Engineering Associate I – Project Design & Development - Public Works - (5364)

Specific information regarding this recruitment process is listed below.

Application Opening: Tuesday, February 24th, 2026
Application Deadline: Apply immediately. Application filing will be open at least through 5pm of Monday, March 2nd, 2026 and will close any time thereafter
Recruitment ID: PEX-5364-161877, RTF0161876-00215156

Appointment Type: Permanent-Exempt (PEX), Category 18. This position is excluded by the Charter from the competitive Civil Service examination process and shall serve at the discretion of the Appointing Officer and shall not exceed 36 months

San Francisco Public Works (Public Works) has a far-reaching portfolio with a $453 million annual operating budget, an active capital portfolio that exceeds $3 billion and a workforce of 1,700-plus employees. The department operates around the clock, touching every neighborhood in San Francisco. The staff designs and manages the construction of civic buildings and streets; cleans and greens the right of way; maintains civic buildings; manages multi-million-dollar bond programs; trains people for jobs; keeps the right of way free of hazards; paves the roads; repairs bridges and public stairways; expands accessibility; and works at the forefront addressing some of San Francisco’s biggest challenges. With a mission to enhance the quality of life in San Francisco for residents, visitors and business owners, Public Works is committed to providing outstanding public service through an equity lens.

Please visit the “About Us” section of our website at https://www.sfpublicworks.org to learn more about the department’s core values, Racial Equity Initiative, leadership team, history, budget and more.

San Francisco Public Works is seeking an Engineering Associate I at the Bureau of Engineering of Project Design and Development division.

Under general direction, the Engineering Associate I will assist the Hydraulic Engineering Section by preparing engineering drawings related to planning, design and construction of wastewater collection systems replacement, renewal and improvement projects.

MAJOR, IMPORTANT, AND ESSENTIAL DUTIES

• Preparing engineering drawings and other graphic material for wastewater collection system replacement, renewal and improvement projects using manual drafting methods, computer-aided drafting (AutoCAD, Civil 3D), 3D renderings, and other software tools
• Checking drawings for accuracy and compliance with drafting standards
• Identifying, developing, and enforcing CAD and/or BIM drafting procedures and standards
• Conducting field investigation and gathering, preparing, and maintaining data, records and reports for the preparation of designs and drawings
• Incorporating data from topographical surveys to prepare drawings
• Reviewing drawing submittals from utility agencies or other City departments and integrating relevant information into contract drawings
• Reviewing and checking engineering drawings prepared by other staff for accuracy, engineering sufficiency, and conformance to specifications and standards
• Assisting in the preparation of cost and quantity estimates for engineering projects
• Processing contractor construction shop submittals including logging, transcribing and filing, indexing, reproducing and maintaining files, drawings and computer databases
• Performing trigonometric and other mathematical computations related to drafting work
• Operating and performing minor maintenance on equipment used produce drawings and other documents
• Responding orally to inquiries and requests for information from the general public, contractors and other agencies
• Preparing memos, engineering and field reports, and other correspondence
• Learning and adapting to new drafting systems and standards as necessary
• Updating GIS base maps for the City’s wastewater collection system facilities
• Performing other related duties as assigned

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

Experience: Four (4) years of verified civil (including structural /or transportation), or electrical, or mechanical technical engineering drafting experience using CAD or BIM systems to prepare engineering drawings and other engineering graphic material, at least two (2) years of which must have been in a position with duties comparable to those of Class 5362 Engineering Assistant.

License and Certification: Possession of a valid California driver license.

Substitution: Additional education with major coursework in Computer Aided Design and Drafting from an accredited college or university may be substituted for the required experience on a year-for-year basis (up to a maximum of two (2) years). Thirty (30) semester units or forty-five (45) quarter units equal one (1) year; OR

Possession of a current and valid Autodesk Certified Professional & Expert certificate may be substituted for the two (2) of the four (4) years of verified technical engineering drafting experience above.

Note: One (1) year of full-time employment is considered equivalent to Two Thousand (2,000) hours. Any overtime hours that you work above forty (40) hours per week are not included in the calculation to determine full-time employment.

Desirable Qualification: The stated desirable qualification may be used to identify candidates advancing to the interview process and/or to identify job finalist(s) at the end of the selection process for hiring.

• Experience of drafting/preparing engineering drawings with AutoCAD or Civil 3D systems

Verification of Education and Experience

All work experience, education, training, and other information substantiating how you meet the minimum qualifications must be included on your application by the filing deadline. Information submitted after the filing deadline will not be considered in determining whether you meet the minimum qualifications.

Applicants may be required to submit verification of qualifying education and experience at any point during the recruitment and selection process. More information can be found at: https://sfdhr.org/information-about-hiring-process#verification

Failure to provide the required verification may result in rejection of the application and/or removal from eligibility for referral and appointment in this class.

Resumes will not be accepted in lieu of a completed City and County of San Francisco application.

Note: Any misrepresentation or falsification of one's education, training, or work experience, or attempted deception on the application, may result in disqualification for this and future job opportunities with the City and County of San Francisco. Application completed improperly may be cause for ineligibility, disqualification or may lead to lower scores.

SELECTION PROCEDURES

After application submission, candidates deemed qualified must complete all subsequent steps to advance in this selection process.

The selection process will include an evaluation of applications in relation to minimum requirements. Depending on the number of applicants, the department may establish and implement additional screening mechanisms to comparatively evaluate the qualifications of candidates. If this becomes necessary, only those applicants whose qualifications most closely meet the needs of the department will move forward in the recruitment process.

Minimum Qualification Supplemental Questionnaire (MQSQ)
Candidates may be required to complete an MQSQ as part of the employment application. This MQSQ is designed to obtain specific information regarding an applicant's experience in relation to the Minimum Qualifications (MQ) for this position. The MQSQ will be used to evaluate if the applicant possesses the required minimum qualifications.

HOW TO APPLY

Applications for City and County of San Francisco jobs are only accepted through an online process. Visit https://careers.sf.gov/ and begin the application process.

Select the “Apply Now” button and follow the instructions on the screen.

Applicants will receive a confirmation email that their online application has been received in response to every announcement for which they file. Applicants should retain this confirmation email for their records. Failure to receive this email means that the online application was not submitted or received.

If you have any questions regarding this recruitment or application process, please contact the analyst for this recruitment by email at kathy.mei@sfdpw.org.

Additional Information Regarding Employment with the City and County of San Francisco:

• Information About The Hiring Process
• Conviction History
• Employee Benefits Overview
• Equal Employment Opportunity
• Disaster Service Worker
• ADA Accommodation
• Right to Work
• Copies of Application Documents
• Diversity Statement

Statement on Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion: At the City and County of San Francisco, we share a commitment to a diverse, inclusive and equitable community. Each member of our organization is responsible and accountable for what they say and do to make San Francisco an inclusive and equitable place to live and work by employing fair and just practices to and for all.

The City and County of San Francisco encourages women, minorities and persons with disabilities to apply. Applicants will be considered regardless of their sex, race, age, religion, color, national origin, ancestry, physical disability, mental disability, medical condition (associated with cancer, a history of cancer, or genetic characteristics), HIV/AIDS status, genetic information, marital status, sexual orientation, gender, gender identity, gender expression, military and veteran status, or other protected category under the law.