ENGINEERING TECHNICIAN I

City and County of Honolulu; Hawaii; On-site; USD 52,000 - 66,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Generous time off

Health coverage

Retirement plan

Job summary

City and County of Honolulu seeks an Engineering Technician I to perform routine, elementary, and manual tasks in engineering field surveying across Oahu. You will assist survey crews, handle equipment, and help collect topographic data with on-the-job training.

The role requires a high school diploma with math coursework and a Hawaii driver's license (Type 3). Benefits include health coverage, retirement, and generous time off.

Qualifications

• US citizen, national, or permanent resident alien or eligible non-citizen under federal law for unrestricted employment.
• Equivalent to graduation from high school with courses in mathematics.
• Possession of a valid Hawaii State driver's license (Type 3) prior to appointment.

Responsibilities

• Assist survey crews by holding a level rod, stadia rod, or prism pole to measure distances and elevations.
• Assist with survey fieldwork by clearing vegetation, marking stakes, locating boundary corners, and collecting topographic data.
• Drive a survey van to transport equipment and travel to various work sites across Oahu.
• Learn to operate surveying instruments and perform head chain person duties.
• Record and reduce field notes and perform basic calculations.

Education

High school diploma with math courses

Job description

Position Information

THIS JOB POSTING WILL CLOSE ONCE 20 APPLICATIONS ARE RECEIVED OR ON NOVEMBER 3, 2026, 11:59 P.M., HAWAII STANDARD TIME (HST), WHICHEVER IS SOONER.

\"Setting the standard, one measurement at a time.\" The

The Department of Design and Construction is looking to fill Engineering Technician I positions in Honolulu to perform routine, elementary and manual work involved in engineering field surveying.

What You Will Do

• Assist survey crews by holding a level rod, stadia rod, or prism pole to help measure distances and elevations.


• Assist with survey fieldwork by clearing vegetation and obstacles, marking and driving stakes, using a plumb bob, locating boundary corners, and collecting topographic and contour data.


• Drive a survey van to transport equipment and travel to various work sites throughout Oahu.


• Learn to operate surveying instruments and perform head chain person duties as part of on-the-job training.


• Assist with recording and reducing field notes and performing basic calculations using a scientific calculator or computer.

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/ .

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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 high school with courses in mathematics.

(Desirable Coursework: ALGEBRA, GEOMETRY, & TRIGONOMETRY)

License Requirement

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

(The current vacancy requires a driver's license (Type 3), prior to appointment.)

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.