STRUCTURAL ENGINEER V

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

Benefits offered by this job

Generous vacation days

Comprehensive health coverage

Retirement plan

Job summary

A municipal government in Hawaii is seeking a Structural Engineer to coordinate and oversee project plans including concrete and steel structures. The position requires a valid Hawaii license and one year of professional engineering experience. The candidate should possess a Bachelor's degree in an engineering field and be capable of interpreting building codes. This role offers excellent employment benefits including generous leave and comprehensive health coverage.

Qualifications

• One year of registered professional structural engineering experience required.
• Must possess a valid license as a professional structural engineer in Hawaii.
• Education verification and documentation for engineering degree are necessary.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate and oversee project plans and specifications for engineering projects.
• Review and approve plans for compliance with engineering practices.
• Serve as a technical authority for code issues.

Skills

Structural engineering

Code interpretation

Project administration

Education

Bachelor's degree in an engineering specialty

Job description

Position Information

There is one (1) vacancy with the Department of Design & Construction, Civil Division in Honolulu.

There is one (1) vacancy with the Department of Planning and Permitting, Building Division, in Honolulu.

What You Will Do (Design & Construction)

• 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.
• Coordinate and oversee the development of the bridge inspection reports and load ratings for bridge inspection projects.
• Maintain project administration of the project by monitoring the project schedule, reviewing consultant invoices, and preparing contract amendments as necessary.

Special Working Conditions (Design & Construction)

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

What You Will Do (Planning & Permitting)

• Serve as a technical authority for complex mechanical and plumbing code issues, including interpretation of ambiguous or non-routine code provisions.
• Study the Building Division related codes and other pertinent ordinances, non-technical provisions of the Electrical and Plumbing Codes, and the rules and regulations of other agencies, such as the State Health, Labor, and Fire Departments, on a continuous basis for the purpose of and eliminating deficiencies and conflicting provisions.
• Update training and certification requirements for special inspectors pursuant to the adopted IBC chapter 17.
• Review and approve plans and specifications for compliance with accepted engineering practices of Building Division related codes and other pertinent ordinances for which building permit applications have been made.
• Serve as a senior technical specialist that may provide technical guidance or review work of other engineers, but does not have routine supervisory responsibilities.
• Actual salary commensurate with applicable experience, pending approval

Benefits

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/. Apply today to make a difference in your community!

Additional Job Information

Some notifications will be sent via e-mail. You are responsible for monitoring instructions and correspondence from this office by checking your email account in a timely manner. To ensure proper delivery, please make sure you:

• use a valid e-mail account;
• verify your e-mail address is entered correctly on your GovernmentJobs account;
• are subscribed to email notices;
• check your spam folders; and
• add [e-mail] and [e-mail] to your contact list.

Notifications may also be sent via text message if opted into the service. Data and text messaging fees apply.

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 year of registered professional structural engineering experience.

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-of-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.

Driver’s License

• Valid Hawaii State driver's license (Type 3/automobile), as required.

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.