CIVIL ENGINEER I (EN-18) [3 vacancies]

About the Department

The Department of Environmental Services (ENV) is looking to fill two (2) Civil Engineer I positions.

• There is one (1) vacancy with the Wastewater Engineering & Construction Division located in Honolulu. 
• There is one (1) vacancy with the Refuse Division located in Kapolei.

What You Will Do

• Wastewater Engineering and Construction Division:
  • Perform routine civil engineering work and assist in preparing design plans, estimates, and reports. Follow specific instructions from a licensed engineer and adhere to well-established engineering principles and practices. The scope of work involves simple projects such as replacement, improvements, repairs, and rehabilitation to gravity sewer lines.
• Refuse Division:
  • Under the supervision and direction of the Planning & Engineering Branch Chief, this position is responsible for learning and assisting with solid waste planning, resource recovery, and engineering projects, and learning to develop engineering judgement. They will receive training in adhering to applicable safety practices, rules, and procedures, and perform all duties safely and appropriately to ensure the safety of self, co-workers, and the general public.

Special Work Requirements

• Occasional exposure to construction and traffic hazards, sewage environment and gases, chemicals, coating fumes, noise, electrical hazards, and moving equipment. 
• Some physical dexterity required to occasionally perform field investigations, which includes climbing ladders, descending into trenches, tanks and manholes, crawling through pipes, and walking on uneven or obstructed surfaces. 
• Regular hours anticipated, but may require shift, evening, night, weekend, or holiday work to accommodate emergency situations, unusual problems or workload.
• Will serve as a Disaster Response Worker during declared civil defense emergencies.

The Honolulu Board of Water Supply (BWS), Water Resources Division, has one (1) vacancy for Civil Engineer I located in Honolulu.

What You Will Do

• Under close supervision, performs routine and well-defined civil engineering work to support the development, planning and design of projects in the Capital Projects program. 
• Conduct routine site visits to assist with preparing feasibility studies, environmental assessments, impact statements, design of water systems, and assessing the feasibility of resource supply options and new technological alternatives.

Career Progression

• The expectation for any Civil Engineer I is to learn and progress upward to higher levels.  
• Opportunity to progress up the career ladder and/or qualify for other higher-level positions will depend on satisfactory work experience and demonstration of applicable knowledge and skills.

Class Title	Salary Range	Current Pay
Civil Engineer I	EN-18	$5,596
Civil Engineer II	EN-20	$6,043
Civil Engineer III	EN-22	$6,528
Civil Engineer IV	EN-24	$8,061 (PE required)
Civil Engineer V	EN-26	$8,706 (PE required)

Position Duties

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Notifications may also be sent via text message if opted into the service.  Data and text messaging fees apply.

Minimum Qualifications

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.

Students who will graduate in the current semester (Fall 2026) with a Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Engineering may apply.


LICENSE REQUIREMENT: 
Possession of an appropriate valid driver’s license (automobile/Type 3).

Other Qualifications

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

Benefits

What are the benefits of being a City Employee?

-- Vacation: Employees may earn up to 21 days per year.

-- Sick Leave: Employees may earn up to 21 days per year.

-- Holidays: 13 days a year; 14 days during election years.

-- Training and Development: Computer, career, and personal enhancement courses are offered; curriculum designed for employee, supervisory, and management development.

-- Medical, Dental, Prescription Drug, and Vision Care: Various health insurance plans are available. Premiums are subsidized by the City and deductible from pre-tax income for participants of the Premium Conversion Plan (PCP).

-- Group Life Insurance: No cost for eligible employees.

-- Deferred Compensation Plan: Invest in your future...choose to defer part of your pre-tax income for retirement.

-- Retirement Plan: The Employees' Retirement System (ERS) of the State of Hawaii administers retirement benefits for State and County employees. Employee contribution required.

-- Commuter Choice Pre-Tax Benefits: Employees may designate certain transportation expenses (TheBus, LOTMA, Vanpool Hawaii, etc.) as a pre-tax item

-- Parking: Some job locations offer parking on-site; others may have access to parking at low monthly rates.

-- Direct Deposit: Direct deposit of paychecks to a designated financial institution is available.

-- Employee Assistance Program (EAP): Confidential, professional counseling and resource referral.

-- Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSLF) Program: A federal program forgiving the balance of federal student loans for individuals working in public service. For program requirements and additional information, please visit: https://studentaid.gov/manage-loans/forgiveness-cancellation/public-service

To view additional information, please visit our Benefits of City Employment page. 

* All benefits as stated above, are subject to eligibility requirements and to legislative and/or negotiated changes. Individuals are responsible for any related fees or charges that may apply.

Supplemental Questions

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Agency Information

EmployerCity and County of HonoluluAddress 650 South King Street, 10th Floor

Honolulu, Hawaii, 96813 Phone(808) 768-8536
Website https://www.honolulu.gov/dhr/