City and County of San Francisco
Engineer - Transportation - Citywide (5241) - (C00389)
City and County of San Francisco, San Francisco, California, United States, 94199
Overview
Company Description THIS IS A CITYWIDE EXAM. San Francisco is a vibrant and dynamic city, on the forefront of economic growth and innovation, urban development, arts and entertainment, and social issues and change. Our City’s commitment heightens the quality of life for the diverse population of San Franciscans and residents of the greater Bay Area. Our employees play an important role in shaping the future of San Francisco. Important Information & Application Steps
Application Instructions: Use your personal email—school and work emails may become inaccessible. We review your application, NOT your resume—complete it fully and highlight your relevant experience. Your first and last name must match your legal ID for verification. If interested in other specialties, apply separately for each. Application Opens:
September 30, 2025 Application Filing Deadline:
5:00 PM on October 28, 2025 After Submitting Your Application: Confirmation Email: Verify you receive a confirmation email. If not, your application was NOT successfully submitted. Connect with us: Add our emails to your contacts to avoid delays in updates. SFHR Email Extensions Save a Copy: Retain a copy of the recruitment announcement for reference (List ID: CBT-5241-C00389) Contact Information: For any questions, contact Tamara Ranney at tamara.ranney@sfgov.org. Job Description
Under general direction, performs difficult and responsible professional engineering work in the field and office; and supervises engineering personnel, including consultants engaged in such work. The essential functions of the Engineer class may vary depending on assignment and include: Supervising professional and technical engineering personnel, consultants and related staff; assigning and reviewing work. Selecting, training, motivating, monitoring, evaluating and counseling staff. Analyzing workloads and budgets; supervising and reviewing the preparation of documents; reviewing and analyzing bids for conformance with specifications and for award approval; negotiating and modifying contracts and resolving claims and disputes. Supervising and monitoring the inspection of complex engineering projects and organizing and supervising field inspection staff. Advising operating staff in water/wastewater treatment goals and process optimization; directing or participating in scientific research projects related to water and/or wastewater treatments and their environmental effects and other engineering functions. Preparing and reviewing engineering designs, drawings and specifications; performing and reviewing difficult engineering calculations. Reviewing federal, regional, and local regulations and legislation affecting engineering work. Analyzing and solving complex engineering and process-related problems. Writing, reviewing, and approving departmental correspondence, reports and other documents; conducting meetings and making presentations to staff, committees, approval agencies, clients, and the general public. May act as a project engineer or resident engineer for complex projects. Performs other related duties as required. Qualifications
Required Experience: Five (5) years of verifiable professional Civil, Traffic, or Transportation Engineering experience, including two (2) years at a level equivalent to City and County of San Francisco class 5207 Associate Engineer or higher. AND Possession of a current Certificate of Registration as a Professional Engineer in the State of California in Civil, Traffic, or Transportation Engineering. Substitutions/Notes
Candidates licensed in other states may file; waiver may apply until California license is presented. No substitution for the required two years of work experience equivalent to a 5207 Associate Engineer or higher. A Masters degree in Transportation (Traffic) Engineering may substitute for 1 year of transportation-specific work experience. A Ph.D. in Transportation (Traffic) Engineering may substitute for 2 years of transportation-specific work experience. There is no general waiver for City employees with six months of experience as a 5207 Associate Engineer but less than required. License or Certificate
Some positions may require a valid driver license. Working Conditions
Some positions may require lifting up to 50 pounds; climbing ladders; working in high places and confined spaces; exposure to various weather conditions and outdoors; bending, sitting, and walking for extended periods and over uneven surfaces. Schedules may include weekends, holidays, part time, nights, and/or overtime. Verification
Applicants may be required to submit verification of qualifying education and experience at any point in the process. Note: Falsifying information may result in disqualification. All work experience, education, training and other information substantiating how you meet the minimum qualifications must be included by the filing deadline. Resumes will not be accepted in lieu of a completed City and County of San Francisco application. Applications completed improperly may lead to ineligibility or lower scores. One year of full-time employment is equivalent to 2000 hours. Selection Procedures
After application submission, qualified candidates must complete all steps, including: Minimum Qualification Supplemental Questionnaire with Training and Experience Evaluation (100%): complete as part of the online application. The Supplemental Questionnaire evaluates minimum qualifications and influences final scores and rank on the eligible list/score report. Additional Information
Eligible List/Score Report: a confidential list of applicant names used for certification; the list may be public upon request after exhaustion or referrals. The list has a duration of 6 months and may be extended. Please note: This recruitment and its eligible list may be used to fill positions in various City departments. To find departments using this classification, see the list here. Terms of Announcement and Appeal Rights
Appeals may be submitted in writing under Civil Service Rule 110.4 by the 5th business day after issuance. Further information is available on the Civil Service Commission website. Additional Information Regarding Employment
Information About the Hiring Process Conviction History Employee Benefits Overview Equal Employment Opportunity Disaster Service Worker ADA Accommodation Veterans Preference Seniority Credit in Promotional Exams Right to Work Copies of Application Documents Diversity Statement How To Apply
All applications must be submitted through the online portal at https://careers.sf.gov/. Computers are available for filing in public spaces. Ensure accurate information by the filing deadline. Use your personal email address. You will receive a confirmation email from notification@careers.sf.gov; if not received, the submission may have failed. Exam Analyst: For questions, contact Tamara Ranney at tamara.ranney@sfgov.org. The City and County of San Francisco encourages women, minorities and persons with disabilities to apply. Applications are considered without regard to protected characteristics under applicable law.
