Civil Engineer IV

County of Kauai; United States; On-site; USD 89,960 - 111,767; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

21 days of vacation leave

21 days of sick leave

13 paid holidays

Free medical coverage for family

Vested retirement benefits after 10 years

Job summary

The County of Kauai is seeking a qualified Civil Engineer IV to perform advanced professional engineering tasks in design, construction, and maintenance of civil projects. Candidates must hold a degree in engineering and have three years of relevant engineering experience. Responsibilities include supervising surveys, designing infrastructure, and preparing contracts.

This role offers a comprehensive benefits package including vacation, sick leave, and free medical coverage for the entire family.

Qualifications

• Minimum three years of professional civil engineering experience.
• Valid professional civil engineer license in Hawaii.
• Valid motor vehicle operator's license.

Responsibilities

• Supervise preliminary and final surveys for projects.
• Design reservoirs, bridges, and other structures.
• Prepare specifications and contract documents.
• Supervise construction and inspection activities.

Skills

Civil Engineering

Project Management

Surveying

Construction Supervision

Education

Baccalaureate degree in engineering

Job description

Job Title: Civil Engineer IVSalary Range: $8,061.00 - $10,015.00Position Salary: 8,061.00 USD MonthlyLocation: Department of Public Works Engineering, Department of Water – Engineering, County of Kaua'i, Hawaii

Job Summary

Performs difficult professional engineering work in the design, construction, maintenance, and operation of civil engineering projects; prepares designs, plans, specifications, estimates and reports; and performs other related duties as required.

Responsibilities

• Make office and field studies of proposed projects and supervise preliminary and final surveys.
• Establish bench marks and take cross-sections, profiles, and contours.
• Make survey computations and prepare preliminary drawings.
• Design reservoirs, retaining walls, bridges, culverts, tunnels, sewers, sidewalks, highways, and water lines; and other concrete, steel, and timber structures by computing grades and alignments, loadings and stresses, determining size, proportion, and dimensions; and supervise preparation of construction plans and drawings.
• Prepare specifications and contract documents and cost and quantity estimates.
• Supervise construction and inspection activities.
• Interpret plans and specifications, changes, and correct plans.
• Keep records of work done, materials used, and prepare monthly and final payment estimates.
• Check plans and specifications of building and structures for compliance with the building code.
• Review test reports and soil analysis reports.
• Supervise and participate in hydrologic, land use, land development, economic, and other studies.
• Perform other related duties as required.

Minimum Qualifications

A combination of education and experience substantially equivalent to graduation from an accredited college or university with a baccalaureate degree in engineering and three (3) years of professional civil engineering experience.

License Requirement

Possession of a valid professional civil engineer license in the State of Hawaii and a valid motor vehicle operator's license (Hawaiʻi Type 3 or equivalent).

Work Shift / Schedule

Monday – Friday (United States of America)

Equal Opportunity Employer

It is the policy of the County of Kauaʻi that there shall be no discrimination in employment pursuant to Title VII of the Civil Rights Act of 1964 as amended, the Rehabilitation Act of 1973, the Americans with Disabilities Act of 1990 as amended, and the Hawaii Revised Statutes Chapters 368 and 378. Except for bona fide occupational or other legal requirements, no individual employed by the County, or applying for employment with the County, shall be subjected to discrimination on the basis of race, sex, sexual orientation, age, religion, color, ancestry, national origin, disability, marital status, pregnancy or reproductive health decisions, arrest and court record, assignment of child support, national guard participation, veteran status, credit history, domestic/sexual violence victim status, or any other basis covered by state or federal laws governing non‑discrimination.

Benefits

• 21 days of vacation leave
• 21 days of sick leave
• 13 paid holidays (14 in an election year)
• Free medical coverage for your entire family
• Vested retirement benefits after 10 years of service