Mechanical Engineer IV

Performs difficult professional engineering work in the design, installation, operation, and maintenance of mechanical equipment and systems, and/or in the review and analysis of plans and specifications for mechanical engineering features and compliance with code requirements; and performs other related duties as required.

There is one (1) immediate permanent full‑time vacancy with the Department of Water Supply – Operations Division in Hilo. Appointment may be made at any rate within the salary range advertised above at which appropriate qualified applicants can be recruited. Starting salary will be based on the qualifications of the person selected. The eligible list may be used for other permanent and temporary vacancies as they arise during the life of the list.

Temporary appointment may lead to conversion to permanent appointment.

• Makes office and field studies of proposed projects and recommends the design, type, selection, and location of equipment to be installed.
• Conducts preliminary and final acceptance tests of pumping units.
• Conducts periodic tests to determine operational efficiency of existing pumping units and recommends corrective action as required.
• Checks plans and specifications of mechanical equipment and appurtenances.
• Supervises and compiles pumping and other data.
• Analyzes indicator cards of steam engines and makes adjustments as required.
• Analyzes station reports and operating schedules.
• Requisition s supplies and equipment.
• Reviews plans and specifications pertaining to mechanical engineering features for compliance with plumbing, mechanical, and other pertinent code requirements.
• Analyzes design of piping, air conditioning, refrigerating, heating, and other related systems.
• Checks and verifies correctness of calculations, determinations, and assumptions as to requirements, load limits, safety allowances, etc.
• Meets and confers with architects and engineers on matters concerning technical interpretation of codes.
• Approves or rejects plumbing permits upon review of designs, plans, and specifications.
• Serves as consultant to department personnel engaged in the inspection of plumbing construction work.
• Prepares technical reports and correspondence.

A combination of education and experience substantially equivalent to:

• Graduation from an accredited college or university with major work (baccalaureate degree) in mechanical engineering.
• Three (3) years of professional mechanical engineering experience.
• Possession of a certificate of registration as a professional mechanical engineer in the State of Hawai‘i at time of filing.
• Possession of a valid State of Hawai‘i driver’s license (Class 3) or any other valid comparable driver’s license at time of filing.

Foreign transcripts must be accompanied by an official credential evaluation report to determine U.S. equivalency.

The principles, practices, methods, and techniques of mechanical engineering; engineering mechanics, mechanics of materials, machine design, thermodynamics, and hydraulics; basic principles and practices of electrical engineering; principles and methods of conducting a variety of tests on materials and equipment; code requirements as they pertain to mechanical engineering; sources of engineering information.

Apply mechanical engineering principles; interpret, apply, and modify a variety of guidelines and precedents to the solution of specific problems; review and analyze plans and specifications pertaining to mechanical engineering features; interpret and apply technical provisions of various codes; prepare engineering reports and correspondence; deal tactfully and effectively with engineers, architects, and the public.

Persons seeking appointment to positions in this class must meet the health and physical condition standards deemed necessary and proper to perform the essential functions of the position with or without reasonable accommodations.

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