ENGINEER IV AND V - OAHU (WIKIWIKI)

State of Hawaii; Hawaii; On-site; USD 89,960 - 111,276; Full time

Job summary

The State of Hawaii is hiring for Engineer IV and Engineer V positions in Hawaii. The Engineer IV role involves complex engineering tasks across various projects, while the Engineer V supervises significant projects and offers technical guidance. A Bachelor’s degree in engineering and a valid State of Hawaii PE license are essential.

Candidates must have the legal authorization to work in the United States and relevant engineering experience. The role offers competitive salaries ranging from $8,061 to $9,971 per month based on qualifications.

Qualifications

• Must possess a valid State of Hawaii PE license at the time of application.
• Three years engineering experience for Level IV and four years for Level V.
• Citizens, nationals, or permanent residents eligible for unrestricted employment.

Responsibilities

• Engineer IV performs complex engineering work in various projects.
• Engineer V supervises major projects and provides technical guidance.

Skills

Professional Engineer license

Supervisory aptitude

Engineering experience

Ability to lift and carry weights

Education

Bachelor’s degree in engineering

Job description

Recruitment Information

Recruitment Number 23-0537

Engineer IV – $8,061 to $9,232 per month (EN 24, Step D to I)

Engineer V – $8,706 to $9,971 per month (EN-26, Step D to I)

Hiring rates will be based on availability of funds, applicant's qualifications, and other relevant factors.

Duties Summary

• Engineer IV performs difficult and complex professional engineering work in planning, design, construction, maintenance, and operation of specialized projects; and conducts research, development, or other work to improve technical precedents.
• Engineer V supervises planning, design, construction, maintenance, and operation of major and complex projects, works independently on advanced projects involving critical or unprecedented elements, and provides technical guidance on critical problems.
• Engineers at the V level perform work with many complex features due to breadth, diversity, or intensity of assignments; provide staff advisory services; and review work prepared by other professional engineers or contract firms.

Minimum Qualification Requirements

• Legal authorization to work: Citizens, nationals, or permanent resident aliens of the United States or eligible under federal law for unrestricted employment.
• Professional Engineer license: Must possess a valid State of Hawaii PE license at the time of application.
• Basic education: Bachelor’s degree in engineering from an accredited four‑year college or university.
• Engineering experience: Three years for Level IV; four years for Level V, with at least one year at the next lower level.
• Supervisory aptitude: For Level V, must possess supervisory aptitude as described in the qualification requirements.
• Driver’s license: Some positions may require a valid driver’s license.
• Physical ability: Some positions require the ability to lift and carry items of various weights with or without reasonable accommodation.
• Security clearance (SIDA and TWIC): Eligible employees must undergo federal criminal history record checks; applicants bear the cost.

Other Information

The State of Hawaiʻi complies with federal and state disability laws and makes reasonable accommodations for applicants and employees with disabilities.

For reasonable accommodations in completing an application or participating in the selection process, please call 808-587-1111.

Public Service Loan Forgiveness Program information and Equal Employment Opportunity statement are available through the agency website.

The State of Hawaiʻi is an equal‑opportunity employer and complies with all applicable federal and state employment laws.