Engineer Principal - Citywide (5212) - (C00435)

THIS IS A CITYWIDE EXAM San Francisco is a vibrant and dynamic city, on the forefront of economic growth & innovation, urban development, arts & entertainment as well as social issues & change. This rich tapestry of culture and ideas is sustained by our City's commitment to heighten the quality of life for the diverse population of San Franciscans and residents of the greater Bay Area. Our employees play an important role not only in making our City what it is today, but also in shaping the future of San Francisco. Important Information & Application Steps Application Instructions: + Use youru00a0personal emailu2014school and work emails may become inaccessible. + Please complete the questionnaire -- itu00a0is part of application and selection process. + We review your application,u00a0NOTu00a0your resumeu2014complete it fully and highlight your relevant experience. + Your first and last name must match your legal ID for verification. + If interested in other specialties, apply separately for each. Application Opens:u00a0April 20, 2026 Application Filing Deadline:u00a05:00 PM on May 8, 2026 After Submitting Your Application: + Confirmation Email:u00a0Verify you receive a confirmation email. If not, your application wasu00a0NOTu00a0successfully submitted. + Connect with us:u00a0Add our emails to your contacts to avoid delays in updates.u00a0SFHR Email Extensions ( + Save a Copy:u00a0Retain a copy of the recruitment announcement for reference (List ID: CBT-5212-C00435) + Contact Information:u00a0For any questions, contact Tamara Ranney at. Under general administrative direction, the Principal Engineer/Architect manages, plans, assigns and directs the activities of several units or a group of professional and sub-professional engineering/architectural personnel engaged in a wide variety of design and/or construction projects. u00a0 The essential functions of the class may vary depending upon assignment and may include: + Planning, directing and coordinating the design activities of a number of major sections engaged in complex engineering and/or architectural projects. + Establishing, preparing, managing,u00a0reviewing and monitoring organizational budgets. + Establishing and evaluating organizational goals and objectives;u00a0planning,u00a0coordinating and directing the activities of professional engineering and/or architectural personnel with those of contractors, subcontractors, state and local agencies,u00a0and inspection and construction personnel. + Supervising subordinate personnel,u00a0completing performance appraisals, and participating in the disciplinary process when necessary. + Establishing design and construction standards; reviewing and approving correspondence,u00a0reports,u00a0estimates and other materials. + Writing policies,u00a0procedures,u00a0correspondence and evaluations. + Conducting important negotiations with representatives of government andu00a0architectural and engineering agencies. + Coordinating,u00a0interpreting, and enforcing policies; conferring and coordinating with operating division managers, other departments, andu00a0state and local agencies. + Making presentations to boards,u00a0organizations, and the public. + Performs other related duties as assigned. u00a0 1. Nine (9) years verifiable professional engineering (e.g. civil, electrical, mechanical, sanitary/chemical/environmental, transportation/traffic, or structural) work experience, of which six (6) years of that experience must be as a licensed professional engineer. Two (2) of the nine (9) years must be equivalent to the City and County of San Francisco class 5211 Senior Engineer (; AND u00a0 u00a02. Possession of a current Certificate of Registration as a Professional Engineer in the State of California. Substitutions for Engineer Specialty: 1. A Master's Degree in Engineering may substitute for 1 (one) year of work experience. 2. A PhD in Engineering may substitute for 2 (two) years of work experience. Notesu00a0for Engineer Specialty: 3. Some engineering positions may require possession of a certificate issued by the International Conference of Building Officials (ICBO), International Code Council (ICC) or an equivalent certifying body. 4. Some positions may require additional special engineering licensing and/or work experience in areas such as Construction Management, Structural Design, Corrosion, Fire Protection, Geotechnical Engineering, Environmental, or Instrumentation and Control Systems, additional disciplines may be determined at a later time. u00a0 This note applies to all candidates who are applying from out of the state of California for all specialties: 1. Candidates licensed in other states who otherwise meet the minimum requirements of this announcement, but do not possess the required California license, may file for this examination, and if successful, will be placed under waiver on the resulting eligible list until the required California license is presented. u00a0 License or Certificate: Some positions may require a valid driver license. Working Conditions:u00a0Some positions may require specific lifting up to 50 pounds; climbing ladders; working in high places and confined spaces; exposure to various weather conditions and outdoors; bending, sitting, and walking for extended periods of time and over uneven surfaces. Positions in this class may also be required to work specific schedules which may include weekends, holidays, part time, nights, and/or overtime. Verification: Applicants may be required to submit verification of qualifying education and experience at any point in the application, examination and/or departmental selection process.u00a0Note:u00a0Falsifying oneu2019s 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.u00a0u00a0For more information on verification, please visit the following links:u00a0Hiring Process (u00a0andu00a0u00a0How to Verify Education and Experience ( 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. One year of full-time employment is equivalent to 2000 hours, (2000 hours of qualifying work experience is based on a 40 hours work week), any overtime hours that you work above forty (40) hours per week are not included in the calculation to determine full-time employment. 