CIVIL ENGINEER V (EN-26) [16 vacancies]

City and County of Honolulu; Hawaii; On-site; USD 85,000 - 110,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Generous paid time off

Comprehensive health coverage

Retirement plan

Career development

Job summary

The City and County of Honolulu invites applications for a Civil Engineer V to lead and participate in the design, construction, maintenance and operation of civil engineering projects across multiple departments.

Responsibilities include supervising surveys, designing major structures, coordinating with inspectors and contractors, and approving changes while ensuring safety and compliance. Salary is commensurate with experience, with comprehensive benefits offered.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Civil Engineering required.
• One year of registered professional civil engineering experience.
• Possession of Hawaii professional Civil Engineer license or eligibility.

Responsibilities

• Supervise preliminary and final surveys.
• Design structures such as reservoirs, retaining walls, bridges, culverts, tunnels, pipelines, sewers, sidewalks and highways.
• Assign subordinate engineers and inspectors to construction projects.
• Settle disputes between contractors and inspectors.
• Approve construction changes.

Skills

Supervisory experience

Civil engineering design

Project coordination

Education

Bachelor's degree in Civil Engineering

Job description

Turn engineering expertise into community impact.

Civil Engineer V performs difficult professional engineering work in supervising and participating in the design, construction, maintenance and operation of civil engineering projects.

What You Will Do

General duties include but are not limited to:

• Supervising preliminary and final surveys
• Designing structures such as reservoirs, retaining walls, bridges, culverts, tunnels, pipelines, sewers, sidewalks, highways, etc
• Assigning subordinate engineers and inspectors to construction projects
• Settling disputes between contractors and inspectors
• Approving construction changes

There are multiple vacancies across various departments within the City and County of Honolulu:

• Three vacancies with the Honolulu Board of Water Supply (BWS), Capital Projects Division.
  • Two (2) vacancies in the Design & Plan Review Branch
  • One (1) vacancy in the Construction Management Pipeline Section
• Four vacancies with the Department of Design and Construction (DDC).
  • Two (2) vacancies in the Civil Division.
    • This includes a vacancy in the Structural Support Section. Responsible for managing engineering projects involving bridge improvements, earth movement and slope stabilization, and guardrail and roadway safety improvements. Duties include project planning, design, and construction coordination, review of plans and specifications, consultant and contractor oversight, interagency coordination, budget, and schedule monitoring.
  • Two (2) vacancies in the Facilities Division.
• Six vacancies with the Department of Environmental Services (ENV).
  • Four (4) vacancies in the Environmental Quality Division
  • One (2) vacancies in the Wastewater Engineering & Construction Division
• Three vacancies with the Department of Facility Maintenance (DFM).
  • One (1) vacancy in the Road Maintenance Division.
  • Two (2) vacancies in the Storm Water Quality Division.

Actual salary commensurate with applicable experience, pending approval

Enjoy excellent employment benefits including generous time off (up to 21 vacation days, 21 sick leave days, and holidays), comprehensive health coverage, retirement plan, career development, and much more! View details about all our available benefits by clicking on the “Benefits” tab at the top of this posting or visiting https://www.honolulu.gov/dhr/benefits/.

At time of application, you must be a citizen, national or permanent resident alien of the United States or a non-citizen eligible under federal law for unrestricted employment.

EDUCATION REQUIREMENT

Equivalent to graduation from a regionally-accredited college or university with a bachelor’s degree in an engineering specialty.

Education information must be listed clearly on your application. If available, please attach a legible electronic copy of your diploma, official transcripts, and/or applicable foreign credential evaluation to your application. As part of the hiring process, you may be asked to furnish documentation to verify your education to move forward for further consideration.

EXPERIENCE REQUIREMENT

One year of registered professional civil engineering experience.

LICENSE REQUIREMENT

1. Possession of an appropriate valid driver's license, as required.
2. Possession of a valid license as a professional Civil Engineer in the State of Hawaii.

NOTE: Applicants with a current out-of-state professional Civil Engineer license must obtain their Hawaii license prior to appointment.

Verification Requirement

Please attach an electronic copy of your professional Civil Engineer license (Hawaii or out-of-state) to your application. Or mail a photocopy to: Department of Human Resources, 650 South King Street, 10th Floor, Honolulu, HI 96813. Copies will not be returned.

If you qualify for the position, your name will be eligible for consideration for current vacancies and future job openings with this job title. Screening will be based on the education, experience, and other job-related information provided in your application. Failure to provide sufficient information may result in your application being rejected or your receiving a lower rating. All information provided on an application is subject to verification. As applicable, false or misleading statements or omissions of material facts are grounds for disqualification and/or termination of employment with the City and County of Honolulu.