Electrical Engineer II - EN-24

County of Hawai; Hilo (HI); On-site; USD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Flexible working hours

Vacation time

Sick leave

Holidays

Training & development

Tuition reimbursement

Public Service Loan Forgiveness

Retirement plan

Deferred compensation

Flexible spending plan

Health benefit plans

EAP

Group life insurance

Credit union membership

Other leaves

Job summary

County of Hawai'i in Hilo seeks a licensed professional electrical engineer to perform advanced work in preparing, reviewing, and analyzing electrical designs for code adequacy and departmental standards. The role involves evaluating plans submitted by private and government architects, approving or recommending actions, and coordinating with engineers and public agencies.

A bachelor's degree and PE license are required, along with travel to various sites.

Qualifications

• Requires a Bachelor's degree in electrical engineering and 3 years of professional electrical engineering experience.
• Registration as a professional electrical engineer in the United States is required at time of filing.
• Ability to travel independently to various locations is required.

Responsibilities

• Reviews a variety of electrical designs, plans and specifications for adequacy of design and for compliance with code and departmental requirements.
• Reviews and makes recommendations for Electrical Code amendments.
• Approves and/or recommends approval or rejection of plans and specifications affecting design or procedures.
• Prepares and/or analyzes designs of electrical and electronic systems for power distribution, street lighting, traffic signal, alarm and communication systems, etc.
• Analyzes designs of electrical systems for all types of buildings and structures including water systems and pumps and other structures requiring electricity.
• Meets and confers with architects, engineers, and department personnel on matters concerning the application and technical interpretation of the Electrical Code.
• Operates vehicle to travel to construction project sites; conducts field and office studies and prepares reports with recommendations.
• Prepares complex contracts and specifications for equipment as appropriate.

Skills

Electrical engineering knowledge

Analytical ability

Willingness to travel

Education

Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering

Job description

Performs difficult professional engineering work in the preparation, review and/or analysis of electrical designs, plans, and specifications for adequacy and compliance with provisions of the electrical code and departmental standards; approves designs, plans, specifications, materials, or methods prepared or proposed; and performs other related duties as required.

There is one (1) immediate permanent full-time vacancy with the Department of Public Works - Building Division in Hilo.

(Appointment may be made at any rate within the salary range advertised above at which appropriate qualified applicants can be recruited. Starting salary will be based on the qualifications of the person selected.)

The eligible list may be used for other permanent and temporary vacancies as they arise during the life of the list. Temporary appointment may lead to conversion to permanent appointment.

• Reviews a variety of electrical designs, plans and specifications submitted by private and government architects and engineers for adequacy of design and for compliance with code and departmental requirements.
• Reviews and makes recommendations for Electrical Code amendments.
• Approves and/or recommends approval or rejection of plans and specifications requiring decisions and interpretations affecting design or procedures.
• Prepares and/or analyzes designs of electrical and electronic systems for power distribution, street lighting, traffic signal, alarm and communication systems, etc.
• Analyzes designs of electrical systems for all types of buildings and structures including water systems deep-well and booster pumps and other structures requiring the utilization of electricity.
• Checks and verifies correctness of calculations, determinations and assumptions made as to requirements, loads and capacities.
• Reviews plans and specifications for major buildings and structures involving complex computations and difficult interpretations of the Electrical Code.
• Meets and confers with architects, engineers, and department personnel on matters concerning the application and technical interpretation of the Electrical Code.
• Operates vehicle to travel to construction project sites; Conducts field and office studies of electrical systems and prepares report of findings with necessary recommendations.
• Prepares complex contracts and specifications for equipment as appropriate.
• Initiates inquiries and analyzes reports on characteristics and uses of new or alternate materials and devices and determines their acceptability.
• Prepares correspondence and reports on technical engineering matters.
• May supervise lower-level professional and sub-professional personnel.

Training and Experience:

• graduation from an accredited college or university with a baccalaureate degree in electrical engineering (scan and attach a copy of your official college transcript to your application), and
• three (3) years of professional electrical engineering experience.

License Requirement:

• registration as a professional electrical engineer in the United States at the time of filing (scan and attach a copy of your valid electrical engineering license to your application), and
• ability to travel independently to various geographic locations. This requirement may be fulfilled by possession of a valid State of Hawai‘i driver's license (Class 3), valid comparable driver's license, or use of other means of transportation which meet position needs.

