MECHANICAL ENGINEER V (EN-26) [2 vacancies]

City and County of Honolulu; Hawaii; On-site; USD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Paid time off

Retirement plan

Career development

Job summary

City and County of Honolulu, Department of Planning and Permitting, Building Division, seeks two Mechanical Engineer V professionals in Honolulu to review plans, interpret codes, and help grant plumbing-related building permits.

Ideal candidates hold a Hawaii professional mechanical engineer license or eligibility, a four-year engineering degree, and at least one year of relevant experience. A driver’s license is required, with comprehensive benefits and career development opportunities.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in engineering from a regionally-accredited college.
• One year of registered professional mechanical engineering experience.
• License as a professional mechanical engineer in Hawaii or eligibility to obtain Hawaii license.
• Driver's license as required.

Responsibilities

• Make independent reviews of plans and specifications of moderately difficult to complex major projects involving complex computations, legal and technical interpretations of the Plumbing Code and/or other pertinent codes or regulations.
• Consult architects, mechanical engineers and public on questions relating to Plumbing Code and other pertinent codes.
• Approve the issuance of buildings permits for plumbing work upon satisfaction that plans and specifications meet requirements.
• Instruct Plumbing Inspectors on the difficult provisions of the Plumbing Code and other pertinent codes.
• Prepare correspondence and technical reports pertaining to the Plumbing Code and related matters.

Education

Bachelor's degree in engineering

Job description

Bring your engineering expertise to projects that make measurable impact.

Department of Planning and Permitting (DPP), Building Division, is seeking to hire two (2) Mechanical Engineer V's in Honolulu.

What You Will Do

• Make independent reviews of plans and specifications of moderately difficult to complex major projects involving complex computations, legal and technical interpretations of the Plumbing Code and/or other pertinent codes or regulations.
• Consult architects, mechanical engineers and public on questions relating to Plumbing Code and other pertinent codes.
• Approve the issuance of buildings permits for plumbing work upon satisfaction that plans and specifications meet requirements.
• Instruct Plumbing Inspectors on the difficult provisions of the Plumbing Code and other pertinent codes.
• Prepare correspondence and technical reports pertaining to the Plumbing Code and related matters.

Actual salary commensurate with applicable experience, pending approval.

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/.

Education Requirement

Equivalent to graduation from a regionally-accredited four-year college or university with a bachelor’s degree in an engineering specialty.

Experience Requirement

One year of registered professional mechanical engineering experience.

License Requirement

1. Possession of an appropriate valid driver's license, as required.
2. Possession of a valid license as a professional mechanical engineer in the State of Hawaii.

NOTE: Applicants with a current out-of-state professional mechanical engineer license must obtain their Hawaii license prior to appointment.

Verification Requirement

Please attach an electronic copy of your professional mechanical engineer license (Hawaii or out-of-state) to your application. Or mail a photocopy of your engineer license to: Department of Human Resources, 650 South King Street, 10th Floor, Honolulu, HI 96813. Copies will not be returned.

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.

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.