ELECTRICAL ENGINEER III (EN-22) [1 vacancy]

City and County of Honolulu; Hawaii; On-site; USD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Generous time off

Health coverage

Retirement plan

Career development

Job summary

The City and County of Honolulu, Department of Planning & Permitting, Building Division, Electrical Code Branch, seeks an independent Electrical Engineer to review moderately difficult electrical plans for multi-family, commercial structures, EV charging stations, and photovoltaic systems. You will verify compliance with the National Electrical Code and applicable ordinances.

You will collaborate with architects, engineers, and inspectors to ensure field installations match approved plans and

Qualifications

• Two years of non-registered electrical engineering experience.
• Education verification required; degree clearly listed on application.
• A Master's degree may substitute for one year of experience per policy.

Responsibilities

• Review electrical plans, specifications, and calculations for safety and code compliance.
• Collaborate with architects, engineers, and the public to address questions and ensure designs meet code.
• Coordinate with inspectors to verify field installations align with approved plans and code.

Skills

Electrical plan review

Code interpretation

Plan review

Technical communication

Report writing

Stakeholder collaboration

Analytical reasoning

Cross-functional teamwork

Education

Bachelor's degree in 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

Benefits

• 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/.

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 communicating 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.

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.