Civil Engineer VI Manager

County of Kauai; United States; On-site; USD 120,000 - 172,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Vacation leave

Sick leave

Holidays

Free medical for family

Retirement benefits after 10 years

Job summary

County of Kauaʻi is seeking a Civil Engineer VI Manager to supervise a large engineering section and assist in directing a major division. The role involves supervising design, plans, estimates, and reports for public works projects to ensure quality and timely delivery.

Qualified candidates hold a bachelor’s degree in engineering, are licensed as a professional civil engineer in Hawaii, and have supervisory experience.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in engineering and two+ years of professional civil engineering experience.
• Two years of supervisory experience.

Responsibilities

• Directs design and construction of highways, sewers, flood control, waterworks and other public works structures.
• Prepares and supervises the preparation of plans, estimates, specifications, and contract documents.
• Plans and directs maintenance and operation of public works projects.
• Supervises other engineers and architects on design problems.

Skills

Supervisory experience

Civil engineering

Professional licensure

Education

Baccalaureate degree in engineering

Job description

Job Posting End Date: November 18, 2026

Job Title: Civil Engineer VI Manager

Salary Range: $10,783.00 - $15,390.00

Position Salary: Salary Commensurate with Experience

Location: Department of Public Works Engineering

Civil Service or Non Civil Service: Civil Service

Job Summary

Performs responsible professional engineering work in supervising a large engineering section or assists in directing the activities of a major engineering division or bureau; 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;
• and Performs 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; and two (2) years of professional civil engineering work experience after licensure as a registered professional engineer; and two (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 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.

Join our Team of over 1,300 employees on the island of Kaua'i and start building a better tomorrow for you, your family and the Kaua'i community!

What benefits does the County of Kaua'i offer? The County of Kaua'i offers generous leave time that employees start earning as soon as you are hired!

• 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!

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