Civil Engineer III - Quality Assurance (Quality Engineer)

Position Overview

The Honolulu Authority for Rapid Transportation (HART) is the public transit authority responsible for planning and constructing Skyline, Honolulu’s rail transit system. It is the first fully automated, driverless urban light metro system in the United States and represents the largest public infrastructure project in the history of Hawaii. HART is seeking a candidate to join its Quality Assurance/Quality Control Team to provide substantive professional, technical, and leadership assistance to the Director of Quality Assurance and Quality Control, ensuring compliance with quality and contract requirements, with special attention to those that require industrial engineering expertise.

Work Schedule and Location: Monday – Friday, 8-hour shift. This position is on-site at the HART offices in Honolulu, Hawaii 96813. Candidates must reliably commute or relocate to Honolulu by the first day of employment.

Key Responsibilities

• Assist in providing quality assurance oversight and monitoring for compliance of project engineering, procurements, construction, inspection, and testing activities, and government regulatory requirements within the Quality Management Program (QMP).
• Track and monitor corrective action records (CAR's) in accordance with Federal Transit Administration (FTA) requirements.
• Develop requirements, flow down, and monitor the performance of quality audits as defined by the QMP, with special focus on engineered systems and sub-systems.
• Create, deploy, and monitor key performance indicators (KPI's) to assure the HART QMP drives the goal of 100% First Pass Quality for all processes and products.
• Document detailed and comprehensive reports of all problems, findings, observations, and issues; collaborate with engineers and operators to prevent future occurrences.
• Review plans and specifications for engineering features to ensure inclusion of quality management issues and compliance with designs and contracts.
• Participate in the evaluation and disposition of non-conformances, deviations, and waivers that may affect design and quality requirements.
• Collaborate with designers, civil engineers, and project engineers on technical interpretation of codes.

Required Qualifications

• A combination of education and experience substantially equivalent to a bachelor’s degree in an engineering specialty and two years of relevant professional civil experience.
• Knowledge of civil engineering principles and practices, including engineering mathematics, mechanics, materials, and hydraulic, structural, mechanical, electrical, and sanitary engineering principles.
• Ability to perform civil/industrial engineering design work or supervise construction and inspection activities; analyze stresses, determine foundation and structural requirements, and lead a team.
• Must meet the physical and health standards necessary for the performance of the duties.

Benefits & Perks

• Medical, prescription drug, vision, dental, and life insurance plans
• Generous vacation and sick leave (up to 21 days per year)
• 13 paid holidays annually (14 days during election year)
• Retirement plan contributions through the Employees’ Retirement System (ERS)
• Deferred compensation options to invest pre-tax income for retirement
• Flexible spending accounts for health and dependent care expenses
• Pre-tax transportation benefits, including TheBus and vanpool options
• Access to confidential counseling services through the Employee Assistance Plan (EAP)
• Additional perks such as training opportunities and an employer-funded Holo Card for eligible employees
• Eligibility for the Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSLF) program