The Honolulu Authority for Rapid Transportation (HART), is the public transit authority responsible for the planning and construction of the Honolulu rail transit system for the City and County of Honolulu. The rail system, called Skyline, is the first fully automated, driverless urban light metro system in the U.S. and is the largest public infrastructure project in the history of Hawaii. Considerable work is in progress to extend the system past the Daniel K. Inouye International Airport and into downtown Honolulu, representing an 18.9-mile fixed-guideway rail system with 19 stations. It is an exciting time to be at HART, as the first segment of the rail system is open to the public.
HART seeks a dedicated self-starter to join our Quality Assurance and Quality Control team as Quality Engineer. Under direction of the Director of Quality Assurance and Quality Control, the position is responsible to assist with implementing HART’s Quality Management Plan (QMP) and will provide substantive professional, technical, and leadership assistance to ensure the QMP meets the Federal Transit Administration’s (FTA) requirements.
These positions perform professional engineering functions as a primary work assignment. Applications are being accepted descending to the Engineer I in the event of recruiting difficulties.
Benefits
HART is a part of the City and County of Honolulu, and its employees receive the full range of comprehensive benefits package, as provided by the City, and includes:
- 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 an election year.
- 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 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 Employee 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 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 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.
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.
Duty Summary
Grade-Level Standards and Distinguishing Characteristics:
Grade I: Performs routine professional engineering work in the design, construction, maintenance and operation of engineering projects; assists in preparing designs, plans, specifications, estimates and reports; and performs other duties as required.
Grade II: Performs routine professional engineering work requiring some judgment and experience in the design, construction, maintenance and operation of engineering projects; assists in preparing designs, plans, specifications, estimates and reports; and performs other duties as required.
Grade III: Performs moderately difficult professional engineering work in the design, construction, maintenance and operation of engineering projects; prepares designs, plans, specifications, estimates and reports; and performs other duties as required.
Minimum Requirements for the Class
Grade I: A combination of education and experience substantially equivalent to graduation from an accredited four year college or university with a bachelor’s degree in an engineering specialty.
Grade II: A combination of education and experience substantially equivalent to graduation from an accredited four year college or university with a bachelor’s degree in an engineering specialty and one year of non-registered professional engineering experience.
Grade III: A combination of education and experience substantially equivalent to graduation from an accredited four year college or university with a bachelor’s degree in an engineering specialty and two years of non-registered professional engineering experience.
License Requirement: None.
Physical Requirement
Persons seeking appointment to positions in this class must meet the health and physical condition standards deemed necessary and proper for performance of the duties.
Work Schedule and Location
- Monday – Friday, 8-hour shift.
- The work for this position is conducted in the HART offices, located in Honolulu, Hawaii 96813. No telecommuting is allowed.
- HART does not cover any relocation costs. Must be able to reliably commute or relocate by first day of employment.
Job Type
Full-time- Contract
Salary Range
Grade I – $53,940 – 65,664
Grade II – $58,296 – $71,016
Grade III – $63,096 – $76,788