Civil Engineer VI Manager

County of Kauai; Hawaii; On-site; USD 121,000 - 172,000; Full time

Job summary

County of Kaua'i is seeking a Civil Engineer VI Manager to lead a significant engineering division within the Department of Public Works. The role includes supervising staff, directing highway, sewer and water projects, and ensuring quality design and contract documentation.

Qualified candidates hold a Hawaii professional civil engineer license, a relevant engineering degree, and at least two years of supervisory civil engineering experience.

Qualifications

• A baccalaureate degree in engineering and two years of professional civil engineering after licensure.
• Two years of supervisory experience is required.
• Hawaii professional civil engineer license is required.

Responsibilities

• Directs a large engineering section or major division, coordinating staff and projects.
• Supervises design, plans, specifications, estimates and reports for public works.
• Oversees maintenance and construction of highways, sewers, flood control and water works.
• Prepares and reviews contract documents and designs; conducts field inspections.

Skills

Civil engineering

Supervisory experience

Professional licensure

Team leadership

Education

Baccalaureate degree in engineering

Tools

Hawaii professional engineer license

Driver's license (Hawaii Type 3)

Job description

Job Posting End Date:November 18, 2026 ARE YOU A CURRENT COUNTY OF KAUA'I EMPLOYEE?IF YES, DO NOT APPLY HERE! IF YOU APPLY ON THIS WEBSITE YOUR APPLICATION WILL NOT BE ACCEPTED.This posting is for External Candidates only.Current County of Kaua'i employees, must apply on the Internal Career Site by clicking on this linkJob Title:Civil Engineer VI ManagerSalary Range:$10,783.00 - $15,390.00Position Salary:Salary Commensurate with ExperienceLocation:Department of Public Works EngineeringCivil Service or Non Civil Servic e:Civil ServiceJob Summary:Performs responsible professional engineering work in supervising a largeengineering section or assists in directing the activities of a major engineering division orbureau; supervises the preparation of designs, plans, specifications, estimates and reports;and performs other duties as required.Examples of Duties:(The following are examples of duties and are not necessarily descriptive of any one position in this class. The omission of specific duties statements does not preclude management from assigning such duties if such duties are a logical assignment for the position).Assists in developing work programs and preparing budget requests;Prepares and supervises the preparation of work progress and cost reports;Determines work procedures and makes work assignments;Directs the preparation and maintenance of maps and records;Supervises the design and construction of highways, sewers, flood control, waterworks, and other public work structures and facilities by directing preliminary and final surveys, determining working stresses and computational procedures;Supervises the preparation of plans, estimates, specifications, and contract documents, checking computations, making field inspections, and reviewing the reports of construction inspectors, and approving design changes;Assists in planning and directing the maintenance and operation of public works and water works projects;Supervises other engineers and architects on design problems;Prepares special contracts, technical reports, and correspondence;May conduct preliminary appraisals and assist in negotiating for acquisition of land and rights of way; andPerforms other related duties are required.Minimum Qualifications:Training and Experience:A combination of education and experience substantially equivalent to graduation from an accredited college or university with a baccalaureate degree in engineering; andtwo (2) years of professional civil engineering work experience after licensure as a registered professional engineer; andtwo (2) years of supervisory experience.Qualifying Supervisory Work Experience:Professional work experience which includes planning, directing, assigning, and reviewing the work of others; advising subordinates on difficult program areas; timing and scheduling subordinate work; and training and developing new employees.License Requirement:Possession of a valid professional civil engineer license in the State of Hawaii. Possession of a valid motor vehicle operator's license (Hawaii type 3 or equivalent).Work Shift/ Schedule:Monday-Friday (United States of America)Equal Opportunity EmployerIt 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