Mechanical Engineer III

Position Overview

The City and County of Honolulu is seeking a Mechanical Engineer III to join the Department of Planning and Permitting, Building Division, located in Honolulu. The successful candidate will perform professional mechanical engineering work in reviewing and approving plans, specifications, and calculations of buildings and structures for compliance with the Plumbing Code and/or other pertinent codes or regulations.

Responsibilities

• Make independent reviews of plans and specifications of moderately difficult projects, including routine or uncomplicated renovations and alterations for three or more family dwellings, apartments, and commercial buildings involving moderately difficult computations, legal and technical interpretations of the Plumbing Code and/or other pertinent codes or regulations.
• Approve the issuance of building permits for plumbing work upon satisfaction that plans and specifications meet requirements.
• Consult with architects, mechanical engineers, and the public on questions relating to the Plumbing Code and other pertinent codes.

Qualifications

• At time of application, must be a citizen, national, or permanent resident alien of the United States or a non-citizen eligible under federal law for unrestricted employment.
• Equivalent to graduation from a regionally-accredited college or university with a bachelor's degree in an engineering specialty.
• Two years of non-registered professional (post-bachelor's degree) Mechanical Engineering experience.