Senior Engineer - Electrical - Citywide (5211) - (C00377)

Overview

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.

Important Information & Application Steps

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

After Submitting Your Application :

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.

The essential functions of the class may vary depending upon assignment and may include :

Qualifications

Notes :

Substitutions for Engineering Specialties :

Other notes for out-of-state applicants :

Working Conditions

Some positions may require lifting up to 50 pounds; climbing ladders; working in high places and confined spaces; exposure to various weather conditions and outdoors; bending, sitting, and walking for extended periods of time and over uneven surfaces. Positions may require specific schedules including weekends, holidays, part time, nights, and / or overtime.

Verification

Applicants may be required to submit verification of qualifying education and experience at any point in the application, examination and / or departmental selection process. Falsifying information may result in disqualification. For more information on verification, visit Hiring Process and How to Verify 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. Resumes will not be accepted in lieu of a completed City and County of San Francisco application. Applications completed improperly may be cause for ineligibility, disqualification or may lead to lower scores.

One year of full-time employment is equivalent to 2000 hours; overtime hours are not included in this calculation.

Selection Procedures

After application submission, qualified candidates must complete all subsequent steps, including the Minimum Qualification Supplemental Questionnaire with Training and Experience Evaluation (100%). The questionnaire collects information related to the minimum qualifications and is used to determine final score and rank on the eligible list / score report.

Eligible List / Score Report :

A confidential eligible list of applicants will be created for certification purposes. The list may be public upon request after exhaustion or resolution of referrals. The list and scores may change after adoption as directed by the HR Director or Civil Service Commission and is valid for 6 months, with possible extension.

Please note : This citywide recruitment and its resulting eligible list score report may be used to fill positions in various City departments.

To find Departments which use this classification, click here.

How to Apply

All job applications must be submitted through the online portal. Visit https : / / careers.sf.gov / to begin. Computers are available at the Dept. of Human Resources and City Career Center locations to file online.

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 to avoid accessibility issues.

Upon successful submission, applicants will receive a confirmation email from notification@careers.sf.gov. If you do not receive it, your application was not submitted successfully. For questions, contact the exam analyst, Tamara Ranney, at tamara.ranney@sfgov.org.

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, color, national origin, ancestry, physical or mental disability, medical condition, HIV / AIDS status, genetic information, marital status, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, military or veteran status, or other protected category under the law.

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