Structural Engineer Bureau of Engineering - Public Works

Structural Engineer (5218) - Bureau of Engineering - Public Works (166719)

• Full-time
• Certification Rule:
  Rule of the List
• Exam Type:
  Position Based Test
• Job Code and
  
  Title:
  
  5218-Structural Engineer
• Fill Type:
  Permanent Civil Service
• Compensation: USD 193830 - USD 235534 - yearly

Specific information regarding this recruitment process is listed below. This is a Position-Based Test conducted in accordance with CSC Rule 111A.

Application Opening:
Friday, September 4, 2026

Final date to receive applications:
Apply immediately. Application filing will be open at least through 11:59pm (PST) of Monday, September 14, 2026, and will close any time thereafter

Compensation Range: $193,000 - $235,534 annually

Recruitment -; RTF

Appointment Type:
Permanent Civil Service

The current position is located at the San Francisco Department of Public Works. The eligible list resulting from this examination may be utilized for future positions in this class in other City departments.

San Francisco Public Works (SF Public Works) is recruiting to fill the position of Structural Engineer (5218 Structural Engineer)

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://www.sfpublicworks.org to learn more about the department’s core values, Racial Equity Initiative, leadership team, history, budget and more.

Under general direction, the Structural Engineer performs professional structural engineering work in the field and office; supervises and manages professional and technical engineering staff, consultants, and other related staff engaged in engineering projects; prepares plans, specifications, and construction estimates for new construction and alteration of existing structures; and acts as the structural engineer-of-record for projects.

• Preparing engineering designs, analysis, calculations, drawings, and specifications to ensure compliance with codes, standards, and project requirements for new construction and alteration of existing structures using various materials including concrete, steel, masonry, light gauge steel, and wood.
• Providing construction administration, including review of contractor submittals and requests for information, development of supplemental information, and performance of structural observation.
• Preparing engineering studies and reports for a wide variety of projects, including seismic evaluation of existing buildings, and design criteria documents.
• Directing and supervising professional and technical engineering personnel, including consultants, in the preparation of engineering studies, reports, designs, calculations, cost estimates, specifications, and contract documents for a wide variety of projects.
• Performing field investigations of landslides, structural failures, potential hazards, and complex structural problems and…