Civil Engineer IV

$94,728 - $120,912/Yr

The County of Hawaiʻi - Hilo, HI

Part-time,Full-time - Mid Level

Remote - Hilo, HI

About the position

The Civil Engineer IV position involves performing complex engineering work related to the design, construction, maintenance, and operation of civil engineering projects. The role includes preparing designs, plans, specifications, estimates, and reports, and supervising various engineering activities. This position is critical for ensuring the successful execution of civil engineering projects within the Department of Environmental Management - Wastewater Division in Hilo, HI.

Responsibilities

• Conducts office field studies of proposed projects and supervises preliminary and final surveys.
• Establishes benchmarks and takes cross-sections, profiles, and contours.
• Makes survey computations and prepares preliminary drawings.
• Designs and assists in the design of various structures including reservoirs, retaining walls, bridges, culverts, tunnels, pipelines, sewers, sidewalks, and highways.
• 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 and supervises construction and inspection activities.
• Interprets plans and specifications, makes changes and corrections as necessary.
• 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 as required.

Requirements

• 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 License (Class 3) or any other valid comparable driver license at the time of filing.

Nice-to-haves

• Experience in hydrologic and land development studies.
• Familiarity with civil and hydraulic engineering principles and practices.

Benefits

• Flexible working arrangements including telecommuting and alternate work schedules.
• Paid vacation time up to 21 days per year.
• Paid sick leave up to 21 days per year.
• 13 paid holidays per year plus General Election Day when applicable.
• Training and development opportunities.
• Tuition reimbursement program for further education.
• Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSLF) eligibility.
• Retirement plan through the Employees' Retirement System.
• Deferred compensation plan for additional retirement savings.
• Flexible spending plan for medical and dependent care expenses.
• Variety of health benefit plans available.
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP) for personal and work-related issues.
• Free group life insurance policy for active employees.