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Senior Civil Design Engineer

Hawaii Onsite (Oahu)Full-Time$100,000 – $130,000 / Annual

Overview

  • Job Title: Senior Civil Design Engineer
  • Compensation: $100,000 - $130,000 / year
  • Location: Oahu, Hawaii (On-Site)
  • Licensing: Hawaii PE strongly preferred, or EIT actively pursuing PE

The Opportunity

  • AEP Hawaii is placing a Senior Civil Design Engineer to lead complex projects across coastal systems, stormwater, roadway, and utility infrastructure for one of our established Hawaii engineering clients. This is a rare seat at a mission-driven local firm with deep Hawaii project experience and a growth pipeline across Oahu and the neighbor islands. Ideal for a senior designer ready to own whole-project design responsibility and mentor the next generation of Hawaii engineers.

Responsibilities

  • Project Leadership: Lead civil design for complex coastal, stormwater, and infrastructure projects from concept through construction administration.
  • Design Ownership: Develop site plans, grading and drainage design, utility layouts, and permit packages that pass Hawaii review on first submittal.
  • Permitting & Code: Navigate Hawaii state and county permitting (DPP, DOT-H, DOH, USACE where applicable) with confidence.
  • Client & Stakeholder Management: Serve as technical lead in client meetings, community engagement, and agency review sessions.
  • Construction Phase Services: Respond to RFIs, review submittals, conduct site observation visits, and resolve field issues.
  • Mentorship: Coach EITs and junior designers on Hawaii-specific standards.

Qualifications

  • Bachelor's degree in Civil Engineering from an ABET-accredited program.
  • 8+ years of civil design experience with demonstrated project leadership.
  • Hawaii PE license strongly preferred. EIT actively pursuing PE considered.
  • AutoCAD Civil 3D and/or MicroStation proficiency. Hydraulic modeling (HEC-RAS, SWMM, or similar) a plus.
  • Deep understanding of Hawaii stormwater, coastal, and grading requirements.
  • Hawaii-based or willing to relocate. Kama'aina come-home strongly prioritized.

Engagement Details

  • Format: W2 Full-Time, full benefits including PE continuing education support.
  • Relocation: Assistance available for kama'aina returning to Hawaii.
  • Growth Path: Clear trajectory to Principal Engineer or Project Manager roles.
  • Culture: Established Hawaii firm with strong community ties and a pipeline of mission-driven infrastructure work.