Engineer V - Department Of Accounting & General Services - Maui

Duties Summary

The Engineer V supervises the planning, design, construction, maintenance and/or operation of a number of major and complex engineering projects; or works independently on advanced planning, design or research projects involving elements of a highly critical or unprecedented nature; and performs other related duties as assigned. Engineers at the V level perform work characterized by many, varied complex features due to the breadth, diversity, or intensity of assignments.

They plan and conduct work for which precedent criteria or techniques are inadequate or are controversial. They work as specialists in a technical field, and may perform staff advisory services for an engineering organization. They apply intensive and diversified knowledge of engineering principles and practices in a broad area of assignment and related fields. They perform advanced work in their engineering field and provide technical guidance on critical problems or projects of a highly specialized nature.

As a supervisor, the engineer reviews work prepared by other professional engineers or by contract architect-engineer firms.

• Applicants will be placed on the eligible list for ALL levels for which they are qualified.
• To qualify, applicants must meet all of the following requirements:
  • Legal Authorization To Work:
    The State of Hawaii requires all persons seeking employment with the government of the State shall be citizens, nationals, or permanent resident aliens of the United States, or eligible under federal law for unrestricted employment in the United States.
  • Professional License:
    Applicants MUST POSSESS a valid State of Hawaii Professional Engineer license AT THE TIME OF APPLICATION. For information on obtaining a State of Hawaii Professional Engineer license, please visit the following website: http://(Use the "Apply for this Job" box below)./engineer
  • Basic
    
    Education:
    
    A bachelor's degree from a school of engineering from an accredited four-year college or university. Relevant substitutions as described in the Minimum Qualification Requirements will apply.
    
    Note:
    
    Applicants who will graduate within three months and will meet the Minimum Qualification Requirements upon graduation will be accepted for examination. If you are graduating within three months with a Bachelor’s degree in engineering from an accredited college or university or a Master’s degree in a pertinent engineering field from a school of engineering in an accredited college or university, please submit a copy of your official transcript of coursework completed thus far and a letter from your department head or registrar verifying your current enrollment in school, your expected graduation date and major with your application.
  • Engineering
    
    Experience:
    
    Four (4) years of progressively responsible professional engineering experience. At least one (1) year of Engineering Experience must have been comparable to the next lower level.
  • Supervisory Aptitude
    
    Experience:
    
    Applicants must possess Supervisory Aptitude as described in the complete Minimum Qualification Requirements.
  • Driver’s License:
    Some positions may require a valid driver's license.
  • Special Requirements:
    Some positions may require the ability to lift and carry items of various weights with or without reasonable accommodation.
  • Substitutions Allowed:
    Relevant substitutions as described in the Minimum Qualification Requirements will apply.

The State of Hawai'i complies with federal and state disability laws and makes reasonable accommodations for applicants and employees with disabilities. If you require reasonable accommodations in completing an application, any pre‑employment testing, or otherwise participating in the selection process, please call  for assistance.