City and County of San Francisco
Senior Engineer - Environmental - Citywide (5211) - (C00378)
City and County of San Francisco, San Francisco, California, United States, 94199
Overview
Senior Engineer - Environmental - Citywide (5211) - (C00378) role at City and County of San Francisco
Important Information & Application Steps
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: verify you receive a confirmation email; save a copy of the recruitment announcement for reference (List ID: CBT-5211-C00378); contact information: Tamara Ranney at tamara.ranney@sfgov.org if needed.
Job Description Under general administrative direction, manages and directs the activities of professional and technical engineering, architecture, and/or landscape architecture personnel performing highly technical and administrative functions in connection with the design, construction, operation and maintenance of projects and systems.
Directing, supervising, and coordinating the design of complex engineering, architecture, or landscape architecture projects.
Conducting interviews, selecting, training, monitoring, and evaluating departmental staff and consultants.
Planning, organizing, and directing the administration and management of contracts.
Overseeing and reviewing the preparation of complex construction contracts and documents.
Establishing and implementing departmental policies, procedures, and administrative directives.
Managing projects and coordinating activities between units and other groups.
Consulting with technical staff, conducting meetings, and representing the City.
Writing, reviewing, and approving documents.
Supervising the review of shop drawings by contractors and field inspection staff.
Performing other related duties as assigned.
Qualifications
Seven (7) years verifiable professional engineering work experience (e.g., civil, electrical, mechanical, sanitary/chemical/environmental, transportation/traffic, or structural), of which four (4) years must be as a licensed professional engineer in the specialty you are applying for. Two (2) of the seven (7) years must be equivalent to the City and County of San Francisco class 5241 Engineer in the specialty you are applying for.
Possession of a current Certificate of Registration as a Professional Engineer in the State of California in Civil, Mechanical, Chemical or Environmental Engineering.
Notes: some engineering positions may require a certificate issued by ICBO or ICC or equivalent; some positions may require additional licensing or experience in areas such as Construction Management, Structural Design, Corrosion, Fire Protection, Geotechnical Engineering, Environmental, or Instrumentation and Control Systems. Most positions require a valid California Driver's License.
Substitutions for Engineering Specialties: a Master's Degree may substitute for 1 year of experience; a PhD may substitute for 2 years.
Out-of-state applicants: if not licensed in California, may file for examination and be placed under waiver until the California license is obtained.
Working Conditions Some positions may require lifting up to 50 pounds; climbing ladders; exposure to outdoor conditions; working in high places and confined spaces; bending, sitting, and walking for extended periods. May require weekend, holiday, night, or overtime schedules.
Verification & Selection Applications may require verification of education and experience. Falsifying information may result in disqualification. All work experience and education must be included in the application by the filing deadline. Resumes are not accepted in lieu of a City application.
After application submission, qualified candidates must complete the Minimum Qualification Supplemental Questionnaire with Training and Experience Evaluation. The questionnaire helps evaluate minimum qualifications and determines final score and rank on the eligible list/score report. The duration of the eligible list is 6 months and may be extended with approval.
Additional Information This citywide recruitment and its eligible list may be used to fill positions in various City departments. For more information, visit the Civil Service rules and City hiring process pages. All job applications must be submitted through the online portal at careers.sf.gov.
The City and County of San Francisco encourages women, minorities and persons with disabilities to apply. Applicants will be considered regardless of sex, race, age, religion, or other protected category under the law.
Contact Exam Analyst: Tamara Ranney, tamara.ranney@sfgov.org
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Important Information & Application Steps
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: verify you receive a confirmation email; save a copy of the recruitment announcement for reference (List ID: CBT-5211-C00378); contact information: Tamara Ranney at tamara.ranney@sfgov.org if needed.
Job Description Under general administrative direction, manages and directs the activities of professional and technical engineering, architecture, and/or landscape architecture personnel performing highly technical and administrative functions in connection with the design, construction, operation and maintenance of projects and systems.
Directing, supervising, and coordinating the design of complex engineering, architecture, or landscape architecture projects.
Conducting interviews, selecting, training, monitoring, and evaluating departmental staff and consultants.
Planning, organizing, and directing the administration and management of contracts.
Overseeing and reviewing the preparation of complex construction contracts and documents.
Establishing and implementing departmental policies, procedures, and administrative directives.
Managing projects and coordinating activities between units and other groups.
Consulting with technical staff, conducting meetings, and representing the City.
Writing, reviewing, and approving documents.
Supervising the review of shop drawings by contractors and field inspection staff.
Performing other related duties as assigned.
Qualifications
Seven (7) years verifiable professional engineering work experience (e.g., civil, electrical, mechanical, sanitary/chemical/environmental, transportation/traffic, or structural), of which four (4) years must be as a licensed professional engineer in the specialty you are applying for. Two (2) of the seven (7) years must be equivalent to the City and County of San Francisco class 5241 Engineer in the specialty you are applying for.
Possession of a current Certificate of Registration as a Professional Engineer in the State of California in Civil, Mechanical, Chemical or Environmental Engineering.
Notes: some engineering positions may require a certificate issued by ICBO or ICC or equivalent; some positions may require additional licensing or experience in areas such as Construction Management, Structural Design, Corrosion, Fire Protection, Geotechnical Engineering, Environmental, or Instrumentation and Control Systems. Most positions require a valid California Driver's License.
Substitutions for Engineering Specialties: a Master's Degree may substitute for 1 year of experience; a PhD may substitute for 2 years.
Out-of-state applicants: if not licensed in California, may file for examination and be placed under waiver until the California license is obtained.
Working Conditions Some positions may require lifting up to 50 pounds; climbing ladders; exposure to outdoor conditions; working in high places and confined spaces; bending, sitting, and walking for extended periods. May require weekend, holiday, night, or overtime schedules.
Verification & Selection Applications may require verification of education and experience. Falsifying information may result in disqualification. All work experience and education must be included in the application by the filing deadline. Resumes are not accepted in lieu of a City application.
After application submission, qualified candidates must complete the Minimum Qualification Supplemental Questionnaire with Training and Experience Evaluation. The questionnaire helps evaluate minimum qualifications and determines final score and rank on the eligible list/score report. The duration of the eligible list is 6 months and may be extended with approval.
Additional Information This citywide recruitment and its eligible list may be used to fill positions in various City departments. For more information, visit the Civil Service rules and City hiring process pages. All job applications must be submitted through the online portal at careers.sf.gov.
The City and County of San Francisco encourages women, minorities and persons with disabilities to apply. Applicants will be considered regardless of sex, race, age, religion, or other protected category under the law.
Contact Exam Analyst: Tamara Ranney, tamara.ranney@sfgov.org
#J-18808-Ljbffr