Associate Chemical Engineer Jobs in Hawaii (NOW HIRING)

Salary : $43,272.00 Annually
Location : Future vacancies with immediate vacancy in Hilo, HI
Job Type: Permanent & Temporary Positions
Job Number: 2026-00072
Department: Various
Opening Date: 06/07/2026
Closing Date: Continuous
Duties Summary
Performs tasks in support of engineering functions; and performs other related duties as required.
There is one (1) immediate permanent full-time vacancy with the Department of Public Works - Traffic Division in Hilo.
Working Hours for the vacancy with the Department of Public Works: Monday - Friday; 7:00 a.m. to 3:30 p.m.
This Engineering Support Technician I, SR-11 position is a career ladder position. The next level in the series is Engineering Support Technician II, SR-15, $4,221/month. Persons hired into career ladder positions must meet minimum qualifications for the next level in the career ladder series, perform work at the higher level, and meet performance requirements to move to the next level in the career ladder series.
The eligible list may be used for other permanent and temporary vacancies as they arise during the life of the list. Temporary appointment may lead to conversion to permanent appointment.
Examples of Duties

• Assists engineer in reviewing development proposals.
• Keeps and updates required engineering and water quality data and reports.
• Keeps records of communications including general communications regarding availability of water, subdivisions, change of zone, land use changes, and etc.
• Keeps and updates bacteriological, turbidity, chemical, and chloride and other related data.
• Prepares water consumption reports and graphs by systems and subsystems.
• Makes computations and prepares charts and visual aids.
• Compares master meter reading with customer meter readings.
• Assits with surveys and public notifications for customer information and regulation compliance.
• Assists with inspection of construction for compliance with approved plans and specifications.
• Maintains physical and electronic files and records.
• May assist in preparaing CAD generated drawings, sketches, and schemes; prepares GIS generated maps and exhibts.
• Assists engineers with field trips, public informational meetings, workshops, seminars, conferences, meetings, class presentations, and compaction tests.
• Works with portable testing equipment for the analyses of turbidity, chloride, ph, chlorine residual, and other water quality parameters available from the equipment.
• May operate a county vehicle to assist profesional personnel in support of engineering functions and/or perform construction inspections; and to support engineering and technical staff with studies, investigations, and inspections.
• Assists with traffic safety and traffic calming investigations, including collecting and compiling data, to assist Engineer with planning projects to help reduce traffic accidents and lower vehicular speeds.
• Reviews simple plans and specifications for conformance with applicable laws, rules, regulations, and codes.
• Assists in the design of simple traffic safety projects.
• May serve as the contact for the One-Call Center Program.
• Catalogs and maintains engineering reference materials and information.
• Meets with the public to answer routine questions regarding availability of water and requirements for service.
• May assist with various tasks involving administrative and clerical matters.

Minimum Qualification Requirements
Training and Experience:
A combination of education and experience substantially equivalent to:

• graduation from high school, and
• some work experience in engineering oriented functions such as in data collection and analyses, research, or inspection.
• possession of a valid State of Hawai'i Driver License (Class 3) or any other valid comparable driver license at the time of filing as applicable to the position. You will be required to submit your valid driver's license at time of hire, if the position requires a driver's license. (The immediate vacancy with the Department of Public Works requires a valid driver's license).

Substitution of education for required experience: An Associates degree or higher from an accredited college or university in Engineering, Engineering Drafting, or CAD may be substituted for the required experience. (Scan and attach your official college transcript to be credited for the substitution of experience.)
Note: Foreign transcripts must be accompanied by an official credential evaluation report to determine U.S. equivalency. (Scan and attach a copy of your official credential evaluation report to your application.
Examination: All applicants who meet the minimum qualification requirements will be assigned a score of 70 points. An education and experience evaluation will be conducted based on the applicant's training, education and experience as presented in the application.
Please read the minimum qualification requirements carefully. Be certain to list all pertinent training and experience, as this may be important in determining your examination score. It is essential that the applicant describe fully the duties and responsibilities of each position held, specify the date of each position held (from and to, month and year), and indicate the number of hours worked per week.
Attach all required documentation (e.g. official transcript, professional license(s)/certification(s), DD-214, etc.) at the time of submitting your application.
Note: In-person interviews and/or further testing in Hawai'i County may be required at the discretion of the hiring department/agency. If in-person interviews and/or further testing are required, applicants who are referred to the hiring department/agency must be available to participate in person and at their own expense at that phase of the selection process.
Knowledge of: general math, algebra, and trigonometry, and sources of technical information and references.
Ability to: make mathematical computations; analyze statistical data and reduce to desired data; understand departmental regulations regarding customer services and subdivision requirements, understand general operation of a water system, type reasonably well and print legibly, do free-hand lettering and charting, and keep records and prepare reports.
Physical Requirements: Persons seeking appointment to positions in this class must meet the health and physical condition standards deemed necessary and proper to perform the essential functions of the position with or without reasonable accommodations.
Physical Effort Grouping: Light
Benefits of County Employment: The County of Hawai'i offers a competitive compensation package. Your total compensation is comprised of your salary and a generous range of valuable benefits, subject to eligibility requirements.

