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Engineer - Electrical - Citywide (5241) - (C00386)

Engineer - Electrical - Citywide (5241) - (C00386)

Sf HrcSan Francisco, CA, United States
22 hours ago
Job type
  • Full-time
  • Permanent
Job description

Engineer - Electrical - Citywide (5241) - (C00386)

Apply using SmartRecruiters, the City and County of San Francisco's application portal.

Department : Citywide

Job class : 5241-Engineer

Salary range : $169,806.00 - $206,414.00

Role type : Permanent Civil Service

Hours : Full-time

Exam type : Class Based Test

Rule : Rule of 7

List type : Combined Promotive and Entrance

About :

THIS IS A CITYWIDE EXAM

San Francisco is a vibrant and dynamic city, on the forefront of economic growth & innovation, urban development, arts & entertainment as well as social issues & change. This rich tapestry of culture and ideas is sustained by our City's commitment to heighten the quality of life for the diverse population of San Franciscans and residents of the greater Bay Area. Our employees play an important role not only in making our City what it is today, but also in shaping the future of San Francisco.

Application Instructions :

  • 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

  • Confirmation Email : Verify you receive a confirmation email. If not, your application was NOT successfully submitted.
  • Save a Copy : Retain a copy of the recruitment announcement for reference (List ID : CBT-5241-C00386)
  • Contact Information : For any questions, contact Tamara Ranney at tamara.ranney@sfgov.org .

    • 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 vary depending on assignment and 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.

    • How to qualify

    1. Five (5) years of verifiable professional Electrical Engineering experience, which includes two (2) years experience equivalent to City and County of San Francisco class 5207 Associate Engineer or higher;

    AND

    2. Possession of a current Certificate of Registration as a Professional Engineer in the State of California in Electrical Engineering.

    Substitutions / Notes :

    1. 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.

    2. There is no substitution for the required two years of work experience equivalent to a 5207 Associate Engineer or higher.

    3. 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.

    What else should I know?

    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.

    We are an equal opportunity employer and welcome applications from diverse candidates.

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