City and County of San Francisco
Engineer - Mechanical - Citywide (5241) - (C00388)
City and County of San Francisco, San Francisco, California, United States, 94199
Overview
Engineer - Mechanical - Citywide (5241) - (C00388) This is a Citywide examination for the City and County of San Francisco. San Francisco is a vibrant city focused on economic growth, urban development, arts and entertainment, and social issues. Our employees help shape the future of San Francisco. 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 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 Mechanical 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 Mechanical Engineering. Substitutions/Notes
Candidates licensed in other states who otherwise meet the minimum requirements of this announcement, but do not possess the required California license, may file for this examination, and if successful, will be placed under waiver on the resulting eligible list until the required California license is presented. There is no substitution for the required two years of work experience equivalent to a 5207 Associate Engineer or higher. As a new recruitment for this classification will be opening shortly after the eligible list for this one has been adopted, there is no general waiver available for City and County of San Francisco employees who have six (6) months experience as a 5207 Associate Engineer, but less than the required experience for this position, to be admitted to the exam process. Other Information
License or Certificate: Some positions may require a valid driver license. Working Conditions: May require lifting up to 50 pounds; climbing ladders; working in high places and confined spaces; exposure to weather; irregular schedules including weekends, holidays, 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. Resumes will not be accepted in lieu of a City application. Applications must be completed online. Selection Process
After application submission, qualified candidates must complete all steps, including the Minimum Qualification Supplemental Questionnaire with Training and Experience Evaluation (100%). Application Information
Application Opens: September 30, 2025 Application Filing Deadline: 5:00 PM on October 28, 2025 How to Apply: All applications must be submitted through the online portal at careers.sf.gov. For questions, contact the exam analyst: Tamara Ranney (tamara.ranney@sfgov.org). Additional Information
The City and County of San Francisco is an equal opportunity employer and encourages applicants from all backgrounds to apply.
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Engineer - Mechanical - Citywide (5241) - (C00388) This is a Citywide examination for the City and County of San Francisco. San Francisco is a vibrant city focused on economic growth, urban development, arts and entertainment, and social issues. Our employees help shape the future of San Francisco. 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 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 Mechanical 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 Mechanical Engineering. Substitutions/Notes
Candidates licensed in other states who otherwise meet the minimum requirements of this announcement, but do not possess the required California license, may file for this examination, and if successful, will be placed under waiver on the resulting eligible list until the required California license is presented. There is no substitution for the required two years of work experience equivalent to a 5207 Associate Engineer or higher. As a new recruitment for this classification will be opening shortly after the eligible list for this one has been adopted, there is no general waiver available for City and County of San Francisco employees who have six (6) months experience as a 5207 Associate Engineer, but less than the required experience for this position, to be admitted to the exam process. Other Information
License or Certificate: Some positions may require a valid driver license. Working Conditions: May require lifting up to 50 pounds; climbing ladders; working in high places and confined spaces; exposure to weather; irregular schedules including weekends, holidays, 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. Resumes will not be accepted in lieu of a City application. Applications must be completed online. Selection Process
After application submission, qualified candidates must complete all steps, including the Minimum Qualification Supplemental Questionnaire with Training and Experience Evaluation (100%). Application Information
Application Opens: September 30, 2025 Application Filing Deadline: 5:00 PM on October 28, 2025 How to Apply: All applications must be submitted through the online portal at careers.sf.gov. For questions, contact the exam analyst: Tamara Ranney (tamara.ranney@sfgov.org). Additional Information
The City and County of San Francisco is an equal opportunity employer and encourages applicants from all backgrounds to apply.
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