Mechanical Engineer - Plans & Permits (Building Codes)

City and County of Honolulu; Hawaii; On-site; USD 70,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

City and County of Honolulu's Department of Planning and Permitting, Building Division, seeks a Mechanical Engineer with at least 2 years of professional experience to review plans and specifications for moderately difficult projects, including renovations for multi-family dwellings, apartments and commercial buildings, with emphasis on the Plumbing Code.

You will approve permits for plumbing work, consult architects and engineers on code questions, and assist inspectors.

Qualifications

• Two years of non-registered professional mechanical engineering experience.
• Bachelor's degree in an engineering specialty.
• Experience reviewing building plans and codes is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Review plans and specifications for projects involving plumbing code considerations.
• Approve issuing building permits for plumbing work upon satisfaction that plans 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.

Skills

Mechanical engineering

Plan review

Building codes

Education

Bachelor's degree in engineering

Job description

City and County of Honolulu's Department of Planning and Permitting, Building Division, seeks a Mechanical Engineer with at least 2 years of professional experience to review plans and specifications for moderately difficult projects, including renovations for multi-family dwellings, apartments and commercial buildings, with emphasis on the Plumbing Code.

You will approve permits for plumbing work, consult architects and engineers on code questions, and assist inspectors.