ENGINEERING PROGRAM MANAGER - OAHU (OHHI)

State of Hawaii; Hawaii; On-site; USD 112,437 - 179,943; Full time

Job summary

The State of Hawaii is seeking an Engineering Program Manager to oversee a major engineering branch. This role involves managing complex projects and directing teams of engineers while adhering to broad policies and regulations.

Applicants must possess a valid State of Hawaii Professional Engineer license, a bachelor’s degree in engineering, and at least four years of relevant experience. Strong problem-solving skills and a valid driver's license are also required.

Qualifications

• Legal authorization to work in the United States.
• Possess a valid State of Hawaii Professional Engineer license.
• Four years of progressively responsible professional engineering experience.
• Supervisory or staff advisory experience in engineering.
• Valid driver's license required.

Responsibilities

• Manage a major engineering branch or district office.
• Exercise technical and administrative control over engineering programs.
• Direct small groups of engineers on complex projects.

Skills

Engineering project management

Complex problem solving

Technical analysis

Administrative aptitude

Education

Bachelor's degree in engineering

Job description

Recruitment Information

Recruitment Number OHHI-25049

This recruitment is being conducted under the Operation Hire Hawaii (OH-HI) project, a targeted outreach initiative featuring an expedited hiring process and fast‑tracking qualified applicants into job opportunities throughout Hawai’i.

Applications received will be reviewed for legal authorization to work in the United States. All applicants who pass that review will be referred to the hiring department for an initial review of the application.

Applicants who meet the initial review requirements may be contacted by the hiring program for an interview. All applicants interviewed will be notified of their selection or non‑selection.

Note: Hiring rates will be based on the availability of funds, the applicant’s qualifications, and other relevant factors.

Continuous recruitment may be closed at any time. The notice of the last day to file applications will be posted on the State of Hawaii’s Civil Service Job Opportunities Listing page of the website.

Salary: $10,075 to $16,124 per month (EM‑07, Minimum to Maximum).

Duties Summary

The Engineering Program Manager manages a major engineering branch or district office and performs other duties as assigned. An engineer at this level typically exercises technical and administrative control through subordinate professional supervisors over major engineering programs involving large monetary expenditures, or may direct several small groups of engineers engaged in extremely complex projects. The work is characterized by unique, complex problems and a departure from accepted standards or guides; consequently, an engineer at this level is guided essentially by general overall directives, his or her own analysis and interpretation of broad policies and regulations of higher authority, knowledge of technological advances, and a broad technical background and experience in one or more areas of specialization.

Minimum Qualification Requirements

To qualify, you must meet all of the following requirements:

• Legal Authorization to Work: The State of Hawaii requires all persons seeking employment with the government of the State to be citizens, nationals, or permanent resident aliens of the United States, or eligible under federal law for unrestricted employment in the United States.
• Professional License: Applicants must possess a valid State of Hawaii Professional Engineer license at the time of application.
• Education Requirement: A bachelor's degree from an accredited college or university in engineering.
• Engineering Experience: Four (4) years of progressively responsible professional engineering which required the knowledge and application of the basic physical and mathematical sciences and the engineering sciences to the solution of theoretical or practical engineering problems.
• Supervisory or Staff Advisory Experience: Either:
  • Supervisory Experience: Two (2) years of professional engineering experience that included training, coordinating and assigning workloads, evaluating performance, assisting in difficult and problem areas, and maintaining high standards of work and timely accomplishment of work objectives.
  • Staff Advisory Experience: Two (2) years of professional engineering experience as a technical expert in a specialized area or program function performing staff advisory, consultative, and/or reviewing the work of staff of specialists assigned to activities such as long‑range planning, research, and/or development of specific projects and programs.
• Administrative Aptitude: Administrative aptitude rather than actual administrative experience may be accepted. The requirement will be considered met when there is strong affirmative evidence of the necessary administrative abilities.
• Driver's License: A valid driver's license is required at the time of appointment.

Substitutions Allowed: Relevant substitutions as described in the Minimum Qualification Requirements will apply.