Note:

• possession of a certificate of registration as a professional electrical engineer in the State of Hawai‘i is required prior to completion of probation.

Note: Foreign transcripts must be accompanied by an official credential evaluation report to determine U.S. equivalency. (Scan and attach a copy of your official credential evaluation report to your application.)

Examination:

All applicants who meet the minimum qualification requirements will be assigned a score of 70 points. An education and experience evaluation will be conducted based on the applicant's training, education and experience as presented in the application.

Please read the minimum qualification requirements carefully. Be certain to list all pertinent training and experience, as this may be important in determining your examination score. It is essential that the applicant describe fully the duties and responsibilities of each position held, specify the date of each position held (from and to, month and year), and indicate the number of hours worked per week.

Attach all required documentation (e.g. official transcript, professional license(s)/certification(s), DD-214, etc.) at the time of submitting your application.

Note: In-person interviews and/or further testing in Hawai'i County may be required at the discretion of the hiring department/agency. If in-person interviews and/or further testing are required, applicants who are referred to the hiring department/agency must be available to participate in person and at their own expense at that phase of the selection process.

Knowledge of:

the principles and practices of electrical engineering; engineering mathematics; techniques and methods of designing electrical and electronic systems; provisions of the National Electrical Code; functions and uses of new materials and devices; and sources of engineering information.

Ability to:

prepare and review electrical plans and specifications for a variety of electrical systems; design complicated electrical layout and systems; conduct field studies inspections to ascertain adequacy of existing electrical systems and recommends improvements to existing electrical systems; analyze electrical designs and check engineering computations; conduct engineering research; interpret technical provisions of the Electrical Code; prepare engineering reports and correspondence; and establish and maintain effective working relationships with engineers, architects, contractors, representatives from other governmental agencies and utilities, departmental staff, and the public.

Physical Requirements:

Persons seeking appointment to positions in this class must meet the health and physical condition standards deemed necessary and proper to perform the essential functions of the position with or without reasonable accommodations.

Physical Effort Grouping:

Light

Benefits of County Employment:

The County of Hawai‘i offers a competitive compensation package. Your total compensation is comprised of your salary and a generous range of valuable benefits, subject to eligibility requirements.

• Flexible Working Arrangements: Options may include alternate work schedules (4-10) and flexible working hours.
• Vacation: Start accruing paid vacation time immediately upon hire – up to 21 days per year.
• Sick Leave: Start accruing paid sick leave time immediately upon hire – up to 21 days per year.
• Holidays: The County provides 13 paid holidays per year (plus General Election Day when applicable).
• Training and Development: The County has a variety of training and development opportunities for employees.
• County Tuition Reimbursement Program: This scholarship program rewards employees who take the initiative to advance their education and learning.
• Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSLF) Program: You may be eligible for this federal program which forgives portions of federal student loans for individuals working in public service.
• Retirement Plan: The Employees’ Retirement System is a qualified defined benefit public pension plan that provides retirement, disability, survivor and other benefits to all eligible full‑time and part‑time county employees in the State of Hawaii as well as their beneficiaries.
• Deferred Compensation: Save additional money for retirement - this voluntary supplemental retirement savings plan allows for the investment of tax‑deferred contributions.
• Flexible Spending Plan: Use pre‑tax dollars to pay for qualified dependent care and/or medical expenses, as well as insurance premiums.
• Health Benefit Plans: The County of Hawai‘i offers a variety of health benefit plans for eligible employees.
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP): This voluntary assistance program provides employees and their family members with free professional and confidential assistance in overcoming personal and work‑related problems.
• Group Life Insurance: Free life insurance policy for active employees.
• Credit Union Membership
• Other Leaves: You may be eligible for other leaves, including Family Leave, Funeral Leave, Leave Sharing, Military Leave, Donor Leave, Victims Protection Leave, as well as leave for Parent‑Teacher Conferences, Disaster Relief, Blood Bank Donations, and Jury Duty.

All benefits are subject to eligibility requirements and change due to legislative actions and/or changes negotiated through collective bargaining. Please check out the benefits tab for additional information.

Please scan and attach these supporting documents to your on-line application, if required:

• an official college transcript,
• a valid driver's license,
• a temporary assignment verification,
• professional licenses, and/or
• certificates.

Veterans applying for veteran's preference points shall also scan and attach their DD-214 form and as needed, their VA claim letter to the on-line application.