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 with Training and Experience Evaluation (100%): Candidates will be prompted to complete a Supplemental Questionnaire with Training and Experience Evaluation as part of the online employment application. This Minimum Qualification Supplemental Questionnaire is designed to obtain specific information regarding an applicant's experience in relation to the Minimum Qualifications for this position. Applicants must also complete the official application. It is essential that applicants provide complete information in identifying their education, experience and training. The Minimum Qualification Supplemental Questionnaire will be used to evaluate if the applicant possesses the required minimum qualifications and if so, it will also be used to determine the final score and rank on the eligible list/score report. Eligible List/Score Report: A confidential eligible list of applicant names that have passed the civil service examination process will be created and used for certification purposes only. An examination score report will be established, so applicants can view the ranks, final scores, and number of eligible candidates. Applicant information, including names of applicants on the eligible list, shall not be made public unless required by law. However, an eligible list shall be made available for public inspection, upon request once the eligible list is exhausted or expired and referrals resolved. The eligible list/score report resulting from this civil service examination process is subject to change after adoption (e.g., as a result of appeals), as directed by the Human Resources Director or the Civil Service Commission. The duration of the eligible list resulting from this examination process will be of 6 monthsu00a0and may be extended with the approval of the Human Resources Director. Additional selection processes may be conducted by the hiring department prior to making final hiring decisions. Please note:u00a0This Citywide recruitment and its resulting eligible list score report may be used to fill positions in various Cityu00a0departments.u00a0u00a0 To find Departments which use this classification, please see the list here (. Terms of Announcement and Appeal Rights The terms of this announcement may be appealed under Civil Service Rule 110.4. Such appeals must be submitted in writing to the Department of Human Resources, 1 S Van Ness Avenue, 4th Floor, San Francisco, CA 94103-5413 by close of business on the 5th business day following the issuance date of this examination announcement. Information concerning other Civil Service Commission Rules involving announcements, applications and examination policies, including applicant appeal rights, can be found on the Civil Service Commission website atu00a0 Additional Information Regarding Employment with the City and County of San Francisco: u00a0Information About the Hiring Process ( u25cfu00a0u00a0u00a0u00a0u00a0Conviction History ( u25cfu00a0u00a0u00a0u00a0u00a0Employee Benefits Overviewu00a0 (u00a0 u25cfu00a0u00a0u00a0u00a0u00a0Equal Employment Opportunity ( u25cfu00a0u00a0u00a0u00a0u00a0Disaster Service Worker (later date.-,Disaster Service Workers,-By State law) u25cfu00a0u00a0u00a0u00a0u00a0ADA Accommodation ( u25cfu00a0u00a0u00a0u00a0u00a0Veterans Preference ( u25cfu00a0u00a0u00a0u00a0u00a0Seniority Credit in Promotional Exams ( u25cfu00a0u00a0u00a0u00a0u00a0Right to Work (to Work) u25cfu00a0u00a0u00a0u00a0u00a0Copies of Application Documents (of Application Documents) u25cfu00a0u00a0u00a0u00a0u00a0Diversity Statement (more-,Diversity Statement,-The City and) u00a0 HOW TO APPLY All job applications for the City and County of San Francisco must be submitted through our online portal. Please visitu00a0begin your application process. No other methods of application will be accepted. Computers are available for the public (9:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. Monday through Friday) to file online applications in the lobby of the Dept. of Human Resources at 1 South Van Ness Avenue, 4th Floor and at theu00a0City Career Center (u00a0at City Hall, 1 Dr. Carlton B. Goodlett Place, Room 110. Ensure your application information is accurate, as changes may not be possible after submission. Your first and last name must match your legal ID for verification, and preferred names can be included in parentheses. Use your personal email address, not a shared or work email, to avoid unfixable issues. Upon successful submission, applicants will receive a confirmation email from. Keep this email for your records.u00a0If you do not receive it, your application was not submitted successfully. u00a0 Exam Analyst Information: If you have any questions regarding this recruitment or application process, please contact the exam analyst, Tamara Ranney by email at u00a0 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.

Created: 2026-04-22