Engineer III

Hiring rates will be based on availability of funds, applicant qualifications, and other relevant factors. Positions may close at any time.

Pay

• Engineer I: $5,761 per month (EN-18, Step D)
• Engineer II: $6,221 to $7,125 per month (EN-20, Step D to I)
• Engineer III: $6,721 to $7,696 per month (EN-22, Step D to I)

About the Role

The State of Hawaii offers engineering positions at three levels. Applicants will be considered for all levels for which they qualify.

Duties

• Engineer I: Performs routine professional engineering work applying basic engineering principles and techniques, following specific instructions and established practices.
• Engineer II: Performs specific and limited professional engineering assignments using standard methods and techniques, which may involve minor phases of a broader project.
• Engineer III: Performs moderately difficult professional engineering work in planning, design, construction, maintenance, operation, or evaluation of engineering projects. May assist higher-level engineers on complex projects.

Requirements

• Legal Authorization to Work: Must be a U.S. citizen, national, permanent resident alien, or eligible under federal law for unrestricted employment in the United States.
• Education: Bachelor’s degree in engineering from an accredited four-year college or university. Applicants graduating within three months may apply with an official transcript and verification of expected graduation.
• Experience:
  • Engineer I: None required.
  • Engineer II: One year of progressively responsible professional engineering experience.
  • Engineer III: Two years of progressively responsible professional engineering experience.
• Driver’s License: Some positions may require a valid driver’s license.
• Physical Requirements: Some positions may require the ability to lift and carry loads of various weights, with or without reasonable accommodation.
• Security Clearances:
  • SIDA Clearance: Required for airport positions. Must pass a fingerprint-based federal criminal history record check with no disqualifying convictions in the past 10 years. Cost is the applicant’s responsibility.
  • TWIC Clearance: Required for harbor positions. Must pass a fingerprint-based federal criminal history record check with no disqualifying convictions in the past 7 years. Cost is the applicant’s responsibility but will be reimbursed upon hire.

Benefits

• Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSLF) Program: Eligible for federal student loan forgiveness after 120 qualifying payments while employed by a qualifying public service employer.
• Reasonable Accommodations: Available for applicants and employees with disabilities. Contact 808-587-1111 for assistance.

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