City and County of San Francisco
Junior Engineer (Electrical) [5201] - Citywide - (C00395)
City and County of San Francisco, San Francisco, California, United States, 94199
Overview
Junior Engineer (Electrical) [5201] - Citywide - (C00395) role at City and County of San Francisco. This is a citywide examination. San Francisco is a vibrant city committed to quality of life for its diverse population. Application Opening: October 9, 2025 Application Filing Deadline: October 24, 2025 at 11:59 PM Annual Salary: $111,618 to $135,642 Job Description
Under supervision, performs beginning-level engineering work in the field and office, following established engineering methods and procedures. Assists professional engineers in tasks requiring engineering skill and judgment; makes contacts with the public, contractors, and others on engineering matters; gathers, prepares, and maintains engineering data, records, and reports; applies engineering principles to civil, mechanical, electrical, environmental, or transportation engineering problems; may direct the work of technical and/or clerical staff. Responsibilities
Prepares or assists in preparing studies, calculations, designs, drawings, sketches, and plans using AutoCAD and other software tools. Makes field inspections of structures and sites for future construction, repair, or maintenance; conducts preliminary field studies and surveys and collects data for designs and drawings. Conducts regular field inspections of construction projects to ensure conformance with plans, specifications, and codes; records work progress. Prepares or assists in preparing reports, contract specifications, material lists, cost estimates, schedules, and progress payments. Prepares or assists in departmental reports and reports on field conditions, project progress, study results, and related matters. Provides written and oral responses to inquiries from other agencies, contractors, and the public. May direct the activities of technical and/or clerical staff. Performs specialized duties in civil, mechanical, electrical, transportation and/or environmental engineering. Qualifications
Possession of a baccalaureate degree or graduate degree in Electrical Engineering from an ABET-accredited program. OR possession of a degree from a non-ABET program with Electrical Engineering and an Engineer-in-Training (EIT) certificate or a Professional Engineer (PE) license in Electrical Engineering in California. Notes: Candidates graduating within six months may be invited to take the examination but not hired until graduation verification is received; EIT may be required by filing deadline for non-ABET graduates. Notes on Eligibility and Waivers
Candidates may be invited to take the exam if within six months of graduation; waiver processes apply pending verification of degree. Most positions require a valid California driver license. Selection Procedures
Minimum Qualification Supplemental Questionnaire (MQSQ) may be required. Electrical Engineering Written Examination (weight 100%): multiple-choice exam on knowledge areas including ethics, engineering economics, circuit analysis, power, electronics, control systems, digital systems, etc. Format may be computer or paper; details to be provided in appointment notification. A passing score on all components is required to be placed on the eligible list; scores may be used for other announcements. Additional Information
Eligible List/Score Report issued for certification purposes; duration typically 6 months, may be extended. Terms of Announcement and Civil Service appeal rights described in official notice. How to Apply: All applications through the online portal at careers.sf.gov. In-person computer access available at designated city offices. Exam Analyst: Jaclyn Lerch (jaclyn.lerch@sfgov.org). Recruitment ID: REF57164Z Equal employment opportunity statement and related city disclosures are included in the official posting.
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Junior Engineer (Electrical) [5201] - Citywide - (C00395) role at City and County of San Francisco. This is a citywide examination. San Francisco is a vibrant city committed to quality of life for its diverse population. Application Opening: October 9, 2025 Application Filing Deadline: October 24, 2025 at 11:59 PM Annual Salary: $111,618 to $135,642 Job Description
Under supervision, performs beginning-level engineering work in the field and office, following established engineering methods and procedures. Assists professional engineers in tasks requiring engineering skill and judgment; makes contacts with the public, contractors, and others on engineering matters; gathers, prepares, and maintains engineering data, records, and reports; applies engineering principles to civil, mechanical, electrical, environmental, or transportation engineering problems; may direct the work of technical and/or clerical staff. Responsibilities
Prepares or assists in preparing studies, calculations, designs, drawings, sketches, and plans using AutoCAD and other software tools. Makes field inspections of structures and sites for future construction, repair, or maintenance; conducts preliminary field studies and surveys and collects data for designs and drawings. Conducts regular field inspections of construction projects to ensure conformance with plans, specifications, and codes; records work progress. Prepares or assists in preparing reports, contract specifications, material lists, cost estimates, schedules, and progress payments. Prepares or assists in departmental reports and reports on field conditions, project progress, study results, and related matters. Provides written and oral responses to inquiries from other agencies, contractors, and the public. May direct the activities of technical and/or clerical staff. Performs specialized duties in civil, mechanical, electrical, transportation and/or environmental engineering. Qualifications
Possession of a baccalaureate degree or graduate degree in Electrical Engineering from an ABET-accredited program. OR possession of a degree from a non-ABET program with Electrical Engineering and an Engineer-in-Training (EIT) certificate or a Professional Engineer (PE) license in Electrical Engineering in California. Notes: Candidates graduating within six months may be invited to take the examination but not hired until graduation verification is received; EIT may be required by filing deadline for non-ABET graduates. Notes on Eligibility and Waivers
Candidates may be invited to take the exam if within six months of graduation; waiver processes apply pending verification of degree. Most positions require a valid California driver license. Selection Procedures
Minimum Qualification Supplemental Questionnaire (MQSQ) may be required. Electrical Engineering Written Examination (weight 100%): multiple-choice exam on knowledge areas including ethics, engineering economics, circuit analysis, power, electronics, control systems, digital systems, etc. Format may be computer or paper; details to be provided in appointment notification. A passing score on all components is required to be placed on the eligible list; scores may be used for other announcements. Additional Information
Eligible List/Score Report issued for certification purposes; duration typically 6 months, may be extended. Terms of Announcement and Civil Service appeal rights described in official notice. How to Apply: All applications through the online portal at careers.sf.gov. In-person computer access available at designated city offices. Exam Analyst: Jaclyn Lerch (jaclyn.lerch@sfgov.org). Recruitment ID: REF57164Z Equal employment opportunity statement and related city disclosures are included in the official posting.
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