Engineering Program Manager – Lead Large Projects (Hilo)

State of Hawaiʻi; Hilo (HI); On-site; USD 121,000 - 193,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Paid Holidays

Paid Vacation

Paid Sick Leave

Health Insurance

Retirement Plan

Flexible Spending Accounts

Transportation Benefits

Incentive & Service Awards

Job summary

The Department of Transportation - Highways Division in Hawaii seeks an Engineering Program Manager to lead a major engineering branch or district office. The role involves technical and administrative oversight of complex programs and large budgets, guiding engineers through high-stakes projects.

Applicants must hold a State of Hawaii Professional Engineer license, a bachelor's degree in engineering, and have four years of relevant experience, including supervisory and staff advisory duties.

Qualifications

• Must possess a valid State of Hawaii Professional Engineer license at the time of application.
• Bachelor's degree from an accredited engineering program.
• Four years of progressively responsible professional engineering experience.
• Two years of supervisory experience and two years of staff advisory experience.
• Valid driver's license required at the time of appointment.
• Legal authorization to work in the United States.
• Substitutions allowed as described in the minimum qualifications.

Responsibilities

• Manage a major engineering branch or district office with technical and administrative control.
• Oversee large engineering programs with substantial expenditures and complex projects.
• Provide guidance based on broad policies and regulations and advanced technical expertise.
• Coordinate and direct teams of engineers and review work to ensure high standards.

Skills

Professional engineers license

Driver's license

Legal work authorization

Education

Bachelor's degree in engineering

Job description

The Department of Transportation - Highways Division in Hawaii seeks an Engineering Program Manager to lead a major engineering branch or district office. The role involves technical and administrative oversight of complex programs and large budgets, guiding engineers through high-stakes projects.

Applicants must hold a State of Hawaii Professional Engineer license, a bachelor's degree in engineering, and have four years of relevant experience, including supervisory and staff advisory duties.