Mechanical Engineer III

Do you have at least 2 years of mechanical engineering experience? Apply today to build your career with the City and County of Honolulu!

There are two (2) vacancies with the Department of Planning and Permitting, Building Division, in Honolulu.

• Make independent reviews of plans and specifications of moderately difficult projects including routine or uncomplicated renovations and alterations for three or more family dwellings, apartments and commercial buildings involving moderately difficult computations, legal and technical interpretations of the Plumbing Code and/or other pertinent codes or regulations.
• Approve the issuance of buildings permits for plumbing work upon satisfaction that plans and specifications meet requirements.
• Consult architects, mechanical engineers and 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.

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! Visit https://(Use the "Apply for this Job" box below). for details.

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

Two years of non-registered professional (post-bachelor's degree) Mechanical Engineering experience.

Substitution: A Master's degree in Mechanical Engineering from a regionally-accredited college or university will substitute for one year of non-registered professional mechanical engineering experience.

Having the required number of years of experience will not in itself be accepted as qualifying for the position. Your overall experience must have been of such scope, level and responsibility as to conclusively demonstrate the ability to perform the duties of the position. Work experience while in an engineering student intern position will not be creditable as equivalent to professional engineering experience.

We use the Hawaii DCCA's standard of "lawful experience" towards attaining your Professional Engineering license as our framework for qualifying experience.

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.