Job Details

Company Description

Energy Jobline is the largest and fastest growing global Energy Job Board and Energy Hub. We have an audience reach of over 7 million energy professionals, 400,000+ monthly advertised global energy and engineering jobs, and work with the leading energy companies worldwide.

Industry Focus

We focus on the Oil & Gas, Renewables, Engineering, Power, and Nuclear markets as well as emerging technologies in EV, Battery, and Fusion.

Location

San Francisco, California.

Application Details

• Application Opening: October 9, 2025
• Application Filing Deadline: October 24, 2025 at 11:59 PM
• Annual Salary: $111,618 to $135,642

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 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.

Job Overview

Under supervision, performs beginning-level engineering work in the field and the office following established engineering methods and procedures; assists professional engineers in tasks requiring advanced engineering skill and/or judgment; makes contacts with the public, contractors, and others on engineering matters; gathers, prepares, and maintains engineering data, records, and reports; applies engineering principles and practices to civil, mechanical, electrical, environmental, or transportation engineering problems; performs related duties as required. The Junior Engineer may direct the work of technical and/or clerical staff.

Major Duties

• Prepares or assists in preparing studies, calculations, designs, drawings, sketches, and plans using AutoCAD and other software tools.
• Makes field inspections of existing structures and sites to determine necessity for future construction, repair, or maintenance; conducts preliminary field studies and surveys and collects data relative to the preparation of designs and drawings.
• Makes regular field inspections of construction and repair projects in progress to ensure conformance with plans, specifications, and codes; checks and records work progress at various construction sites.
• Prepares or assists in the preparation of reports, contract specifications, lists of materials, cost estimates, schedules, and progress payments.
• Prepares or assists in the preparation of departmental reports and reports concerning field conditions, the progress of projects, the results of studies, and other matters.
• Provides written and oral responses to a variety of inquiries from other agencies, contractors, and the general public.
• May direct the activities of technical and/or clerical staff.
• Prepares correspondence and minutes.
• Performs specialized duties in the areas of civil, mechanical, electrical, transportation and/or environmental engineering.

Qualifications

• Possession of a baccalaureate degree or graduate degree that is accredited by the Accreditation Board for Engineering and Technology (ABET) with a major in Electrical Engineering.
• Possession of a baccalaureate degree or graduate degree from a non-ABET accredited program with a major in Electrical Engineering and possession of a valid Engineer-in-Training certificate issued by the Council of Examiners for Engineering and Surveying (NCEES).
• Possession of a Professional Engineer (PE) license in Electrical Engineering from the California Board of Professional Engineers, Land Surveyors and Geologists.

Notes:

A) Candidates who are projected to graduate with one of the above degrees within six months of the filing deadline will be invited to take the examination, but will not be eligible to be hired until they have successfully met one of the above Minimum Qualifications. Candidates who are within six months of graduation from a non-ABET accredited program must already possess an EIT by the filing deadline in order to be invited to the examination.

B) Most positions also require a valid California driver license.

EEO/Equal Opportunity

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

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 at a later time. 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.

Electrical Engineering Written Examination (Weight 100%): Candidates will be administered a written multiple-choice exam to determine their relative knowledge, skill and ability level in one or more of the following job related areas as appropriate. These areas may include, but not be limited to: Knowledge of Ethics and Professional Practice; Knowledge of Engineering Economics; Knowledge of Engineering Sciences; Knowledge of Circuit Analysis; Knowledge of Linear Systems; Knowledge of Electronics; Knowledge of Power; Knowledge of Electromagnetics; Knowledge of Control Systems; Knowledge of Commutations and Computer Networks; Knowledge of Digital Systems; and Ability to perform mathematical calculations.

Candidates must achieve a passing score on all examination components to be placed on the Eligible List. The hiring department may administer additional position-specific procedures to make final hiring decisions.

How to Apply

All job applications for the City and County of San Francisco must be submitted through our online portal. Please visit to begin your application process.