Associate Engineer (Civil) (5207 PEX) – Project Design & Development – San Francisco Public Works

Specific information regarding this recruitment process is listed below. Application Opening:  Friday, July 10th, 2026 Application Deadline:  Apply immediately.  Application filing will be open at least through 11:59pm (PST) of Friday, July 17th, 2026 and will close any time thereafter Recruitment ID:  PEX-5207-164215 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 Becoming a City employee means being a part of a team that cares about making a difference. Your work will shape both the present and future of San Francisco. When you work for the City, you’re choosing a job with purpose. 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 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. Prepare