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

City and County of San Francisco; San Francisco (CA); On-site; USD 75,000 - 105,000; Full time

Job summary

City and County of San Francisco’s Public Works department seeks an Engineering Associate I for the Bureau of Engineering, Project Design and Development, in Street Resurfacing Projects at multiple locations. The role supports planning, design and construction activities with a focus on street resurfacing and related improvements.

Under general direction, the position will assist the Streets & Highways Section by preparing engineering drawings for projects involving resurfacing, curb ramps,

Job description

Company Description

. If you previously applied to this specific announcement, your application is already in the system, and you do not need to reapply. Your original application will continue to be considered throughout this recruitment process.

Specific information regarding this recruitment process is listed below.

9/16/26: This job announcement has been reposted to include desirable qualification and extend the closing date of application submissions in order to recruit additional applicants and expand the candidate pool (Original anticipated closing deadline is Wednesday, July 29th, 2026, closed on August 31st, 2026). If you previously applied to this specific announcement, your application is already in the system, and you do not need to reapply. Your original application will continue to be considered throughout this recruitment process.

Company Description

Application Opening: Wednesday, July 22nd, 2026

Application Deadline: Apply immediately. Application filing will be open at least through 11:59pm (PST) of Tuesday, September 22nd, 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.

Job Description

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

• Preparing