MECHANICAL ENGINEER III

City and County of Honolulu; Hawaii; On-site; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Generous vacation days

Comprehensive health coverage

Retirement plan

Career development opportunities

Job summary

A local government office in Hawaii is seeking a mechanical engineer with at least 2 years of experience. Responsibilities include reviewing plans for construction, approving building permits, and consulting on code compliance. Candidates must have a bachelor's degree in mechanical engineering and be authorized for unrestricted employment in the USA. The position offers excellent benefits including health coverage and generous leave. Ideal for those looking to advance their engineering careers in a supportive environment.

Qualifications

• At least 2 years of mechanical engineering experience.
• Graduation from a regionally-accredited college or university with a degree in engineering.
• Must be a citizen, national or permanent resident alien of the USA.

Responsibilities

• Review plans and specifications of projects.
• Approve building permits for plumbing work.
• Consult with architects and engineers regarding code questions.
• Assist Plumbing Inspectors with code provisions.

Skills

Mechanical engineering experience

Knowledge of Plumbing Code

Plan review skills

Education

Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering

Job description

Position Information

Do you have at least 2 years of mechanical engineering experience? Apply today to build your career with the City and County of Honolulu! There are two vacancies with the Department of Planning and Permitting, Building Division, in Honolulu.

What You Will Do

• Make independent reviews of plans and specifications of moderately difficult projects including routine or uncomplicated renovations and alterations for three or more family dwellings, apartments and commercial buildings involving moderately difficult computations, legal and technical interpretations of the Plumbing Code and/or other pertinent codes or regulations.
• Approve the issuance of building permits for plumbing work upon satisfaction that plans and specifications meet requirements.
• Consult architects, mechanical engineers and the public on questions relating to Plumbing Code and other pertinent codes.
• Assist Plumbing Inspectors on the provisions of the Plumbing Code and other pertinent codes.

Actual salary commensurate with applicable experience, pending approval

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 a regionally‑accredited 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 years of non‑registered professional (post‑bachelor's degree) Mechanical Engineering experience.

Substitution: A Master’s degree in Mechanical Engineering from a regionally‑accredited college or university will substitute for one year of non‑registered professional mechanical engineering experience.

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.

Non‑qualifying Experience

Having the required number of years of experience will not in itself be accepted as qualifying for the position. Your overall experience must have been of such scope, level and responsibility as to conclusively demonstrate the ability to perform the duties of the position. Work experience while in an engineering student intern position will not be creditable as equivalent to professional engineering experience. We use the Hawaii DCCA's standard of “lawful experience” towards attaining your Professional Engineering license as our framework for qualifying experience.

Examination Process

If you qualify for the position, your name will be eligible for consideration for current 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.