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

Company Description

Specific information regarding this recruitment process is listed below.

Application Opening: Tuesday, February 24th, 2026
Application Deadline: Apply immediately. Application filing will be open at least through 5pm of Monday, March 2nd, 2026 and will close any time thereafter
Recruitment ID: PEX-5364-161877, RTF0161876-00215156

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

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. 

Job Description

Under general direction, the Engineering Associate I will assist the Hydraulic Engineering Section by preparing engineering drawings related to planning, design and construction of wastewater collection systems replacement, renewal and improvement projects.   

MAJOR, IMPORTANT, AND ESSENTIAL DUTIES

• Preparing engineering drawings and other graphic material for wastewater collection system replacement, renewal and improvement projects 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 and/or BIM drafting procedures and standards
• Conducting field investigation and gathering, preparing, and maintaining data, records and reports for the preparation of designs and drawings
• Incorporating data from topographical surveys to prepare 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 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
• Updating GIS base maps for the City’s wastewater collection system facilities
• Performing other related duties as assigned

Qualifications

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

Experience: Four (4) years of verified civil (including structural /or transportation), or electrical, or mechanical 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.

License and Certification: Possession of a valid Calif