• Flexible Working Arrangements: Options may include alternate work schedules (4-10) and flexible working hours. (Not all Departments/Agencies participate and not all positions are eligible.)
• Vacation: Start accruing paid vacation time immediately upon hire - up to 21 days per year.
• Sick Leave: Start accruing paid sick leave time immediately upon hire - up to 21 days per year.
• Holidays: The County provides 13 paid holidays per year (plus General Election Day when applicable).
• Training and Development: The County has a variety of training and development opportunities for employees.
• County Tuition Reimbursement Program: This scholarship program rewards employees who take the initiative to advance their education and learning.
• Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSLF) Program: You may be eligible for this federal program which forgives portions of federal student loans for individuals working in public service.
• Retirement Plan: The Employees' Retirement System is a qualified defined benefit public pension plan that provides retirement, disability, survivor and other benefits to all eligible full-time and part-time county employees in the State of Hawaii as well as their beneficiaries.
• Deferred Compensation: Save additional money for retirement - this voluntary supplemental retirement savings plan allows for the investment of tax-deferred contributions.
• Flexible Spending Plan: Use pre-tax dollars to pay for qualified dependent care and/or medical expenses, as well as insurance premiums.
• Health Benefit Plans: The County of Hawai'i offers a variety of health benefit plans for eligible employees.
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP): This voluntary assistance program provides employees and their family members with free professional and confidential assistance in overcoming personal and work-related problems.
• Group Life Insurance: Free life insurance policy for active employees.
• Credit Union Membership
• Other Leaves: You may be eligible for other leaves, including Family Leave, Funeral Leave, Leave Sharing, Military Leave, Donor Leave, Victims Protection Leave, as well as leave for Parent-Teacher Conferences, Disaster Relief, Blood Bank Donations, and Jury Duty.

All benefits are subject to eligibility requirements and change due to legislative actions and/or changes negotiated through collective bargaining. Please check out the benefits tab for additional information.
Supplemental Information
Please scan and attach these supporting documents to your on-line application, if required:

• an official college transcript,
• a valid driver's license,
• a temporary assignment verification,
• professional licenses, and/or
• certificates.

Veterans applying for veteran's preference points shall also scan and attach their DD-214 form and as needed, their VA claim letter to the on-line application.
PLEASE APPLY IMMEDIATELY AS THIS RECRUITMENT MAY CLOSE AT ANY TIME.
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Benefits of County employment: The County of Hawai'i offers a competitive compensation package. Your total compensation is comprised of your salary and a generous range of valuable benefits, subject to eligibility requirements.

• Flexible Working Arrangements: Options may include alternate work schedules (4-10) and flexible working hours. (Not all Departments/Agencies participate and not all positions are eligible.)
• Vacation: Employees start accruing paid vacation time immediately upon hire. 14 hours are earned after a full month of service, which equals to 21 days per year, with a maximum accumulation of 90 working days.
• Sick Leave: Employees start accruing paid sick leave time immediately upon hire. 14 hours are earned after a full month of service, which equals to 21 days per year, with no limitation on the amount of sick leave that may be accumulated.
• Holidays: The County provides 13 paid holidays per year (plus General Election Day when applicable).
• Training and Development: The County provides a variety of training and development opportunities for employees.
• County Tuition Reimbursement Program: Scholarship program for employees who take the initiative to advance their education and learning, subject to eligibility requirements and reimbursement limits.
• 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
• Retirement Plan: The Employees' Retirement System is a qualified defined benefit public pension plan covered under Section 401(a) of the Internal Revenue Code. It provides retirement, disability, survivor and other benefits to all eligible full-time and part-time county employees in the State of Hawaii as well as their beneficiaries. For more information visit
• Deferred Compensation: Eligible employees may participate in the Island Savings Plan (a deferred compensation plan as provided under Section 457 of the Internal Revenue Code.) This is a voluntary supplemental retirement savings plan that allows for the investment of tax-deferred contributions into a variety of investment options.
• Flexible Spending Plan: Eligible employees can use pre-tax dollars to pay for their portion of insurance premiums, qualified dependent care and/or medical expenses.
• Health Benefit Plans: The County of Hawai'i offers the f