Please apply online at www.lacsd.org within the application period. Résumés will not be accepted in lieu of a completed LACSD Employment Application or on-line application. Email is the primary form of notification during the recruitment process. Please confirm your email address is included in our application, and add info@governmentjobs.com to your contact list.

As an equal opportunity employer, the Districts strongly encourage qualified minorities, women and disabled persons to apply.

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