Senior City Engineer (Exempt to Permanent)

SFMTA; San Francisco (CA); On-site; USD 176,000 - 214,000; Full time

Job summary

City and County of San Francisco seeks an Exempt to Permanent Engineer (5241) to lead and manage professional engineering staff on a variety of civil projects citywide. The role involves supervising engineers, preparing designs, cost estimates, and contract documents, and coordinating with consultants and inspectors to ensure on‑time, compliant project delivery.

The position requires a California PE license in civil, mechanical, electrical, chemical or environmental disciplines, plus five years

Qualifications

• Current SF exempt employee in Class 5241 with 2,080 hours in the class and no break in service.
• Five years of verifiable professional engineering experience across civil, chemical, sanitary, environmental, mechanical, electrical, or transportation.
• Licensed as a Professional Engineer in California in Civil, Mechanical, Electrical, Chemical (environmental/sanitary), or Transportation (traffic).

Responsibilities

• Supervises professional and technical engineers, inspectors, and technicians on a range of projects.
• Prepares studies, designs, cost estimates, specifications, and contract documents for building, bridge, and road projects.
• Reviews bids, negotiates contracts and changes, and resolves disputes with vendors and consultants.
• Oversees field inspections and ensures compliance with project objectives and codes.
• Reviews regulations and prepares technical reports and presentations for stakeholders.

Skills

Exempt status 5241

Civil engineering experience

Project supervision

Education

Professional Engineer (CA)

Job description

City and County of San Francisco seeks an Exempt to Permanent Engineer (5241) to lead and manage professional engineering staff on a variety of civil projects citywide. The role involves supervising engineers, preparing designs, cost estimates, and contract documents, and coordinating with consultants and inspectors to ensure on‑time, compliant project delivery.

The position requires a California PE license in civil, mechanical, electrical, chemical or environmental disciplines, plus five years