Sr. Civil Engineer

Ssfm; Honolulu (HI); On-site; USD 100,000 - 125,000; Full time

Job summary

SSFM in Honolulu, HI, seeks a Senior Civil Engineer to lead design projects, guide concept development, and represent the firm at Charrettes with multidisciplinary teams. You will drive technical analyses, mentor junior engineers, and ensure alignment with codes and permitting requirements.

This role emphasizes innovation, quality, and community‑focused design, collaborating with planners, architects, clients, and stakeholders to deliver culturally aligned infrastructure solutions across site,

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Civil Engineering; Master’s preferred.
• Hawaii PE license or eligible to obtain within a timeframe.
• 8–10+ years of civil engineering design experience across site, roadway, utility, or infrastructure.
• Proficient with AutoCAD Civil 3D or MicroStation.
• Strong communication, facilitation, and client-facing skills.

Responsibilities

• Lead civil engineering design across SSFM’s portfolio with QA/QC.
• Represent SSFM during Charrettes and guide interdisciplinary teams.
• Perform analyses, feasibility studies, and preliminary calculations.
• Mentor junior engineers and collaborate with planners, architects, PMs.
• Ensure design complies with codes and Hawaii permitting standards.
• Contribute to scoping, scheduling, and client communications.
• Champion culturally aligned, sustainable design approaches.

Skills

Leadership

Communication

Charrette facilitation

Mentoring

Project coordination

Client-facing

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Civil Engineering

Master’s degree preferred

Tools

AutoCAD Civil 3D

MicroStation

Job description

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Sr. Civil Engineer

HNCE00 Full Time Professional Honolulu, HI, US

3 days ago Requisition ID: 1289

Salary Range: $100,000.00 To $125,000.00 Annually

Senior Civil Engineer – Design Project Lead & Charrette Representative

SSFM is seeking an experienced Senior Civil Engineer with strong technical design expertise and the leadership presence to represent SSFM in Charrettes and high‑visibility project settings. This role spans all civil design project types, supporting multidisciplinary teams and driving high‑quality, culturally aligned engineering solutions for Hawai‘i’s communities.

Position Overview

The Senior Civil Engineer will serve as a technical lead across a variety of civil design projects, guiding concept development, engineering analysis, and design refinement. A key aspect of this role is representing SSFM during Charrettes—translating complex engineering constraints into clear, actionable insights, and collaborating in real time with planners, architects, clients, and community stakeholders.

You will champion SSFM’s commitment to innovation, quality, and community‑focused design, ensuring that engineering considerations are accurately reflected in Charrette outcomes and subsequent project phases.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead civil engineering design efforts for projects across SSFM’s portfolio, ensuring technical excellence and adherence to QA/QC standards.
• Serve as SSFM’s engineering representative during Charrettes—communicating design intent, evaluating concepts rapidly, and guiding interdisciplinary alignment.
• Perform and oversee engineering analyses, feasibility studies, and preliminary calculations that inform both Charrette discussions and project documentation.
• Mentor and support junior engineers and collaborate closely with planners, architects, and project managers.
• Ensure project deliverables meet applicable codes, agency requirements, and Hawai‘i‑specific permitting standards.
• Contribute to project scoping, scheduling, design coordination, and client communications.
• Champion collaborative, culturally sensitive, and sustainability‑focused design approaches.

Minimum Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Civil Engineering; Master’s preferred.
• Hawai‘i Professional Engineer (PE) license, or the ability to obtain within an approved timeframe.
• 8–10+ years of civil engineering design experience across site, roadway, utility, or infrastructure projects.
• Demonstrated ability to lead technical design teams on complex, multi‑disciplinary projects.
• Strong communication, facilitation, and presentation skills suitable for client‑facing collaboration and Charrette participation.
• Proficiency with design platforms such as AutoCAD Civil 3D, MicroStation, or equivalent.

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience participating in or leading Charrettes or collaborative design workshops.
• Familiarity with Hawai‘i agency processes, permitting requirements, and infrastructure programs.
• Experience coordinating with architects, planners, and environmental specialists.
• Strong understanding of QA/QC processes and engineering documentation standards.

Why SSFM?

• Opportunity to lead design efforts that strengthen Hawai‘i’s communities.
• Work within a multidisciplinary environment that values innovation, collaboration, and cultural alignment.
• Competitive benefits, professional development opportunities, and supportive leadership.
• A culture shaped by long‑term growth, shared success, and meaningful community impact.

SSFM is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, gender identity, disability, or protected veteran status.