Civil Engineer V

County of Kauai; United States; On-site; USD 97,158 - 120,717; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

21 days of vacation leave

21 days of sick leave

13 paid holidays

FREE medical for family

Vested retirement benefits after 10 years

Job summary

The County of Kauai is seeking a Civil Engineer V to supervise the design, construction, maintenance, and operation of civil engineering projects within the Department of Public Works. The ideal candidate will have a baccalaureate degree in engineering, valid professional license in Hawaii, and at least one year of professional experience.

Key responsibilities include preparing designs and supervising various engineering projects. Benefits include vacation time, sick leave, and family medical coverage.

Qualifications

• Combination of education and experience equivalent to a baccalaureate degree in engineering.
• One year of professional civil engineering work experience after licensure.
• Valid professional civil engineer license in Hawaii.

Responsibilities

• Supervise design, construction, maintenance, and operation of civil engineering projects.
• Prepare and supervise the preparation of designs, plans, specifications, estimates, and reports.
• Review construction plans and approve changes during construction.

Skills

Supervision

Civil engineering design

Project management

Education

Baccalaureate degree in engineering

Job description

Job Title

Civil Engineer V

Salary

$8,706.00 - $10,817.00 per month.

Location

Department of Public Works, Engineering Department of Water – Engineering

Employment Type

Civil Service.

Job Summary

Plays a key role in supervising the design, construction, maintenance, and operation of civil engineering projects. Prepares and supervises the preparation of designs, plans, specifications, estimates, and reports.

Examples of Duties

• Supervise preliminary and final surveys.
• Design and supervise the design of reservoirs, retaining walls, bridges, culverts, tunnels, sewers, sidewalks, highways, pipelines, playgrounds, drainage channels and other concrete, steel, and timber structures.
• Prepare and supervise the preparation of specifications and estimates.
• Assign project engineers and inspectors to construction projects and settle disputes between contractors and inspectors.
• Prepare or supervise others in preparing construction plans.
• Supervise construction and inspection and approve changes during construction.
• Conduct special investigations and engineering economic studies and prepare reports.
• Supervise collection and analysis of statistical data.
• Assist in preparing work schedules and budget estimates.
• Review and approve construction plans for subdivision roads submitted by private persons.
• Supervise the preparation and maintenance of maps and records.
• Perform other related duties as required.

Minimum Qualifications

Combination of education and experience equivalent to a baccalaureate degree in engineering from an accredited college or university and one (1) year of professional civil engineering work experience after licensure as a registered professional engineer.

License Requirements

Valid professional civil engineer license in the State of Hawaii and valid motor vehicle operator’s license (Hawai'i Type 3 or equivalent).

Work Shift / Schedule

Monday-Friday.

Benefits

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

Equal Opportunity Employer

It is the policy of the County of Kaua‘i 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.