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Posted: 30-Oct-25
Location: San Francisco, California
Type: Full Time
Salary: $141,554 – $195,346
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Summary
The San Francisco County Transportation Authority plans, funds, and delivers transportation projects to improve travel choices for residents, commuters, and visitors throughout San Francisco. The agency is a central focal point for transportation planning and policy innovation, serving as the designated county Congestion Management Agency (CMA) for San Francisco and the administrator of San Francisco’s transportation sales tax and other voter-approved funding programs.
Reports to: Deputy Director for Capital Projects
Exemption Status: Full-time Exempt
The Principal Engineer will join a team of transportation professionals responsible for development, design, and implementation of some of the most exciting and transformative transportation projects in the Bay Area. The Transportation Authority’s capital development and delivery portfolio includes:
- Yerba Buena Island (YBI) Multi-Use Path Project
- Yerba Buena Island (YBI) Torpedo Building and Bimla Rhinehart Parking Lot Project
- Treasure Island (TI) Ferry Terminal Enhancement Project
- Treasure Island Mobility Management Agency (TIMMA) Congestion Management Program
- Southbound Highway 280 / Ocean Avenue Off-Ramp Improvement Project
- Pennsylvania Avenue Extension (PAX) Project
- Oversight of select transit agency projects utilizing local funding from SFCTA such as Caltrain, TJPA, SFMTA, and BART
- Oversight of select highway projects utilizing local funding from SFCTA or local coordination between Caltrans and other SF departments.
As the Principal Engineer, you will be responsible for managing capital projects through various phases of development including planning and concept design, environmental review, final design, procurement preparation, and implementation. You will also support senior executives in the management and oversight of larger capital projects implemented by the Transportation Authority and our partner agencies. You will work closely with consultants, staff colleagues, and agency partners. We are particularly interested in candidates with interests and experience in either or both of rail transit project development and state highway project development, including Caltrans review and approval processes.
Supervisory Responsibilities
Supervises Associate Engineer. May supervise external consultant teams.
Annual Compensation Range: $141,554 – $195,346
Salary is effectively higher since the Transportation Authority offers an employer contribution to a retirement plan in lieu of Social Security.
In addition, the Transportation Authority offers a generous cafeteria-style benefits package, which includes, but is not limited to:
Retirement: up to 12.58% employer contribution
Insurance: Health, dental, life, and long-term disability. Medical and dependent care pre-tax reimbursement accounts.
Deferred Compensation (Section 457)
Vacation: Three (3) weeks of vacation per year during the first 5 years of service
Holidays: 12 holidays per year, plus 3 personal holidays
Commuter Benefits: Up to $160 per month in Commuter Checks or a $20 per month bike benefit
How to Apply
Send cover letter (indicating where you saw this job posted) and resume via email (jobs@sfcta.org) or mail:
RE: Principal Engineer, Capital Projects
Attn: Human Resources
San Francisco County Transportation Authority
1455 Market St., 22nd Floor
San Francisco, CA 94103
Training and Experience: Completion of a bachelor’s degree in an appropriate discipline such as Transportation Planning, and Civil or Transportation Engineering. Five (5) years of progressively responsible experience in transportation project and program management and a State of California professional engineering license are required. An equivalent combination of education and experience is acceptable.
Knowledge: Advanced knowledge of principles, practices, and techniques of project and program management for capital projects; regulatory requirements and guidelines associated with obligation and expenditure of local, regional, state and federal transportation funds for capital projects; standard cost estimation and value engineering techniques; standard transportation planning principles and methods; consultant contract preparation and oversight of consultant contracts for professional services; database management techniques; and proficiency with standard computer spreadsheet, word processing and internet software.
Skills and Abilities: Ability to implement an effective capital project and program monitoring plan to ensure timely and cost-effective project delivery; familiarity with project scheduling applications; ability to analyze and interpret data pertaining to capital planning issues using appropriate methods and statistical techniques; summarize and present data and prepare written reports and recommendations; speak effectively and write clearly and concisely.