ELECTRICAL ENGINEER III (EN-22) [1 vacancy]

Electrical Engineer

Powering safe buildings for our Ohana. From designing to approving, bring your expertise to Honolulu's building! The Department of Planning & Permitting (DPP), Building Division, Electrical Code Branch, is seeking an independent Electrical Engineer to review moderately difficult electrical plans and specifications, including those for multi-family dwellings, commercial structures, electric vehicle charging stations, and photovoltaic systems. In this role, you will ensure that the plans comply with accepted electrical engineering practices, applicable electrical codes, and pertinent ordinances.

What you will do:

• Review electrical plans, specifications, and calculations for compliance with safety and code requirements
• Work with architects, engineers, and the public to answer questions and ensure electrical designs meet code.
• Work with electrical inspectors to ensure field installations match approved electrical plans and code requirements.

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!

Minimum qualification requirements:

• 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: Two (2) years of non-registered professional (post-bachelor's degree) electrical engineering experience.
• Desirable electrical engineering experience: Experience reviewing or designing electrical systems for buildings for building infrastructure; familiarity with electrical codes and plan review processes.
• Applicable skills needed: Ability to apply electrical engineering principles and practices; proficiency in evaluating electrical system designs and methods; knowledge of and ability to interpret and apply the National Electrical Code; skill in reviewing electrical plans and specifications for buildings and structures; strong ability to analyze electrical designs and verify technical computations for accuracy and safety; experience preparing engineering reports and written correspondence; proven ability to communicate effectively with engineers, architects, contractors, and the public.
• License requirement: Possession of an appropriate valid driver's license, as required.

Examination process: If you qualify for the position, your name will be eligible for consideration for the 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.