Civil Engineer Jobs in Hawaii (NOW HIRING)

Salary: $6,721.00 - $7,752.00 Monthly
Location : Oahu, HI
Job Type: Full-Time Permanent
Job Number: 205256
Department: Various Departments
Opening Date: 01/27/2026
Closing Date: Continuous
Position Information
Grow your skills while shaping critical infrastructure. Join the City as a Civil Engineer!
The Department of Facility Maintenance (DFM), Storm Water Quality Division, is recruiting for four (4) Civil Engineer III positions at Kapolei Hale.
What You Will Do

• Assist with professional engineering projects related to the National Pollutant Discharge Elimination System (NPDES) Municipal Separate Storm Sewer System (MS4) Storm Water Management Program.
• Plan, design, construction management, product evaluation, research & development, system optimization, database management, and Geographical Information System (GIS) mapping.
• May participate in periodic cross training and supplementary work activities within the division to comply with regulatory obligations.

**Salaries for positions at the Department of Facility Maintenance are commensurate with applicable experience, pending approval: $6,721 to $7,533 per month**
The Department of Environmental Services (ENV), is recruiting for two (2) Civil Engineer III positions in the Office of Administrative Support Division, and the Wastewater Engineering & Construction Division.
What You Will Do

• Perform routine to moderately complex professional engineering work under general supervision
• Plan, organize, coordinate, and direct all technical and administrative activities of simple projects assigned
• Assist higher level engineers on more complex projects and tasks

**Salaries for the positions at the Department of Environmental Services, Office of Administrative Support and Wastewater Engineering & Construction Divisions, are commensurate with applicable experience, pending approval: $6,721 to $7,752 per month**
The Department of Design and Construction (DDC) is recruiting for two (2) Civil Engineer III position in the Civil Division and one (1) position in the Facilities Division.
What You Will Do

• Perform professional engineering work under general supervision including contract administration and compliance oversight for various facets of construction projects
• Plan and design civil/structural engineering projects
• Plan, organize, and manage assigned Capital Improvement Program (CIP) funded projects
• Assist higher level engineers on more complex projects and tasks

**Salary for the position at the Department of Design and Construction, Civil Division, Construction Management Branch, commensurate with applicable experience, pending approval: $6,721 to $7,321 per month**
**Salary for the position at the Department of Design and Construction, Civil Division, Design Branch, commensurate with applicable experience, pending approval: $6,721 to $8,690 per month**
**Salary for the position at the Department of Design and Construction, Facilities Division, is commensurate with applicable experience, pending approval: $6,721 to $7,533 per month**
Enjoy excellent employment benefits including generous time off (up to 21 vacation days, 21 sick leave days, and holidays), comprehensive health coverage, retirement plan, career development, and much more! View details about all our available benefits by clicking on the "Benefits" tab at the top of this posting or visiting
Apply today and take the first step toward a lasting career!
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Minimum Qualification Requirements
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.
Education Verification: Education information must be listed clearly on your application. If available, please attach a legible electronic copy of your diploma, official transcripts, and/or applicable foreign credential evaluation to your application. As part of the hiring process, you may be asked to furnish documentation to verify your education to move forward for further consideration.
EXPERIENCE REQUIREMENT:
Two year(s) of non-registered professionalcivil engineering experience.
Applicable Skills NeededKnowledge of:

• civil engineering principles and practices
• Engineering mathematics and mechanics of materials
• Topographic surveying principles and practices
• Structural, mechanical, electrical, hydraulic, and sanitary engineering concepts as they apply to civil engineering

Ability to:

• perform civil engineering design work and supervise construction and inspection activities
• analyze stresses and determine the required foundations and structural features
• supervise a small group of subordinate employees
• prepare engineering and inspection reports

Substitution: A Master's degree in Civil Engineering from a regionally-accredited college or university will substitute for one year of non-registered professional civil engineering experience.
Education Verification: Education information must be listed clearly on your application. If available, please attach a legible electronic copy of your diploma, official transcripts, and/or applicable foreign credential evaluation to your application. As part of the hiring process, you may be asked to furnish documentation to verify your education to move forward for further consideration.
NON-QUALIFYING EXPERIENCE
Having the required number of years of experience will not in itself be accepted as qualifying for the position. Your overall experience must have been of such scope, level and responsibility as to conclusively demonstrate the ability to perform the duties of the position. Work experience while in an engineering student intern position will not be creditable as equivalent to professional engineering experience.
LICENSE REQUIREMENT:
Possession of an appropriate valid driver's license, as required.
Examination Process
If you qualify for the position, your name will be eligible for consideration for current 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 your 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.
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:
To view additional information, please visit our 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.
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APPLICATION GUIDELINES & INSTRUCTIONS
When applying for this position, please thoroughly complete the Education, Work Experience, and Supplemental Question sections of your application. The information provided in these sections, particularly the job-specific Supplemental Questions, will be used to determine whether you meet the qualification requirements for the job and your final score. Failure to provide detailed and complete information or submit any required documentation may result in your application being rejected or you receiving a lower score.
Please do not submit resumes in place of completing any of these sections.
List each work experience separately, do not combine jobs. For example, if you've held more than one position or job level(s) for the same employer, they should be listed and described separately so that the resulting changes in your duties and responsibilities are accurately reflected. If any part of your experience is unclear, you may be asked to provide a copy of your official job/position description (PD).
In general (unless otherwise specified on the job posting), the following criteria is utilized for evaluation of the Minimum Qualification Requirements:

• Substitute, temporary assignment, internship or volunteer experience requires an official letter of verification from your supervisor and/or Human Resources department. The letter should include the job title, employment dates, number of hours worked, a description of the duties performed, and a contact name and phone number.
• Concurrent or overlapping experiences and/or education will NOT be double credited.
• Professional experience refers to work that generally involves independent critical thinking, solving complex, non-routine problems, preparing reports, and interpreting and applying technical information.
• Most work experience as an intern will NOT be creditable as equivalent to professional experience.
• Calculation of experience will be based upon a full-time, 40-hour work week. Part-time experience will be pro-rated. Hours worked in excess of 40 hours/week will not be extra credited.
  
  1. Example: Twelve months of experience at 20 hours/week will be pro-rated to six months of experience.
     
  2. Example: Twelve months of experience at 60 hours/week will be credited as one year of experience, NOT one and a half years.
• All requirements for the position must be met at the time of application or by the closing date of the recruitment.

Possession of the required amount of experience will not in and of itself be accepted as proof of qualification for the position. The overall experience must be of such scope and responsibility as to conclusively demonstrate that you have the ability to perform the duties of the position.
Any information you submit is subject to verification. Supporting documents must be either electronically attached to your application or submitted to our office at: Department of Human Resources, 650 South King Street, 10th Floor, Honolulu, HI 96813. Documents should be identified by job title and recruitment number.
If you previously submitted education documents (e.g., transcripts, diploma, etc.) to our office, for most cases you are not required to resubmit them. Supporting documents with an expiration period (e.g., driver's license, Department of Transportation medical certificate, etc.) will need to be submitted with each application to verify possession of a current license or certificate at the time specified on the job posting.

• I certify that I have read and understand the above statements.

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EDUCATION REQUIREMENT
Equivalent to graduation from a regionally-accredited four-year college or university with a bachelor's degree in an engineering specialty.
Education Verification: Education information must be listed clearly on your application. If available, please attach a legible electro