Civil Engineer

Akima; Honolulu (HI); On-site; USD 110,000 - 121,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical

Dental

Vision

401(k)

PTO

Job summary

Akima Facilities Operations (AFO) in Honolulu, HI is seeking a Civil Engineer to support post-Hurricane Lowell damage assessment, stabilization, repair, and restoration of facilities and site infrastructure across Kauaʱ. You will evaluate damage, develop repair recommendations, review contractor work, and help restore roads, drainage, utilities, and structures.

The role requires a Civil Engineering degree, 5+ years of experience, and PE license preferred.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Civil Engineering from an accredited institution.
• Strong field assessment, problem-solving, technical writing, and communication skills.
• Experience with site development, roads, drainage, utilities, or related infrastructure is preferred.
• PE license preferred.

Responsibilities

• Conduct field assessments of hurricane damage to facilities, roads, drainage systems, utilities, and site infrastructure.
• Evaluate site conditions and develop repair, stabilization, and restoration recommendations.
• Support emergency repairs and mission-critical restoration activities.
• Review drawings, specifications, contractor submittals, repair approaches, and proposed construction methods.
• Provide field engineering support and resolve civil and site-related construction issues.
• Assess drainage, erosion, grading, stormwater, roadways, foundations, and other site conditions.
• Inspect completed work for compliance with designs, specs, codes, and government requirements.

Skills

Field assessment

Problem solving

Technical writing

Communication

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Civil Engineering

Job description

AFO is looking for a Civil Engineer to work in Honolulu, HI. The Civil Engineer provides technical engineering support for post-Hurricane Lowell damage assessment, stabilization, repair, and restoration of facilities and site infrastructure across Kauaʱ. The position evaluates damage, develops repair recommendations, reviews contractor work, and supports safe and timely restoration of roads, drainage, utilities, structures, and associated site improvements.

Responsibilities

• Conduct field assessments of hurricane damage to facilities, roads, drainage systems, utilities, and site infrastructure.
• Evaluate site conditions and develop repair, stabilization, and restoration recommendations.
• Support emergency repairs and mission-critical restoration activities.
• Review drawings, specifications, contractor submittals, repair approaches, and proposed construction methods.
• Provide field engineering support and resolve civil and site-related construction issues.
• Assess drainage, erosion, grading, stormwater, roadways, foundations, and other site conditions.
• Inspect completed work for compliance with approved designs, specifications, codes, and applicable Government requirements.
• Coordinate with Construction Managers, Electrical and Mechanical Engineers, SSHO, Quality Control, Logistics, contractors, and Government representatives.
• Support the development and validation of repair scopes, quantities, cost estimates, and schedules.
• Document field conditions, deficiencies, repair progress, and remaining requirements.
• Support the transition from emergency stabilization to permanent restoration.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Civil Engineering from an accredited institution.
• 5+ years of civil engineering experience, preferably involving facilities, infrastructure, or construction.
• Experience with site development, roads, drainage, utilities, grading, or related infrastructure.
• Ability to interpret civil drawings, specifications, surveys, and technical submittals.
• Strong field assessment, problem-solving, technical writing, and communication skills.
• Professional Engineer (PE) license preferred.
• Experience supporting Federal/DoD, NAVFAC, USACE, or military installations preferred.
• Experience with hurricane/disaster recovery, stormwater, erosion control, or emergency infrastructure restoration preferred.
• Experience supporting remote or geographically dispersed construction operations preferred.

Job ID

2026-26128

Work Type

On-Site

Pay Range

110,000 - 121,020 annually

Benefits

Regular - The company offers a comprehensive benefits program, including medical, dental, vision, life insurance, 401(k) and a range of other voluntary benefits. Paid Time Off (PTO) is offered to regular full-time and part-time employees.

Company Description

Akima Facilities Operations (AFO), an Akima company, is not just another federal facilities contractor. As an Alaska Native Corporation (ANC), our mission and purpose extend beyond our exciting federal projects as we support our shareholder communities in Alaska.

At AFO, the work you do every day makes a difference in the lives of our 15,000 I’nupiat shareholders, a group of Alaska natives from one of the most remote and harshest environments in the United States.

For our shareholders, AFO provides support and employment opportunities and contributes to the survival of a culture that has thrived above the Arctic Circle for more than 10,000 years.

For our government customers, AFO sustains mission readiness and ensures quality of life by maintaining high value assets and operations at peak performance and successfully manages these operations through accurately forecasting, managing, and aggressively controlling costs.

As an AFO employee, you will be surrounded by a challenging, yet supportive work environment that is committed to innovation and diversity, two of our most important values. You will also have access to our comprehensive benefits and competitive pay in addition to growth opportunities and excellent retirement options.