Engineer V - Honolulu, Oahu

Position Specific Description

Recruitment Number 25-272KS, Engineer V, SR-26D ($6,535 per month) to SR-26L ($8,945 per month), Honolulu, Oahu. The starting salary may be at a rate between the minimum to maximum salary range listed above, based on qualifications.

1/16/26: AMENDED - Applicants with a current out-of-state professional engineer license may apply. If selected, a Hawaii license must be obtained prior to appointment.

Note: This position is also posted as Architect V (Recruitment No. 25-271KS) and Capital Improvement Project Coordinator (Recruitment No. 26-014).

Summary Of Duties

The Engineer V performs difficult professional engineering work in coordinating the planning, design, construction, maintenance, and operation of major and complex planning, design and construction projects; prepares and coordinates the preparation of designs, plans, specifications, estimate and reports; and performs other duties as required. Must be able to establish and maintain effective working relationships with engineers, architects, contractors, administrative officials and the general public.

Minimum Qualification Requirements

Education: Graduation from an accredited four (4) year college or university with a bachelor’s degree in engineering in an engineering specialty; or an equivalent combination of education and experience in engineering work which satisfies the requirements of the State of Hawaii’s Board of Professional Engineers, Architects, Surveyors, and Landscape Architects.

Specialized Experience: One (1) year of registered professional engineering experience.

License Requirements:

• A valid and current driver’s license to operate a motor vehicle, and
• Possession of a valid State of Hawaii Civil, Electrical, Mechanical or Structural Professional Engineer license at the time of application.

Note: Applicants who possess an out-of-state professional engineer license must obtain a State of Hawaii license prior to appointment.

Supplemental Information

Any additional information may be attached to your online application, submitted by email to [email protected], or mailed to the following address: Hawai`i State Judiciary, Human Resources Department, 426 Queen Street, First Floor, Honolulu, Hawai`i 96813.

Education: If you are using education as a substitution for experience, you must submit a copy of your transcript(s) or diploma(s) at the time of application. If you are selected for a position, we will request an official transcript (not a copy) at a later date. The official transcript must indicate completion of the training and/or the awarding of the appropriate degree.

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