San Francisco
Engineer - Transportation - Citywide (5241) - (C00389)
San Francisco, San Francisco, California, United States, 94199
Overview
THIS IS A CITYWIDE EXAM
San Francisco is a vibrant and dynamic city focused on economic growth, innovation, urban development, arts and entertainment as well as social issues and change. Our City is committed to heightening the quality of life for the diverse population of San Franciscans and residents of the greater Bay Area. Our employees help shape 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 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 other related staff engaged in a variety of engineering projects; 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 the activities of field inspection staff.
Advising operating staff in water/wastewater treatment goals and process optimization; directing or participating in scientific research projects related to the study of water and/or wastewater treatments and their effects on the environment 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 related 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
Five (5) years of verifiable professional Civil, Traffic, or Transportation Engineering experience, which includes two (2) years experience equivalent to City and County of San Francisco class 5207 Associate Engineer or higher;
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 who otherwise meet the minimum requirements but do not possess the California license may file and be placed under waiver until the license is presented.
There is no substitution for the required two years of work experience equivalent to a 5207 Associate Engineer or higher.
A Master’s degree in Transportation (Traffic) Engineering may substitute for one year of work experience in the transportation specialty.
A Ph.D. in Transportation (Traffic) Engineering may substitute for two years of work experience in the transportation specialty.
As a new recruitment for this classification opens shortly after the eligible list is adopted, there is no general waiver for City employees with six months of experience as a 5207 Associate Engineer but less than the required experience.
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 weather conditions; 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. Falsifying information may result in disqualification. For more information, visit Hiring Process and How to Verify Education and Experience.
Additional Application Information All work experience, education, training and other information substantiating meeting minimum qualifications must be included in the application by the filing deadline. Resumes will not be accepted in lieu of a City and County of San Francisco application. Applications completed improperly may be cause for ineligibility or lower scores.
One year of full-time employment is equivalent to 2000 hours; overtime hours are not included in this calculation.
Selection Procedures After application submission, qualified candidates must complete all steps, including:
Minimum Qualification Supplemental Questionnaire with Training and Experience Evaluation (100%): complete the questionnaire and the official application with complete information about education, experience and training.
The questionnaire will be used to evaluate minimum qualifications and determine final score and rank.
Eligible List/Score Report A confidential eligible list will be created for certification purposes. The list may be public after exhaustion or as required by law. The list may be subject to change after adoption.
The eligible list is valid for 6 months and may be extended with approval.
Other Information Please note: This citywide recruitment and list may be used to fill positions in various departments. To find departments using this classification, see the list here.
How to Apply All applications must be submitted through the online portal. Visit the Careers SF site to begin. Computer access is available at the Department of Human Resources and City Career Center’s offices. Ensure your application is accurate; your name must match your legal ID. Use a personal email address. You will receive a confirmation email if submitted successfully; if not, the submission failed.
Exam Analyst: For questions, contact Tamara Ranney at tamara.ranney@sfgov.org.
The City and County of San Francisco encourages applicants from all backgrounds to apply, and prohibits discrimination by sex, race, age, religion, color, national origin, ancestry, disability, medical condition, HIV status, sexual orientation, gender, or other protected category.
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San Francisco is a vibrant and dynamic city focused on economic growth, innovation, urban development, arts and entertainment as well as social issues and change. Our City is committed to heightening the quality of life for the diverse population of San Franciscans and residents of the greater Bay Area. Our employees help shape 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 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 other related staff engaged in a variety of engineering projects; 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 the activities of field inspection staff.
Advising operating staff in water/wastewater treatment goals and process optimization; directing or participating in scientific research projects related to the study of water and/or wastewater treatments and their effects on the environment 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 related 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
Five (5) years of verifiable professional Civil, Traffic, or Transportation Engineering experience, which includes two (2) years experience equivalent to City and County of San Francisco class 5207 Associate Engineer or higher;
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 who otherwise meet the minimum requirements but do not possess the California license may file and be placed under waiver until the license is presented.
There is no substitution for the required two years of work experience equivalent to a 5207 Associate Engineer or higher.
A Master’s degree in Transportation (Traffic) Engineering may substitute for one year of work experience in the transportation specialty.
A Ph.D. in Transportation (Traffic) Engineering may substitute for two years of work experience in the transportation specialty.
As a new recruitment for this classification opens shortly after the eligible list is adopted, there is no general waiver for City employees with six months of experience as a 5207 Associate Engineer but less than the required experience.
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 weather conditions; 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. Falsifying information may result in disqualification. For more information, visit Hiring Process and How to Verify Education and Experience.
Additional Application Information All work experience, education, training and other information substantiating meeting minimum qualifications must be included in the application by the filing deadline. Resumes will not be accepted in lieu of a City and County of San Francisco application. Applications completed improperly may be cause for ineligibility or lower scores.
One year of full-time employment is equivalent to 2000 hours; overtime hours are not included in this calculation.
Selection Procedures After application submission, qualified candidates must complete all steps, including:
Minimum Qualification Supplemental Questionnaire with Training and Experience Evaluation (100%): complete the questionnaire and the official application with complete information about education, experience and training.
The questionnaire will be used to evaluate minimum qualifications and determine final score and rank.
Eligible List/Score Report A confidential eligible list will be created for certification purposes. The list may be public after exhaustion or as required by law. The list may be subject to change after adoption.
The eligible list is valid for 6 months and may be extended with approval.
Other Information Please note: This citywide recruitment and list may be used to fill positions in various departments. To find departments using this classification, see the list here.
How to Apply All applications must be submitted through the online portal. Visit the Careers SF site to begin. Computer access is available at the Department of Human Resources and City Career Center’s offices. Ensure your application is accurate; your name must match your legal ID. Use a personal email address. You will receive a confirmation email if submitted successfully; if not, the submission failed.
Exam Analyst: For questions, contact Tamara Ranney at tamara.ranney@sfgov.org.
The City and County of San Francisco encourages applicants from all backgrounds to apply, and prohibits discrimination by sex, race, age, religion, color, national origin, ancestry, disability, medical condition, HIV status, sexual orientation, gender, or other protected category.
#J-18808-Ljbffr