STRUCTURAL ENGINEER IV

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

Benefits offered by this job

Health coverage

Retirement plan

Career development

Time off benefits

Job summary

City and County of Honolulu is seeking a Structural Engineer IV in Honolulu to oversee the development of plans, reports, and cost estimates for major projects such as bridges and drainage structures. You will coordinate consultants, participate in contract negotiations, and manage project administration to ensure timely delivery.

The role requires a Hawaii-licensed structural engineer with at least three years of relevant experience and a bachelor’s degree in engineering.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in an engineering specialty.
• Three years of work experience involving the use of non-registered professional structural engineering principles and techniques.
• Possession of a valid license as a professional structural engineer in the State of Hawaii.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate and oversee the development of project plans, reports, permits, specifications, and cost estimates for structural projects such as bridges and retaining walls.
• Participate in consultant selection and contract negotiations.
• Monitor project schedule, review consultant invoices, and prepare contract amendments as necessary.

Job description

Position Information

The Department of Design & Construction, Civil Division, is hiring for a Structural Engineer IV in Honolulu.

What You Will Do

• Coordinate and oversee the development of the project plans, reports, permits, specifications, and cost estimates for projects such as bridges, utility adjustments, stream transitions, retaining walls, drainage structures, earth stabilization mitigation improvements, rockslide mitigation, and other concrete, steel, and timber structures.
• Participate in the consultant selection process and contract negotiations.
• Maintain project administration of the project by monitoring the project schedule, reviewing consultant invoices, and preparing contract amendments as necessary.

Special Working Conditions

• Regular hours anticipated but may require evening, weekend, or holiday work to accommodate emergency situations.
• 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!

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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

Three years of work experience involving the use of non-registered professional structural engineering principles and techniques.

License Requirement

• Possession of a valid license as a professional structural engineer in the State of Hawaii.

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

Verification Requirement: You may submit a copy of your professional structural engineer license (Hawaii or out-state). Please attach an electronic copy of your professional structural engineer license 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.

• Valid Hawaii State driver's license (Type 3/automobile), as required. The current vacancy requires a driver’s license.

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.