ELECTRICAL ENGINEER III

City and County of Honolulu; Hawaii; On-site; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Generous vacation and sick leave

Comprehensive health coverage

Retirement plan

Career development

Job summary

A local government agency in Honolulu is seeking an Electrical Engineer to review plans and specifications for compliance with safety and code requirements. The position involves working with stakeholders to ensure that electrical designs meet all applicable standards. This role offers benefits like generous time off, comprehensive health coverage, and career development opportunities. Candidates must have a bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering and two years of relevant experience, along with the ability to communicate effectively with various parties.

Qualifications

• Two years of non-registered professional electrical engineering experience.
• Master's degree in Electrical Engineering may substitute for one year of experience.

Responsibilities

• Review electrical plans, specifications, and calculations for compliance.
• Work with professionals to ensure designs meet code.
• Ensure field installations match approved plans.

Skills

Ability to apply electrical engineering principles and practices

Proficiency in evaluating electrical system designs and methods

Knowledge of and ability to interpret and apply the National Electrical Code

Skill in reviewing electrical plans and specifications

Strong ability to analyze electrical designs

Experience preparing engineering reports

Proven ability to communicate effectively

Education

Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering

Job description

Powering Safe Buildings for our Ohana

From designing to approving, bring your expertise to Honolulu's building! The Department of Planning & Permitting (DPP), Building Division, Electrical Code Branch, is seeking an independent Electrical Engineer to review moderately difficult electrical plans and specifications, including those for multi-family dwellings, commercial structures, electric vehicle charging stations, and photovoltaic systems. In this role, you will ensure that the plans comply with accepted electrical engineering practices, applicable electrical codes, and pertinent ordinances.

What You Will Do

• Review electrical plans, specifications, and calculations for compliance with safety and code requirements.
• Work with architects, engineers, and the public to answer questions and ensure electrical designs meet code.
• Work with electrical inspectors to ensure field installations match approved electrical plans and code requirements.

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 join the team that keeps all Honolulu homes and buildings safe and code‑compliant.

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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

Two (2) years of non‑registered professional (post‑bachelor's degree) electrical engineering experience.

Desirable Electrical Engineering Experience

• Experience reviewing or designing electrical systems for buildings for building infrastructure
• Familiarity with electrical codes and plan review processes

Applicable Skills Needed

• Ability to apply electrical engineering principles and practices
• Proficiency in evaluating electrical system designs and methods
• Knowledge of and ability to interpret and apply the National Electrical Code
• Skill in reviewing electrical plans and specifications for buildings and structures
• Strong ability to analyze electrical designs and verify technical computations for accuracy and safety
• Experience preparing engineering reports and written correspondence
• Proven ability to communicate effectively with engineers, architects, contractors, and the public

Substitution

A Master's degree in Electrical Engineering from an accredited four‑year college/university may be substituted for one year of non‑registered professional electrical engineering experience. The substitution must be met at the time of the application in order to be considered. Refer to the information listed above under “Education Verification” for the crediting of any relevant education.

License Requirement

Possession of an appropriate valid driver's license, as required.

Examination Process

If you qualify for the position, your name will be eligible for consideration for the current vacancy/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.