Project Engineer - Entry Level

ECC; Honolulu (HI); On-site; USD 65,000 - 85,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical/Dental/Prescription/Vision

Life Insurance

Paid Time off

401k with deferral matching

FSA

Educational Assistance

Mentorship Program

Employee Referral Bonus

Charitable giving program

Job summary

ECC is seeking a Project Engineer for upcoming work in Hawaii and surrounding areas. The role supports large federal government construction projects for DoD clients, with planning, coordination, and execution of engineering activities to comply with contract requirements, regulatory standards, and ECC procedures.

The position involves field inspections, documentation, and collaboration with subcontractors, vendors, and ECC personnel.

Qualifications

• Engineer-in-Training (EIT) certification or passing the EIT exam.
• 1–3 years of construction management/engineering experience, preferably on federal projects.
• Working knowledge of DoD, USACE, OSHA, FAR, and federal construction standards.
• Ability to analyze technical data, solve moderately complex problems, and apply engineering principles.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities independently and work well in a team.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office and standard project software.
• Willingness to work on-site with periodic travel.
• Bachelor’s degree in Construction Management, Engineering (Civil, Mechanical, Electrical, Structural) or closely related field.

Responsibilities

• Assist in preparing and reviewing engineering reports, plans, submittals, and project documentation.
• Review and update drawings, specifications, and as-built documents.
• Perform field inspections to ensure compliance with plans, safety, and quality requirements.
• Track scope, schedule, budget, quantities, and production rates.
• Coordinate with subcontractors, vendors, consultants, clients, and ECC staff.
• Assist with RFP development, subcontract scope packages, and procurement activities.
• Inspect delivered materials and equipment for contract compliance.
• Maintain daily logs, field reports, meeting minutes, and safety documentation.
• Apply DoD criteria, USACE QC requirements, FAR, OSHA, and applicable codes.

Skills

Communication skills

Multitasking

Analytical thinking

Education

Bachelors in Construction Management/Engineering

Tools

AutoCAD

GPS

Microsoft Office

Job description

Location: Hawaii

ECC is seeking candidates to fill a Project Engineer position for upcoming work in Hawaii and surrounding areas. This position will support large federal government construction projects for the Department of Defense (DoD) clients. There will also be planning, coordination, and execution of engineering and construction activities to ensure compliance with contract requirements, regulatory standards, and ECC procedures.

Responsibilities

• Assist in the preparation and review engineering reports, plans, submittals, and project documentation.
• Review, interpret, and update drawings, specifications, and as-built documents.
• Perform field inspections and monitor construction activities to ensure compliance with approved plans, specifications, safety, and quality requirements.
• Track scope, schedule, budget, quantities, and production rates for assigned tasks.
• Coordinate with subcontractors, vendors, consultants, clients, and ECC personnel.
• Assist with RFP development, subcontract scope packages, proposal evaluations, and procurement activities.
• Inspect delivered materials and equipment and verify compliance with contract requirements.
• Maintain daily logs, field reports, meeting minutes, quality and safety documentation.
• Apply federal regulations, DoD criteria, USACE QC requirements, FAR, OSHA, and applicable codes and standards.
• Perform additional project controls, estimating, safety, quality, or technical duties as assigned.
• In addition to the accountabilities above, other responsibilities, tasks, and deliverables may be assigned to the incumbent of this position.

Requirements

• Engineer-in-Training (EIT) certification or successful completion of the EIT exam.
• One(1) to three(3) years of construction management or construction engineering experience, preferably on federal projects.
• Working knowledge of DoD, USACE, OSHA, FAR, and federal construction standards.
• Ability to analyze technical data, solve moderately complex problems, and apply engineering principles.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities independently and work effectively in a team environment.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office and standard project software.
• Ability and willingness to work on-site with periodic travel as required.
• Education: Bachelor's degree in Construction Management, Engineering (Civil, Mechanical, Electrical, or Structural), Architecture, or closely related field from an accredited institution.

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience on DoD or other federal construction projects.
• Familiarity with quality control, safety programs, and construction documentation.
• AutoCAD experience.
• Experience with survey equipment, GPS, or construction field technology.

ECC targeted salary range for Hawaii is $65,000 to $85,000 annually.

Actual salary offered may be affected by education, training, certifications, experience, skills, level of responsibility, and location.

Benefits Offered

• Medical/Dental/Prescription/Vision Insurance.
• Life Insurance, Long Term Disability Insurance.
• Paid Time off and Holiday Pay.
• 401k with deferral matching, ESOP, Student Debt Reduction Program.
• Flexible Spending Accounts (FSA).
• Educational Assistance, Mentorship Program, ECC University.
• Employee Referral Bonus Program.
• Company-matching charitable giving program.

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