PLANS EXAMINING ENGINEER V

City and County of Honolulu; Hawaii; On-site; USD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Generous vacation and sick leave

Comprehensive health coverage

Retirement plan

Career development opportunities

Job summary

A local government agency in Hawaii is seeking a Plans Examining Engineer V. This full-time position involves reviewing complex building plans to ensure they meet engineering standards and building code requirements. Responsibilities include issuing building permits, evaluating geotechnical data, and providing technical direction to staff. Applicants must possess a bachelor's degree in engineering and a professional engineering license in Hawaii. Excellent employment benefits are offered, including generous leave and health coverage.

Qualifications

• A valid driver's license is required.
• Current State of Hawaii registration as a professional Civil or Structural engineer is mandatory.
• At least one year of registered professional engineering experience is necessary.

Responsibilities

• Review and approve complex building plans for code compliance.
• Issue building permits once requirements are satisfied.
• Consult with architects and engineers on structural safety.
• Evaluate geotechnical/structural test data to confirm design adequacy.
• Prepare technical engineering reports for major/complex structures.
• Guide plan review staff and inspectors with technical direction on plan review and inspections.
• Perform other related duties as needed.

Skills

Structural engineering principles

Civil engineering knowledge

Building Code interpretation

Material evaluation

Effective communication

Education

Bachelor's degree in engineering

Tools

Engineering software

Job description

Overview

Opening Doors to Safe, Stable Housing!

Start your rewarding career with the City and County of Honolulu today! Ready for a role where your engineering expertise drives safe, code-compliant building approvals? The Department of Planning and Permitting, Building Division is seeking experienced engineers for a Plans Examining Engineer V position. This full-time, permanent role, located in Honolulu, involves reviewing and approving complex building plans to ensure they meet engineering standards and Building Code requirements.

What You Will Do

• Review and approve complex building plans by evaluating drawings, specifications, and structural calculations to ensure compliance with the Building Code and applicable ordinances.
• Issue building permits once all engineering, structural, and code requirements have been fully satisfied.
• Consult with architects and engineers to resolve questions related to structural safety and interpretation of complex Building Code provisions.
• Evaluate geotechnical and structural test data including pile tests, soil borings, and related reports to confirm design adequacy.
• Prepare technical engineering reports for major and complex structures as required.
• Guide and supervise plan review staff and inspectors by providing technical direction on plan review, field inspections, and structural design issues.
• Perform other related duties as needed.

Special Working Conditions

• Work schedule is Monday - Friday from 7:45 a.m. until 4:30 p.m.
• 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 four-year 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

One (1) year of registered professional civil or structural engineering experience, which shall have been representative of the next lower level.

• In other words, work experience must have been similar to work performed at a Plans Examining Engineer IV level, which is responsible for difficult professional engineering work in the review, analysis and approval of building plans and specifications for compliance with accepted engineering practices and provisions of the Building and Housing Codes and other pertinent ordinances.

Must Be Able To

• Apply principles and practices of structural engineering and civil engineering as it relates to buildings and structures.
• Evaluate the strength and composition of construction materials.
• Review and analyze building plans and specifications for compliance with engineering and code requirements, and coordinate major plan review projects.
• Interpret and apply provisions of the Building and Housing Codes and related ordinances.
• Work effectively with engineers, architects, contractors, and the general public.

License Requirement

• Valid Driver's License (type3/automobile), as required.
• Current State of Hawaii registration as a professional Civil or Structural engineer.

NOTE: Applicants with an out-of-state license in Civil or Structural Engineering must obtain Hawaii licensure prior to appointment.

Verification Requirement: Please attach an electronic copy of your professional Civil or Structural Engineer license (Hawaii or out-of-state) to your application. Or mail a photocopy of your license to the following address: Department of Human Resources, 650 South King Street, 10th Floor, Honolulu, HI 96813. Copies will not be returned. All information on your documentation must be legible and complete in order to be given credit.

Examination Process

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