Job Details

Do you have at least 2 years of mechanical engineering experience?

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There are two (2) vacancies with the Department of Planning and Permitting, Building Division, located in Honolulu. The Mechanical Engineer III 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.

Duties and responsibilities include but are not limited to:

1. Making 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.
2. Approving the issuance of buildings permits for plumbing work upon satisfaction that plans and specifications meet requirements.
3. Consulting architects, mechanical engineers and public on questions relating to Plumbing Code and other pertinent codes.

If you qualify for the position, your name will be placed on an eligible list for further consideration. This list may be used to fill current and future vacancies in this and/or other departments.

Applications must be submitted online at to be accepted.

**Actual salary commensurate with applicable experience, pending approval**

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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.

Equivalent to graduation from a regionally-accredited college or university with a bachelor's degree in an engineering specialty.

Education obtained outside of the United States must be comparable to a degree earned at a regionally-accredited college/university in the United States. In order to receive credit for the education, a foreign credential evaluation (FCE) must be provided. We also reserve the right to request further information about your academic program, evidence of comparability, or an original transcript.

Two years of non-registered professional (post-bachelor's degree) Mechanical Engineering experience.

In addition to meeting the above minimum qualifications, your application will be further evaluated. Your score will be based on the quality and quantity of your education, experience and/or other related job requirements and competencies applicable to the position. Failure to provide sufficient information may result in your application being rejected or your receiving a lower score.

Education and Experience Evaluation................................. 100%