Job Description

Job Description

Job Description

Civil Engineer – Land Development

$100,000 – $140,000 (DOE) • Full-Time • Employee-Owned Firm • Oahu, HI

About the Company

My client is a 100% employee-owned architecture, engineering, planning, and construction management firm with a long history of delivering high-quality work across Hawai‘i. They partner with public agencies, private developers, and resort communities, and are known statewide for reliable project delivery, strong technical standards, and a collaborative team culture.

Employees stay because they’re supported, trusted, and given real opportunities to grow. The work is steady, meaningful, and directly tied to Hawai‘i’s long-term development and community planning.

About the Role

They are looking for an experienced Civil Engineer – Land Development to lead and support projects involving residential, commercial, and resort subdivisions, as well as heavy civil site development. This role covers concept through construction, combining design, field investigation, permitting, coordination, and overall project management.

It’s a strong fit for someone who enjoys seeing a project from the ground up—literally—while collaborating across disciplines to bring new development to life.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead design and development for residential, commercial, and resort subdivision projects.

• Support and coordinate heavy civil sitework —grading, utilities, roadways, drainage, and site infrastructure.

• Conduct site investigations and analyze mapping, soils, reports, and drawings.

• Prepare feasibility studies, conceptual layouts, and detailed construction plans.

• Manage project budgets, schedules, and equipment/material needs.

• Identify and resolve design challenges, risks, and technical issues.

• Work closely with agencies, consultants, contractors, and internal teams.

• Mentor junior staff and maintain quality-control standards.

• Ensure compliance with all regulatory requirements and industry standards.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Civil Engineering (Master’s preferred).

• PE in Hawai‘i or ability to obtain.

• 7+ years of civil engineering experience , including land development and subdivisions.

• Hands-on experience with grading, utilities, drainage, and site development.

• Proficiency in AutoCAD, Civil 3D, or similar design tools.

• Strong project management, leadership, and communication skills.

• Solid understanding of regulatory approvals, permitting, and land development processes.

Location

Oahu, HI

Salary

$100,000 – $140,000 , depending on experience.

Why This Role Is a Strong Opportunity

• 100% employee-owned—real long-term upside.

• Strong pipeline of land development, resort, and heavy civil site projects.

• Supportive culture with mentorship and team-oriented leadership.

• Meaningful work shaping Hawai‘i’s built environment.

How to Apply

If this role matches your experience, please apply by submitting your resume along with a brief summary of your land development and sitework background.
Qualified candidates will be contacted for next steps.

Pay Details: $100,000.00 to $140,000.00 per year

Equal Opportunity Employer/Veterans/Disabled

Military connected talent encouraged to apply

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• Los Angeles City Fair Chance Ordinance
• Los Angeles County Fair Chance Ordinance for Employers
• San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance

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Job Tags

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