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Company Description THIS IS A CITYWIDE EXAM. San Francisco is a vibrant and dynamic city, on the forefront of economic growth and innovation, urban development, arts and entertainment, and social issues and change. Our City’s commitment heightens the quality of life for the diverse population of San Franciscans and residents of the greater Bay Area. Our employees play an important role in shaping the future of San Francisco. Important Information & Application Steps
Application Instructions: Use your personal email—school and work emails may become inaccessible. We review your application, NOT your resume—complete it fully and highlight your relevant experience. Your first and last name must match your legal ID for verification. If interested in other specialties, apply separately for each. Application Opens:
September 30, 2025 Application Filing Deadline:
5:00 PM on October 28, 2025 After Submitting Your Application: Confirmation Email: Verify you receive a confirmation email. If not, your application was NOT successfully submitted. Connect with us: Add our emails to your contacts to avoid delays in updates. SFHR Email Extensions Save a Copy: Retain a copy of the recruitment announcement for reference (List ID: CBT-5241-C00389) Contact Information: For any questions, contact Tamara Ranney at tamara.ranney@sfgov.org. Job Description
Under general direction, performs difficult and responsible professional engineering work in the field and office; and supervises engineering personnel, including consultants engaged in such work. The essential functions of the Engineer class may vary depending on assignment and include: Supervising professional and technical engineering personnel, consultants and related staff; assigning and reviewing work. Selecting, training, motivating, monitoring, evaluating and counseling staff. Analyzing workloads and budgets; supervising and reviewing the preparation of documents; reviewing and analyzing bids for conformance with specifications and for award approval; negotiating and modifying contracts and resolving claims and disputes. Supervising and monitoring the inspection of complex engineering projects and organizing and supervising field inspection staff. Advising operating staff in water/wastewater treatment goals and process optimization; directing or participating in scientific research projects related to water and/or wastewater treatments and their environmental effects and other engineering functions. Preparing and reviewing engineering designs, drawings and specifications; performing and reviewing difficult engineering calculations. Reviewing federal, regional, and local regulations and legislation affecting engineering work. Analyzing and solving complex engineering and process-related problems. Writing, reviewing, and approving departmental correspondence, reports and other documents; conducting meetings and making presentations to staff, committees, approval agencies, clients, and the general public. May act as a project engineer or resident engineer for complex projects. Performs other related duties as required. Qualifications
Required Experience: Five (5) years of verifiable professional Civil, Traffic, or Transportation Engineering experience, including two (2) years at a level equivalent to City and County of San Francisco class 5207 Associate Engineer or higher. AND Possession of a current Certificate of Registration as a Professional Engineer in the State of California in Civil, Traffic, or Transportation Engineering. Substitutions/Notes
Candidates licensed in other states may file; waiver may apply until California license is presented. No substitution for the required two years of work experience equivalent to a 5207 Associate Engineer or higher. A Masters degree in Transportation (Traffic) Engineering may substitute for 1 year of transportation-specific work experience. A Ph.D. in Transportation (Traffic) Engineering may substitute for 2 years of transportation-specific work experience. There is no general waiver for City employees with six months of experience as a 5207 Associate Engineer but less than required. License or Certificate
Some positions may require a valid driver license. Working Conditions
Some positions may require lifting up to 50 pounds; climbing ladders; working in high places and confined spaces; exposure to various weather conditions and outdoors; bending, sitting, and walking for extended periods and over uneven surfaces. Schedules may include weekends, holidays, part time, nights, and/or overtime. Verification
Applicants may be required to submit verification of qualifying education and experience at any point in the process. Note: Falsifying information may result in disqualification. All work experience, education, training and other information substantiating how you meet the minimum qualifications must be included by the filing deadline. Resumes will not be accepted in lieu of a completed City and County of San Francisco application. Applications completed improperly may lead to ineligibility or lower scores. One year of full-time employment is equivalent to 2000 hours. Selection Procedures
After application submission, qualified candidates must complete all steps, including: Minimum Qualification Supplemental Questionnaire with Training and Experience Evaluation (100%): complete as part of the online application. The Supplemental Questionnaire evaluates minimum qualifications and influences final scores and rank on the eligible list/score report. Additional Information
Eligible List/Score Report: a confidential list of applicant names used for certification; the list may be public upon request after exhaustion or referrals. The list has a duration of 6 months and may be extended. Please note: This recruitment and its eligible list may be used to fill positions in various City departments. To find departments using this classification, see the list here. Terms of Announcement and Appeal Rights
Appeals may be submitted in writing under Civil Service Rule 110.4 by the 5th business day after issuance. Further information is available on the Civil Service Commission website. Additional Information Regarding Employment
Information About the Hiring Process Conviction History Employee Benefits Overview Equal Employment Opportunity Disaster Service Worker ADA Accommodation Veterans Preference Seniority Credit in Promotional Exams Right to Work Copies of Application Documents Diversity Statement How To Apply
All applications must be submitted through the online portal at https://careers.sf.gov/. Computers are available for filing in public spaces. Ensure accurate information by the filing deadline. Use your personal email address. You will receive a confirmation email from notification@careers.sf.gov; if not received, the submission may have failed. Exam Analyst: For questions, contact Tamara Ranney at tamara.ranney@sfgov.org. The City and County of San Francisco encourages women, minorities and persons with disabilities to apply. Applications are considered without regard to protected characteristics under applicable law.
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