Hawaii Water Project Engineer – Capital Infrastructure Lead

California Water Service Group; Waikoloa (HI); On-site; USD 81,100 - 150,600; Full time

Job summary

California Water Service Group invites you to build a meaningful career as a Project Engineer in Waikoloa, Hawaii. This journey‑level engineering role leads capital improvement projects from design to construction, working with engineers, operations staff, and regulatory bodies to deliver results.

The position emphasizes independent judgment, budget and schedule tracking, and collaboration with public agencies.

Qualifications

• Bachelor of Science degree in Engineering or related field from an accredited college or university.
• A Fundamentals of Engineering certificate would be considered equivalent to graduation.
• Experience delivering multiple capital projects.
• Analytical, problem‑solving, and mathematical skills.
• Effective written communication skills.
• Valid State Driver’s License.

Responsibilities

• Manages capital improvement projects from design to construction.
• Tracks budgets, schedules, and progress on projects.
• Leads meetings with staff and public agencies to assess problems and determine solutions.
• Performs engineering calculations and prepares data tables and cost estimations.
• Directs work of technicians and interns and reviews submittals.

Skills

Project management

Engineering design

Analytical thinking

Budgeting

Communication

Education

Bachelor of Science in Engineering

FE certification

Tools

GIS

CMMS Software

Job description

California Water Service Group invites you to build a meaningful career as a Project Engineer in Waikoloa, Hawaii. This journey‑level engineering role leads capital improvement projects from design to construction, working with engineers, operations staff, and regulatory bodies to deliver results.

The position emphasizes independent judgment, budget and schedule tracking, and collaboration with public agencies.