Lead the systems that keep Honolulu's public lights on.
The City and County of Honolulu,
Department of Facility Maintenance,
Public Building and Electrical Maintenance Division, Traffic Electrical Maintenance Services Branch seeks a highly experienced professional electrical engineer to lead Citywide lighting systems operations. This position oversees five (5) sections responsible for the construction, operation, and maintenance of street, park, outdoor, and mall lighting on City property and ensures systems are safely designed, properly installed, and fully operational to meet City standards, while overseeing the availability of resources and materials supporting maintenance and repair activities. Play an important role in supporting public safety and community well-being, one light at a time.
What You Will Do- Oversee planning, studies, and analyses to improve street, park, outdoor and mall lighting, fire alarm and civil defense communications systems.
- Plan, coordinate and supervise Branch activities for installation, maintenance and repair of fire alarm, communication, photovoltaic and electric vehicle charging systems.
- Establish work procedures, direct work assignments, and oversee preparation of progress and cost reports.
- Review plans and specifications for lighting systems to ensure compliance with industry standards and City requirements.
Special Work Requirements- Must operate a vehicle.
- Subject to being on call 24 hours a day, including weekends and holidays, to respond to emergencies.
- May be exposed to high voltage, electrical hazards, and active traffic conditions
- May work beyond normal hours, including weekends, to meet operational deadlines
- Serves as a Disaster Response Worker during declared civil defense emergencies (e.g. tsunami, thunderstorms, hurricanes)
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
https://www.honolulu.gov/dhr/benefits/.
Apply today to help play a key role in keeping Honolulu safe, connected, and illuminated. Some notifications may be sent via e-mail. You are responsible for monitoring instructions and correspondence from this office by checking your email account in a timely manner. To ensure proper delivery, please make sure you:
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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 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:Three years of registered professional electrical engineering experience, including or supplemented by one year in supervising or being responsible for an engineering operation or function.
LICENSE REQUIREMENT:- Possession of an appropriate valid driver's license (Type 3/automobile), as required.
- Current State of Hawaii registration as a professional Electrical Engineer.
NOTE: Applicants with a current out-of-state license in Electrical Engineering must obtain their Hawaii license prior to appointment.
Verification Requirement: Please attach an electronic copy of your professional Electrical Engineer license (Hawaii or out-of-state) to your application; Or mail a photocopy to: Department of Human Resources, 650 South King Street, 10th Floor, Honolulu, HI 96813. Copies will not be returned.
If you qualify for the position, your name will be eligible for consideration for current vacancy 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.
