CIVIL ENGINEER VI

City and County of Honolulu; Hawaii; On-site; USD 95,000 - 125,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Retirement plan

Paid time off

Career development

Job summary

City and County of Honolulu's Department of Environmental Services seeks Civil Engineer VI positions across the island in the Wastewater Engineering and Construction Division. Vacancies in Collection System, Construction Management, and Plant Engineering Branches handle planning, design, and construction oversight for wastewater facilities.

The role requires a bachelor's in engineering, three years of licensed civil engineering experience with supervisory exposure, Hawaii PE license, and a valid

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in an engineering specialty.
• Three years of registered professional civil engineering experience, including or supplemented by one year in supervising.
• Current Hawaii professional Civil Engineer license (or eligible and must obtain).
• Valid driver's license (Type 3).

Responsibilities

• Plan, design, review plans, specifications and cost estimates for wastewater facilities.
• Inspect construction and administer consultant contracts.
• Provide engineering support during construction and oversee facility projects.

Skills

Civil engineering

Professional licensure

Supervisory experience

Education

Bachelor's degree in Engineering

Job description

Position Information

Turn engineering expertise into community impact.

• There are three (3) vacancies in the Wastewater Engineering and Construction Division , in multiple branches:
• One (1) vacancy in the Collection System Engineering Branch, responsible for a Collection System Engineering Section and the engineering, design, and administrative work connected with the planning, directing, developing, and reviewing of plans, specifications, cost estimates, engineering studies, and support during construction on all of the City's initiated gravity sewer improvements and appurtenances. The sewer improvements comprise of sewer tunnels, interceptor sewers, medium-sized trunk sewers and smaller-sized sewers.
• One (1) vacancy in the Construction Management Branch, responsible for management of Field Engineering Section C, including inspection of the construction of any wastewater facility; the administration of consultant contracts on matters relating to construction; and assuring the professional development of the staff and adherence to applicable safety practices, rules, and procedures.
• One (1) vacancy in the Plant Engineering Branch, responsible for a Plant Engineering Section and the engineering, design, and administrative work connected with the planning, directing, developing and reviewing of plans, specifications, cost estimates, engineering studies and support during construction on all of the City’s initiated wastewater facilities projects. Facilities projects include, but are not limited to, wastewater treatment facilities and processes; air/odor control facilities and processes; wastewater monitoring facilities; wastewater treatment disposal facilities and processes (solids and liquids); wastewater and solid water reuse facilities and processes; pump stations and force mains.

Position Information

The Department of Environmental Services (ENV) is seeking to fill Civil Engineer VI positions throughout the island.

• There are three (3) vacancies in the Wastewater Engineering and Construction Division , in multiple branches:
• One (1) vacancy in the Collection System Engineering Branch, responsible for a Collection System Engineering Section and the engineering, design, and administrative work connected with the planning, directing, developing, and reviewing of plans, specifications, cost estimates, engineering studies, and support during construction on all of the City's initiated gravity sewer improvements and appurtenances. The sewer improvements comprise of sewer tunnels, interceptor sewers, medium-sized trunk sewers and smaller-sized sewers.
• One (1) vacancy in the Construction Management Branch, responsible for management of Field Engineering Section C, including inspection of the construction of any wastewater facility; the administration of consultant contracts on matters relating to construction; and assuring the professional development of the staff and adherence to applicable safety practices, rules, and procedures.
• One (1) vacancy in the Plant Engineering Branch, responsible for a Plant Engineering Section and the engineering, design, and administrative work connected with the planning, directing, developing and reviewing of plans, specifications, cost estimates, engineering studies and support during construction on all of the City’s initiated wastewater facilities projects. Facilities projects include, but are not limited to, wastewater treatment facilities and processes; air/odor control facilities and processes; wastewater monitoring facilities; wastewater treatment disposal facilities and processes (solids and liquids); wastewater and solid water reuse facilities and processes; pump stations and force mains.

Special Work Requirements

• Occasional exposure to construction and traffic hazards, sewage gases, sewer treatment chemicals, paint fumes, noise, electrical hazards, and moving equipment.
• Some physical dexterity is required to occasionally perform field investigations, which include: climbing ladders, descending into trenches, tanks, and manholes, crawling thru pipes, carrying sampling, measuring, and testing equipment, and walking on uneven or obstructed surfaces.
• Regular hours are anticipated but may require shift, evening, night, weekend, or holiday work to accommodate unusual problems or workload.
• Will serve as a Disaster Response Worker during declared civil defense emergencies.
• 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/ .

Apply today and take the first step toward a lasting career!

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Minimum Qualification Requirements

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 four year college or university with a bachelor’s degree in an engineering specialty.

Education Verification: 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

Three years of registered professional civil engineering experience, including or supplemented by one year in supervising or being responsible for an engineering operation or function.

LICENSE REQUIREMENT

Possession of an appropriate valid driver's license (Type 3/automobile), as required.

Current State of Hawaii registration as a professional Civil Engineer.

NOTE: Applicants with a current out-of-state license in Civil Engineering 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.

Examination Process

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.