San Francisco Public Utilities Commission

Provides drinking water, wastewater treatment, and clean power services to San Francisco and Bay Area counties.

2,300 employees

25 open positions

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Water

Wastewater

Electric Power

Infrastructure

Energy

Government

Environmental Policy

Project Finance

Public Utility Management

Customer Service

Technology

Hydroelectric Power

Water Treatment

Water Transmission

Water Distribution

Sustainability

Strategic Planning

Community Benefits

Legislative Affairs

Emergency Planning

Real Estate

Health & Safety

Seismic Safety

Wholesale Services

Retail Services

About San Francisco Public Utilities Commission

It serves local retail water needs and supplies wholesale water to multiple Bay Area counties, supporting municipal buildings and transit systems.

It conducts large

scale infrastructure projects, such as pipeline construction, wastewater treatment modernization, and expanding the CleanPowerSF community

choice energy program.

It combines traditional utility planning with innovative pilot programs like stormwater retention and creek restoration to minimize runoff.

It uniquely integrates youth apprenticeships and workforce development across various trades, setting it apart from other utilities.

Its history is a testament to civic foresight, evolving from municipal takeovers of private water monopolies into a modern, sustainable public service provider.

Culture & Values

recognized throughout the world as a leading utility delivering high‑quality services through efficient, state‑of‑the‑art technologies

value our highly qualified and dedicated workforce ensuring vision becomes reality

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Company Size2,300 employees

Open Positions25 jobs available

IndustriesWater, Wastewater, Electric Power +22 more

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Key Highlights

Founded in 1932Year of establishmentOriginated during a push for municipal control, the agency began developing infrastructure to meet the growing needs of the city's population.

$700M BudgetAnnual operating budgetResponsible for delivering water, treating sewage, and generating clean power through hydroelectric and solar initiatives.

100 Years of PowerHydroelectric network historyThe Hetch Hetchy Power system provides renewable energy to municipal services and the broader community through its century-old network.

2,300 peopleTeam membersThe team strives to work in harmony with environmental and community interests.

100% Renewable ElectricityCleanPowerSF AchievementDelivered to over 380,000 customers in 2023, two years ahead of the City’s 2025 target.

98% Emissions ReductionGHG Reduction ProgressAchieved over nine years, cutting greenhouse gas emissions from electricity use by 98% from 1990 levels.

357M Gallons RecycledWater Recycling InitiativeTreasure Island Water Resource Recovery Facility will recycle annually, reducing onsite water use by 98% and earning the Envision Platinum Award.

600+ Electric Parking SpacesEV Charging ExpansionElectrified across 50+ projects through the EV Charge SF program.

Open Positions

25 jobs available

San Joaquin Pipeline Project Manager I - Infrastructure – San Francisco Public Utilities Commission (5502) – (161275)Manage design, permitting, construction, and startup of San Joaquin pipeline upgrades.