Engineer; Structural V - Dept Of Transportation - Highways Division - Kapolei, Oahu; Wikiwiki

Recruitment Number 23-0363

$8,706 to $11,114 per month (EN-26, Step D to M). Hiring rates will be based on availability of funds, applicant's qualifications, and other relevant factors.

This continuous recruitment may be closed at any time. Notice of the last day will be posted on the State of Hawaii's Civil Service Job Opportunities Listing page.

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This position heads the Field Consultant Unit of the Bridge Design Section, Design Branch, Highways Division, Department of Transportation. Duties and responsibilities include conducting preliminary location, type and cost studies; preparing, supervising and approving design computations, plan specifications and estimates for bridges, separation structures, retaining walls, pedestrian facilities, tunnels, culverts, small buildings and other structures; developing, preparing, reviewing and approving construction and maintenance plans, specifications, proposals, estimate details and computations for both State‑designed and consultant‑designed projects;

and performing other related duties as assigned.

To qualify, applicants must meet all of the following requirements:

• Professional License:
  Must possess a valid State of Hawaii Professional Engineer license at the time of application. Applicants must possess knowledge of principles, practices, methods, and techniques of structural engineering, engineering mechanics and the mechanics of materials as it relates to structural engineering design and functions; ability to perform and supervise structural engineering design, construction and inspection activities; analyse stresses and determine required foundations and structural features.
  
  Applicants must be technically and legally qualified to perform the functions of the position.
• 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 their 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. (Details about Engineer V, Engineer IV levels).
• Supervisory Experience, Aptitude or Staff Advisory
  
  Experience:
  
  Applicants must possess supervisory experience, aptitude, and/or staff advisory experience as described in the complete Minimum Qualification Requirements.
• Driver’s License:
  Applicants must possess a valid driver’s license at the time of appointment.
• Substitutions Allowed:
  Relevant substitutions as described in the Minimum Qualification Requirements will apply.

The information provided above represents a summary of the complete Minimum Qualification Requirements. To view the Requirements in their entirety, please refer to the official documentation.

The State of Hawai‘i complies with federal and state disability laws and makes reasonable accommodations for applicants and…