Civil Project Engineer

Fashion Institute of Design & Merchandising; Honolulu (HI); On-site; USD 80,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

Fashion Institute of Design & Merchandising is seeking a dedicated Transportation Civil Project Engineer to contribute to impactful projects across Hawaii. The role involves design work for highways, roadways, and aviation infrastructure.

Ideal candidates will possess a Bachelor's degree in Civil Engineering, a PE license, and experience in roadway design. Responsibilities include creating detailed plans, performing engineering calculations, and supporting construction through inspections.

Qualifications

• Minimum 4 years of experience in engineering consulting or architectural/engineering firm.
• Experience in roadway design, including urban and rural interchanges.
• Hands-on experience with CAD software for highways and roads.
• Strong communication and organizational skills.

Responsibilities

• Design and develop detailed plans for roadway alignments and drainage systems.
• Perform engineering calculations and prepare technical reports.
• Conduct on-site inspections and review construction submissions.
• Build and maintain client relationships across Hawaii and the Pacific.

Skills

AutoCAD

Autodesk Civil 3D

Communication skills

Organizational skills

Education

Bachelor's degree in Civil Engineering

Professional Engineering license (PE or P.Eng)

Tools

Bentley ConceptStation

Open Roads Designer

Microsoft Office Programs

Job description

Transportation Civil Project Engineer – (192433)

We are looking for a motivated and skilled Transportation Civil Project Engineer ready to make a lasting impact across Hawaii. In this role, you’ll play a key technical role on projects ranging from highways and roadways to waterfronts and aviation infrastructure.

What You’ll Do

• Design roadway alignments, profiles, utilities, and drainage systems
• Develop detailed plans, specifications, and cost estimates
• Perform advanced engineering calculations and craft clear technical reports
• Support construction with on‑site inspections, RFI responses, and submittal reviews
• Lead small to mid‑size tasks independently as a technical expert
• Help grow client relationships in Hawaii and across the Pacific Region

Preferred Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Civil Engineering
• Hawaii PE License strongly preferred or ability to obtain prior to hire
• Minimum 4 years of experience with an architectural/engineering or engineering consulting firm
• Experience with AutoCAD, Autodesk Civil 3D, and Microsoft Office Programs
• Strong communication and organizational skills
• Preference given to local candidates

Required Qualifications

• Professional Engineering license recognized by the licensing board for the location of the position offered (e.g., PE or P.Eng)
• Previous experience in all aspects of roadway engineering design
• Hands‑on experience with Highways and Roads CAD engineering software such as Bentley ConceptStation and Open Roads Designer and/or Autodesk Infraworks and Civil 3D
• MS Office knowledge
• Excellent communication and organizational skills
• Experience includes urban and rural highway interchanges, intersection design, traffic management, transportation planning, site planning, preparation of concept alignments, geometrical layout and CAD base alignment plans
• Commitment to being an active participant of our employee‑owned culture

EEO Statement

At HDR, we are committed to the principles of employment equity. We are an affirmative action and equal opportunity employer. We consider all qualified applicants, regardless of criminal histories, arrest and conviction records.