Mechanical Engineer V (EN-26)

County Of Maui•Maui County (various), HI

1d•Onsite

About The Position

Performs difficult professional engineering work in supervising and participating in the design, installation, operation and maintenance of mechanical equipment and systems, and/or in the review and analysis of plans and specifications for mechanical engineering features and compliance with code requirements; and performs other related duties as required. This class differs from that of Mechanical Engineer IV in that the Mechanical Engineer V is responsible for a number of complex and major projects operating simultaneously, where the problems of supervision and/or coordination are pronounced; whereas the Mechanical Engineer IV is responsible for a complex and major project or several less complex projects.

Requirements

Graduation from an accredited college or university with a bachelor's degree in mechanical engineering and one year of registered professional mechanical engineering experience.
Possession of a certificate of registration as a professional mechanical engineer in the State of Hawaii.
Knowledge of the principles, practices, methods and techniques of mechanical engineering.
Knowledge of engineering mechanics, mechanics of materials, machine design, thermo-dynamics and hydraulics.
Knowledge of basic principles and practices of electrical engineering.
Knowledge of principles and methods of conducting a variety of tests on materials and equipment.
Knowledge of code requirements as they pertain to mechanical engineering.
Knowledge of sources of engineering information.
Knowledge of principles and practices of supervision.
Ability to apply mechanical engineering principles.
Ability to interpret, apply and modify a given set of guidelines and precedents to the solution of specific problems.
Ability to review and analyze plans and specifications pertaining to mechanical engineering features.
Ability to interpret and apply technical provisions of various codes.
Ability to prepare engineering reports and correspondence.
Ability to deal tactfully and effectively with engineers, architects and the public.
Ability to give and follow oral and written instructions.
Ability to plan and review the work of subordinates.

Responsibilities

Plans, directs, supervises and coordinates the installation, maintenance, overhaul and repair of all County plant facilities and operations including treatment plants, pump stations, telemetering and communication systems, electrical control systems and related auxiliary installations.
Serves as the principal consultant and advisor on technical concerns dealing with mechanical and electric/electrical activities for existing and proposed facilities, including those with extensive and highly complex processes and equipment.
Develops, directs and coordinates the preventive maintenance and corrective maintenance activities of treatment plants and pumping stations.
Reviews, advises upon and initiates any changes to existing plant facilities to correct and prevent mechanical or electrical failure.
Makes office and field studies of proposed projects and recommends the design, type and location of equipment.
Supervises the installation, testing and acceptance of new facilities and equipment.
Reviews and recommends approval/disapproval of, and changes to, plans and specifications of proposed projects.
Supervises and/or conducts preliminary and final acceptance tests of pumping units and plant facilities.
Supervises and/or conducts periodic tests to determine operational efficiency of existing pumping units and plant facilities and recommends corrective action as required.
Participates in the review of all modifications to contracts and change orders for maintenance and repair work.
Recommends the adoption of new technology and programs including cost benefit studies, in-service training and safety programs.
Inspects repair work, new projects and contract work.
Prepares technical reports and correspondence.