Engineer (0080441)

University of Hawaii

Honolulu, HI

Description

READVERTISEMENT

Title: ENGINEER

Position Number: 0080441

Hiring Unit: ADMINISTRATION, CAMPUS OPERATIONS & FACILITIES, CAMPUS OPERATIONS & FACILITIES

Location: UH at Manoa

Date Posted: 09/25/2025

Closing Date: continuous until filled

Band: B

Salary : salary schedules and placement information

Additional Salary Info: Band B, minimum $5,434/month

Full Time/Part Time: Full-time

Temporary/Permanent: Permanent

Funding: General

Other Conditions: Position is pending clearance and is expected to begin in February 2025

Duties and Responsibilities
(*Denotes Essential Functions)

*Performs site investigations & feasibility studies & provides technical consultation & budget estimates in response to requests for alteration, new construction, & energy management of electrical power & lighting systems.
*Performs load & lighting calculations & applies technical design skills, including drafting, to create working drawings & specifications for power & lighting systems.
Energy Management - Power & Lighting: Performs engineering service in the implementation of energy conservation measures. Performs energy audits of building system & operations & provides technical assistance in evaluation energy conservation measures.
*Reviews engineering studies & design proposals of consulting engineers to insure compliance with University standards.
*Project Management: Coordinates activities required to insure the smooth flow of electrical power & lighting systems projects during design phase.
Serves as a spokesman, interpreter, and dispatcher of information among consultants, contractors and the University community.
*Reviews system designs, specifications and material submittals of consultants and contractors for compliance with University standards.
*Provides technical assistance to trades personnel and University for troubleshooting work, minor renovation projects and preventative maintenance program development.
*Reviews design and provides technical guidance for electrical portion of Capital Improvement Projects (CIP) and repair and Maintenance (R&M) projects managed by UH engineers and architects.
*Performs periodic on-site inspection of electrical and related work to ensure conformance to the design and proper workmanship.
Other duties as assigned.

Minimum Qualifications

Possession of a baccalaureate degree in Electrical Engineering or related field and 3 year(s) of progressively responsible professional experience with responsibilities for Electrical Engineering; or any equivalent combination of education and/or professional work experience which provides the required education, knowledge, skills and abilities as indicated.
Considerable working knowledge of principles, practices and techniques in the area of Electrical Engineering as demonstrated by the broad knowledge of the full range of pertinent standard and evolving concepts, principles and methodologies.
Considerable working knowledge and understanding of applicable federal and state laws, rules, regulations and theories and systems associated with Electrical Engineering.
Demonstrated ability to resolve wide ranging complex problems through the use of creative reasoning and logic to accurately determine the cause of the problems and the resolution of the problems in an effective, innovative and timely manner.
Demonstrated ability to interpret and present information and ideas clearly and accurately in writing, verbally and by preparation of reports and other materials.
Demonstrated ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with internal and external organizations, groups, team leaders and members, and individuals.
Demonstrated ability to operate a personal computer, apply word processing software.
If applicable, for supervisory work, demonstrated ability to lead subordinates, manage work priorities and projects, and manage employee relations.
Ability to define project scopes, prepare comprehensive & technical engineering reports, design constructible & technically sound systems, review & recognize problem areas, & organize necessary procedures.
Ability to draft or utilize a computer aided drafting system effectively.
Understanding of commercial & industrial construction methods, techniques, practices & management skills.

Desirable Qualifications

2 years in power & lighting design. Knowledge of computer hardware and software application to electrical power and lighting design and data tabulation.
1 year in plan review or project management or 2 years in commercial and industrial electrical construction.

To Apply:
Click on the "Apply" button on the top right corner of the screen to complete an application and attach required documents. Applicant must submit the following: (1) resume, (2) cover letter indicating how the minimum and desirable qualifications of the position are met, (3) the names and contact information (telephone number and email addresses) of at least three professional references, and (4) copies of educational transcripts with CONFIDENTIAL DATA (ie. social security number, birth date, etc.) REDACTED. If requested transcripts are immediately not available, please indicate so where transcripts are required as an attachment. You will have a grace period of 7 days from date of application to email copies of your transcripts to systempo@hawaii.edu. Official transcripts will be required if selected to fill the position. INCOMPLETE APPLICATIONS WILL NOT BE CONSIDERED. Note: If you have not applied for a position before using NeoGov, you will need to create an account.

Inquiries:
Erica Schwarz, 808-956-7200, systempo@hawaii.edu

EEO, Clery Act, ADA

The University of Hawai'i is an Equal Opportunity Institution and is committed to a policy of nondiscrimination in employment, including on the basis of veteran and disability status. For more information visit: https://www.hawaii.edu/offices/eeo/policies/

Employment is contingent on satisfying employment eligibility verification requirements of the Immigration Reform and Control Act of 1986; reference checks of previous employers; and for certain positions, criminal history record checks.

In accordance with the Jeanne Cleary Disclosure of Campus Security Policy and Campus Crime Statistics Act, annual campus crime statistics for the University of Hawai'i may be viewed at: https://www.hawaii.edu/titleix/help/campus-security/, or a paper copy may be obtained upon request from the respective UH Campus Security or Administrative Services Office.

In accordance with Article 10 of the unit 08 collective bargaining agreement, bargaining unit members receive priority consideration for APT job vacancies. As a result, external or non BU 08 applicants may not be considered for some APT vacancies. BU 08 members with re-employment rights or priority status are responsible for informing the hiring unit of their status.

Accommodation Request: The University of Hawai'i complies with the provisions of the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA). Applicants requiring a reasonable accommodation for any part of the application and hiring process should contact the EEO coordinator directly. Determination on requests for reasonable accommodation will be made on a case-by-case basis. For further information, please refer to the following link: https://www.hawaii.edu/offices/eeo/accommodation-request/