Civil Engineer IV
Listed on 2026-06-17
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Engineering
Civil Engineering, Environmental Engineer, Structural Engineer
Performs difficult professional engineering work in the design, construction, maintenance, and operation of civil engineering projects; prepares designs, plans, specifications, estimates, and reports; and performs other duties as required.
There are two (2) immediate vacancies with the Department of Environmental Management:
- one (1) permanent full-time vacancy with the Wastewater Division in Hilo.
May be eligible to receive a Recruitment Incentive up to $30,870. Conditions apply. - one (1) permanent full-time vacancy with the Wastewater Division in Kailua-Kona.
May be eligible to receive a Recruitment Incentive up to $30,870. Conditions apply.
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.
Responsibilities- Conducts office field studies of proposed projects and supervises preliminary and final surveys.
- Establishes benchmarks.
- Takes cross-sections, profiles, and contours.
- Makes survey computations and prepares preliminary drawings.
- Designs and assists in the design of reservoirs, retaining walls, bridges, culverts, tunnels, pipelines, sewers, sidewalks, highways, and other concrete, steel, and timber structures; computes grades and alignments, loading, and stresses; determines the size, proportion, and dimensions of structures.
- Supervises the preparation of construction plans and drawings.
- Assists in the preparation of specifications and contract documents.
- Prepares cost and quantity estimates.
- Checks shop drawings.
- Supervises construction and inspection activities.
- Interprets plans and specifications.
- Changes and corrects plans.
- Keeps records of work completed, materials used, and prepares monthly and final payment estimates.
- Conducts hydrologic and land development studies.
- Checks plans and specifications of buildings and structures for compliance with the building code.
Reviews test reports and soil analysis reports. - Operates a vehicle to perform work-related duties.
- Performs other related duties.
- Graduation from an accredited college or university with a baccalaureate degree in engineering.
- Three (3) years of professional civil engineering work experience.
- Possession of a valid license as a professional engineer in the United States at the 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.
Possession of a valid license as a professional engineer in the State of Hawai‘i is required, prior to completion of probation.
Foreign transcripts must be accompanied by an official credential evaluation report to determine U.S. equivalency.
ExaminationAll applicants who meet the minimum qualification requirements will be assigned a score of 70 points. An education and experience evaluation will be conducted based on the applicant's training, education and experience as presented in the application.
Knowledge ofcivil and hydraulic engineering principles and practices; engineering mathematics, engineering mechanics, and mechanics of materials; and structural, mechanical, electrical, and sanitary engineering principles.
Ability toPerform civil engineering design work or supervise construction and inspection activities; analyze stresses and determine the required foundation and structural features; supervise a small group of subordinate professional or sub-professional employees; and prepare engineering and inspection reports.
Physical RequirementsPersons seeking appointment to positions in this class must meet the health and physical condition standards deemed necessary and proper for performance of the duties.
Physical Effort GroupingLight
Benefits of County Employment- Flexible Working Arrangements:
Options may include alternate work schedules (4-10) and flexible working hours. (Not all Departments/Agencies participate and not all positions are eligible.) - Vacation:
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