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

Specific information regarding this recruitment process is listed below. Application Opening:  Wednesday, July 22th, 2026 Application Deadline:  Apply immediately.  Application filing will be open at least through 11:59pm (PST) of Wednesday, July 29th, 2026 and will close any time thereafter Recruitment ID:  PEX-5364-164381 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 is seeking an Engineering Associate I at the Bureau of Engineering of Project Design and Development division for Street Resurfacing Projects at various locations. The project scope includes resurfacing multiple blocks, performing localized base repairs, constructing required curb ramps, and completing associated drainage improvements. Under general direction, the Engineering Associate I will assist the Streets & Highways Section by preparing engineering drawings related to planning, design and construction of projects related to street resurfacing and streetscape improvements. IMPORTANT AND ESSENTIAL DUTIES Your duties as Engineering Associate I may include, but are not limited to the following: Preparing engineering drawings and other graphic material for projects related to street resurfacing, streetscape, and accessibility improvements 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, Civil 3D and/or BIM drafting procedures and standards for use in the preparation of designs and construction drawings Conducting field investigation and gathering, preparing, and maintaining data, records and reports for the preparation of designs and construction drawings Incorporating data from topographical surveys into AutoCAD and Civil 3D to prepare drawings, create Civil 3D surfaces, prepare design models and support the preparation of construction 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 to 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. Driving a city Vehicle to and from work sites, as required MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS Experience: Four (4) years of verified civil (including structural /or transportation) 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 .  AND 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. Verification of Education and Experience : All work experience, education, training, and other information substantiating how you meet the minimum qualifications must be included on y