San Francisco Public Works Bureau of Engineering is seeking two (2) Associate Civil Engineers for the Structural Engineering Section for several different projects. Specifically, these roles will be responsible for a variety of engineering projects, including design of new buildings and alterations of existing buildings; seismic evaluations; design and repair of roadway structures (bridges, stairways, retaining walls, tunnels, etc.); and design and repair of miscellaneous structures such as vaults, tanks, piers, wharves, etc. Please see project and position details below. Project A: BRIDGE INSPECTION AND REPAIR PROJECTS. These projects comprise the inspection and repair of existing bridges owned and maintained by the City and County of San Francisco. Projects include the 4th Street Bridge Corrosion Repair, 4th Street Bridge Rehabilitation, O'Shaughnessy Adit Bridge. Inspection of bridges include over 90 bridges in San Francisco, as well as those at the Crystal Springs and Sunol Watersheds such as the San Andreas Bridge, Geary Road Bridge, Homestead Bridge, etc. During design phase, the deliverables include structural design plans, specifications, and construction cost estimates. During construction phase, the deliverables include review of submittals, responding to contractor requests for information, and structural observations. Design phase for the 4th Street Bridge Corrosion Repair project has already started in early 2026. The anticipated duration of these projects will be up to three (3) years. Project B: EARTHQUAKE SAFETY AND EMERGENCY RESPONSE BOND PROJECTS. These projects comprise design and construction administration of fire stations and police stations in San Francisco. Projects include the new Fire Station No. 2 and Fire Station No. 7, as well as the retrofit of Taraval Police Station. During design phase, the deliverables include structural design plans and specifications. During construction phase, the deliverables include review of submittals, responding to contractor requests for information, and structural observations. The anticipated duration of these projects will be up to three (3) years. Role Description Under general direction, these roles perform professional civil/structural engineering work in the field and office, supervises the work of related staff engaged in engineering work and may act as the project engineer on engineering projects. MAJOR, IMPORTANT, AND ESSENTIAL DUTIES Your duties as Associate Engineer may include, but not limit to the following: 1. Prepares engineering designs, contract drawings and technical specifications to ensure compliance with codes, standards and project requirements 2. Prepares cost and quantity construction estimates and structural calculations for necessary labor, materials and equipment associated with construction, contractors, suppliers, reconstruction, installation, repair, restoration and maintenance 3. Provides engineering support for construction and operations; reviews existing conditions and establishes suitability for use; conducts studies of processes by identifying, obtaining and analyzing samples and data; reviews deliverable submittal and RFIs 4. Performs and coordinates field work activities and field investigation; responds to earthquakes, landslides, and other structural emergencies; analyzes and resolves problems to ensure compliance with regulatory requirements, standards, specifications and performance 5. Develops analytical structural models using ETABS, SAP2000, and other related software 6. Supervises the preparation of detailed construction drawings, technical specifications and structural calculations; assigns and reviews the work of assigned staff and consultants; determines resources necessary to complete assigned work 7. Reviews engineering drawings, specifications, calculations and work products produced by staff, consultants and contractors to ensure accuracy, adequacy and conformance to standards. Verifies quantity, dimensions, safety requirements, and proper test and start-up procedures 8. Prepares and supervises the preparation of a wide variety of technical engineering reports, field reports, regulatory reports, standard operating procedures manuals, emergency operations plans, minutes, public correspondence and other documentation 9. Directs, trains, monitors, evaluates and counsels work activities of other engineering related staff (e.g., drafters) in accordance with appropriate MOUs, Civil Service Commission Rules, and departmental procedures 10. Conducts meetings and public hearings; makes presentations to staff, committees boards, commissions, approval agencies and the general public 11. May drive a city vehicle to and from job sites Qualifications MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS 1. Experience: Three (3) years of verifiable professional civil engineering experience of which two (2) years of professional civil experience equivalent to the City & County of San Francisco Class 5203 Assistant Engineer or higher; AND 2. License and Certification: Possession of a current Certificate of Registration as a Professional Engineer in the State of California in Civil Engineering Substitution: There is no substitution for the required two years of work experience equivalent to a 5203 Assistant Engineer or higher 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. 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. For this recruitment--please submit the following as attachments with your job application: - Copy of the current Certificate of Registration as a Professional Engineer in the State of California in Civil Engineering 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 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 selection process. Additional Information ---HOW TO APPLY--- All job applications for the City and County of San Francisco must be submitted through our online portal. Please visit https://careers.sf.gov/ to begin your application process. Computers are available for the public (9:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. Monday through Friday) to file online applications in the lobby of the Dept. of Human Resources at 1 South Van Ness Avenue, 4th Floor and at the City Career Center at City Hall, 1 Dr. Carlton B. Goodlett Place, Room 110. For this job announcement, select the 'Apply Now' button and follow instructions on the screen to apply. Ensure your application information is accurate, as changes may not be possible after submission. Your first and last name must match your legal ID for verification, and preferred names can be included in parentheses. Use your personal email address, not a shared or work email, to avoid unfixable issues. Upon successful submission, applicants will receive a confirmation email from [email protected]. Keep this email for your records. If you do not receive it, your application was not submitted successfully. Important Email Contact Information: Applicants may be contacted by email about this recruitment and, therefore, it is your responsibility to ensure that your registered email address is accurate and kept up-to-date. Also, applicants must ensure that emails from CCSF is not blocked on your computer by a spam filter. To prevent blocking, applicants should set up their email to accept CCSF mail from the following addresses (@sfgov.org, @sfdpw.org, @sfport.com, @flysfo.com, @sfwater.org, @sfdph.org, @asianart.org, @sfmta.com, @sfpl.org, @dcyf.org, @first5sf.org, @famsf.org, @ccsf.edu, @smartalerts.info, and @smartrecruiters.com). HR Analyst Information: If you have any questions regarding this recruitment or application process, please get in touch with the analyst, Kathy Mei at [email protected]. Please include the recruitment ID, PEX-5207-164215, in the subject line. Videos To Watch https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=04_ybypkyJA