Engineering Associate – Project Design & Development - Public Works

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

• Full-time
• Job Code and
  
  Title:
  
  5364-Engineering Associate I
• Fill Type:
  Permanent Exempt

Specific information regarding this recruitment process is listed below.

Application Opening:Wednesday, July 22th, 2026
Final date to receive applications: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 :PEX-

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 athttps://(Use the "Apply for this Job" box below). 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, preparedesign 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…