DEPARTMENT OF MANAGEMENT SERVICES
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CLASS CODE: 4630
PAY GRADE: 023
CLASS TITLE: ENGINEER II
ALLOCATION FACTOR(S)
This is advanced engineering work performing technical assignments in design, research, or traffic;
drafting plans and specifications; inspecting facilities; investigating problem areas; or performing other
comparable field, office, or laboratory work.
EXAMPLES OF WORK PERFORMED:
(Note: The examples of work as listed in this class specification are not necessarily descriptive of any
one position in the class. The omission of specific statements does not preclude management from
assigning specific duties not listed herein if such duties are a logical assignment to the position.
Examples of work performed are not to be used for allocation purposes.)
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Designs complex highways or bridges; establishes grade elevations; indicates the need for
structures; and details and makes computations.
Conducts traffic studies, traffic engineering functions, and performs research in traffic
movement systems.
Performs the more difficult work in cartographic and photogrammetric drawings, and checks
the work of associates.
Serves as office engineer, checks plans, prepares construction and maintenance budgets,
prepares change orders, and checks monthly and final estimates.
Coordinates water resource field studies designed to gather data on municipal, industrial, and
agricultural water usage.
Checks plans and specifications of proposed construction projects; checks architects' and
engineers' plans on architectural and structural work prior to bidding for correctness of
specifications, design, and materials.
Provides preliminary design information and cost estimates relating to electronic and
mechanical systems for buildings.
Prepares detailed plans, specifications and construction documents for the installation of
power, lighting, communications, life safety systems and heating and cooling systems for
buildings.
Designs and develops specifications for underground electrical, steam, and chilled water
systems.
4630-ENGINEER II-CS
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Prepares detailed take-offs of materials and labor for all phases of building components relating
to electrical and mechanical systems.
Reviews plans and specifications designed by consulting architects and engineers.
Assembles data necessary to conduct capital recovery studies of public utility property, to
determine need for and usefulness of public utility properties, and to determine cost
effectiveness and efficiency of plant operations; performs other studies of plant properties,
inventories, purchasing and construction practices, schedules, and costs; appraises value and
physical condition of plant and equipment; determines compliance with approved engineering
and safety policies and procedures; serves as advisor on certification and engineering matters.
Checks and recommends pay requests from contractors for payment.
Oversees construction and recommends final acceptance of projects at state parks.
Performs the more difficult work in designing and developing electrical facilities; checks
complex plans and specifications of electrical system outlets for proposed construction projects
prepared by architectural and construction firms.
Inspects utility plants to determine compliance with complaints against regulated public utility
companies and inspects construction and installation practices.
Reviews engineering plans and specifications of facilities for treatment of public and private
water supplies, sewage and industrial waste disposal, and environmental sanitation control for
conformance with state and local laws and regulations.
Performs related work as required.
KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND ABILITIES:
(Note: The knowledge, skills and abilities (KSA's) identified in this class specification represent those
needed to perform the duties of this class. Additional knowledge, skills and abilities may be applicable
for individual positions in the employing agency.)
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Knowledge of the concepts, terminology, principles and analytical techniques of an engineering
specialty area.
Knowledge of engineering design, construction, production and/or operations.
Skill in using engineering tools, equipment and/or instruments.
Ability to analyze and interpret engineering data.
Ability to solve problems relating to engineering.
Ability to perform technical engineering inspections.
Ability to apply engineering quantitative techniques.
Ability to plan, organize and coordinate work assignments.
Ability to communicate engineering information effectively.
Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with others.
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS
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ASSOCIATE ENGINEER
A bachelor's degree from an accredited college or university with a major in an area of
engineering and one year of experience as an engineer; or
A master's degree from an accredited college or university in an area of engineering.
ASSISTANT ENGINEER
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A high school diploma and six years of technical or higher level engineering, drafting or
surveying experience, at least one year of which must have been as an engineer; or
An associate of arts or science degree in drafting, electronics, engineering technology or other
area of engineering and three years of technical or higher level engineering, drafting or
surveying experience, at least one year of which must have been as an engineer; or
A bachelor's degree from an accredited college or university with a major in engineering
technology and two years of technical or higher level engineering experience, at least one year
of which must have been as an engineer; or
Successful completion of an Engineer Trainee (Nonregistered) program and one year of
experience as an Engineer.
College education from an accredited institution can substitute at the rate of 30 semester or 45
quarter hours per year for up to three of the required six years of technical level experience,
provided such education includes four courses in drafting, mathematics, electronics, the
physical or natural sciences or an area of engineering.
Vocational/technical training in the physical or natural sciences, drafting, electronics or an area
of engineering can substitute at the rate of 720 classroom hours per year for up to two of the
required six years of technical level experience.
EFFECTIVE:
1/1/1984
HISTORY: