ELECTRICAL ENGINEER IV (EN-24) [1 vacancy]

The City and County of Honolulu is seeking experienced, licensed Electrical Engineers to perform complex professional work reviewing and approving electrical designs for the City's infrastructure projects.

What You Will Do

• Review electrical plans and specifications for design and code compliance
• Approve or reject plans and specifications requiring professional judgment and interpretation 
• Conduct field and office studies of electrical systems 
• Prepare and review complex contracts and technical specifications 
• Coordinate with engineers, architects, contractors and City staff

Special Work Requirements

• May be exposed to construction and traffic hazards during site visits 
• May be required to climb ladders, stairs, scaffolding or walk on uneven terrain
• Must wear personal protective equipment as required
• Serve as a Disaster Response Worker during civil defense emergency

Current Vacancies

• There is one (1) vacancy with the Honolulu Board of Water Supply (BWS), Capital Projects Division Mechanical/Electrical Branch.

**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! View details about all our available benefits by clicking on the “Benefits” tab at the top of this posting or visiting https://www.honolulu.gov/dhr/benefits/.

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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.

EDUCATION REQUIREMENT:
Equivalent to graduation from a regionally-accredited four year college or university with a bachelor’s degree in an engineering specialty.


EXPERIENCE REQUIREMENT:
Three years of non-registered professional electrical engineering experience.

APPLICABLE SKILLS NEEDED

• Advanced knowledge of electrical engineering principles and complex system design

• Ability to independently review, analyze, and approve electrical plans and specifications

• Strong understanding of the National Electrical Code and its application to real-world projects

• Skill in evaluating complex electrical systems, identifying issues, and recommending solutions

• Ability to clearly communicate technical decisions and work collaboratively with diverse teams

LICENSE REQUIREMENT:

1. Possession of an appropriate valid driver's license, as required.
   
2. Possession of a valid license as a professional Electrical Engineer in the State of Hawaii.

If you qualify for the position, your name will be eligible for consideration for current vacancy/vacancies and future job openings with this job title.  Screening will be based on the education, experience, and other job-related information provided in your application.  Failure to provide sufficient information may result in your application being rejected or your receiving a lower rating.  All information provided on an application is subject to verification.  As applicable, false or misleading statements or omissions of material facts are grounds for disqualification and/or termination of employment with the City and County of Honolulu.