Unclassified - Hilo, HI
posted 3 months ago
The Mechanical Engineer IV position involves performing complex professional engineering work related to the design, installation, operation, and maintenance of mechanical equipment and systems. This role also includes reviewing and analyzing plans and specifications to ensure compliance with relevant code requirements. The position is based in Hilo, HI, within the Department of Water Supply's Operations Division, and there is one immediate permanent full-time vacancy available. The selected candidate will be responsible for a variety of tasks that require both office and field studies of proposed projects, making recommendations on the design, type, selection, and location of equipment to be installed. In this role, the engineer will conduct preliminary and final acceptance tests of pumping units, as well as periodic tests to assess the operational efficiency of existing pumping units, recommending corrective actions as necessary. The engineer will also check plans and specifications for mechanical equipment and appurtenances, supervise and compile pumping and other data, and analyze indicator cards of steam engines to make required adjustments. Additionally, the engineer will analyze station reports and operating schedules, requisition supplies and equipment, and review plans and specifications for compliance with plumbing, mechanical, and other pertinent codes. The position requires the ability to apply mechanical engineering principles, interpret and modify guidelines to solve specific problems, and prepare engineering reports and correspondence. The engineer will also need to interact effectively with engineers, architects, and the public, ensuring that all technical interpretations of codes are accurately conveyed. The role may involve physical demands, and candidates must meet health and physical condition standards necessary to perform the essential functions of the position.