Career Opportunity

Senior Engineer - Structural Engineering - Public Works (5211) (143048)

Recruitment: RTF0143044-01124782

Published: February 23, 2024

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About:

Application Opening: Thursday, February 1, 2024
Application Deadline: Friday, February 23, 2024.
Compensation Range: $187,070 to $227,318 annually
Recruitment ID: RTF0143044 – 01124782

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. The duration of the appointment may not exceed three (3) years.

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

Public Works currently has a vacancy for the position of Senior Engineer within our Structural Engineering Section.

The Bureau of Engineering

Provides civil, mechanical, electrical, structural, geotechnical and hydraulic engineering services. The group provides a full range of professional services, including program and master planning, engineering analysis and studies, conceptual and detailed design for construction, replacement, and improvements of right-of-way infrastructure (roadways, streetscape, water distribution and wastewater collection system, emergency fire protection system, traffic signals, streetlights, bridges, retaining walls and tunnels); upgrade, construction and renovation of public buildings and facilities (hospitals, schools, laboratories, libraries, recreation centers, City administration buildings and offices, police and fire stations, pump stations, water and wastewater treatment facilities). The team also coordinates disability access and regulatory affairs.

The Structural Engineering Section of San Francisco Public Works - Bureau of Engineering is looking for a talented and self-motivated Senior Engineer to lead a group of engineers and to perform civil and structural engineering work in the field and office related to building, infrastructure, and roadway projects.

Role description

Working with general direction, as a Senior Structural Engineer, you will apply your expertise in civil and structural engineering to plan, design, and oversee engineering projects in the field and office. You will supervise, and mentor other engineers and staff involved in the projects. You will act as the project engineer and ensure that the projects meet the quality, safety, and budget standards. To qualify and be successful in this position, you need to have a solid background in structural engineering analysis and design, as well as experience in structural engineering projects.

The Senior Engineer will be a group leader and lead engineer responsible for a variety of engineering projects, including design of new buildings and alterations of existing buildings, design, and repair of roadway structures (bridges, stairways, retaining walls, tunnels, etc.), design of wastewater collection and treatment system facilities, water treatment plants, and miscellaneous structures such as tanks, piers, wharves, etc.  The work requires interpretation of regulations, laws, policies, procedures, guidelines, and standards, and utilizing them in preparation of technical documents.  You will be a member of investigation teams responding to earthquakes, landslides, and other structural emergencies.

Important and Essential Duties:

• Developing project work scope and fee proposals. 
• Establishing and monitoring design budgets and schedules. 
• Preparing structural calculations, technical specifications, construction estimates, contract drawings, and technical engineering reports and other documentation. 
• Developing analytical structural models. 
• Reviewing shop drawing submittals and responding to requests for information. 
• Conducting field investigations and surveys. 
• Training and mentoring staff. 
• Conducting meetings and making presentations. 
• Performing other related duties as required.  

How to qualify

Minimum Qualifications

Experience:

Seven (7) years of verifiable professional structural engineering work experience, which includes four (4) years of experience as a licensed professional Structural engineer.  Two (2) of the seven (7) years must be equivalent to or higher than a 5241 Engineer (supervising and managing professional and technical engineering staff, consultants, and other related staff engaged in a variety of engineering projects).

AND

License and Certification:

• Possession of a Certificate of Registration as a Professional Engineer in the State of California in Civil Engineering. 
• Possession of a Certificate of Registration as a Professional Engineer in the State of California in Structural Engineering.
• A valid Class C driver’s license.

 Desirable Qualifications:
The stated desirable qualifications may be used to identify job finalists at the end of the selection process when candidates are referred for hiring.

• Post-graduate degrees in structural engineering.  
• Experience as manager of engineering staff.  
• Ability to use engineering software programs; maintain an effective working relationship with a variety of people; communicate effectively orally and in writing; and understand, explain, and apply pertinent laws, regulations, codes, and ordinances.  
• Knowledge of ASCE 7, ASCE 41, ACI 318, AISC, and CBC is desirable.  
• Experience with AutoCAD and REVIT software, Microsoft Office Suite and experience using SAP, ETABS, RISA, SAFE and other structural programs are desirable. 

Verification:
Applicants may be required to submit verification of qualifying education and experience at any point during the recruitment and selection process. If education verification is required, information on how to verify education requirements, including verifying foreign education credits or degree equivalency, can be found at https://sfdhr.org/how-verify-education-requirements.

Note: Falsifying one's education, training, or work experience or attempted deception on the application may result in disqualification for this and future job opportunities with the City and County of San Francisco.

Note: Please be very clear in your application how you meet the Minimum Qualifications of this position. Applications that do not appear to meet the Minimum Qualifications may not move forward in the recruitment process.

All work experience, education, training, and other information substantiating how you meet the minimum qualifications must be included on your application by the filing deadline. Information submitted after the filing deadline will not be considered in determining whether you meet the minimum qualifications.

Resumes will not be accepted in lieu of a completed City and County of San Francisco application. 

Applications completed improperly may be cause for ineligibility, disqualification or may lead to lower scores. 

Selection Procedures:
After application submission, candidates deemed qualified must complete all subsequent steps to advance in this selection process, which includes the following:

Minimum Qualification Supplemental Questionnaire (MQSQ):
Candidates may be required to complete a MQSQ as part of the employment application. This MQSQ is designed to obtain specific information regarding an applicant's experience in relation to the Minimum Qualifications (MQ) for this position. The MQSQ will be used to evaluate if the applicant possesses the required minimum qualifications.

Applicants who meet the minimum qualifications are not guaranteed advancement through all of the steps in the selection procedure.

What else should I know?

Additional Information Regarding Employment with the City and County of San Francisco:

• Information About The Hiring Process
• Conviction History
• Employee Benefits Overview  
• Equal Employment Opportunity 
• Disaster Service Worker
• ADA Accommodation
• Right to Work
• Copies of Application Documents
• Diversity Statement

Statement on Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion: At the City and County of San Francisco, we share a commitment to a diverse, inclusive and equitable community. Each member of our organization is responsible and accountable for what they say and do to make San Francisco an inclusive and equitable place to live and work by employing fair and just practices to and for all.

Applicants will receive a confirmation email that their online application has been received in response to every announcement for which they file. Applicants should retain this confirmation email for their records. Failure to receive this email means that the online application was not submitted or received.

If you have any questions regarding this recruitment or application process, please contact the Analyst, Tara Stevens at tara.stevens@sfdpw.org.

The City and County of San Francisco encourages women, minorities and persons with disabilities to apply. Applicants will be considered regardless of their sex, race, age, religion, color, national origin, ancestry, physical disability, mental disability, medical condition (associated with cancer, a history of cancer, or genetic characteristics), HIV/AIDS status, genetic information, marital status, sexual orientation, gender, gender identity, gender expression, military and veteran status, or other protected category under the law.