Project Engineer

Job Description

Job Description

We are seeking a Construction Engineer with experience supporting civil infrastructure and public works projects. This role is responsible for coordinating construction activities, supporting project execution, and ensuring alignment with design intent, safety standards, and quality requirements. The ideal candidate brings a strong understanding of construction processes, project coordination, and stakeholder communication within complex environments.

Responsibilities:

• Support construction planning and execution across civil infrastructure and site development projects
• Coordinate with contractors, subcontractors, vendors, and field teams to ensure efficient project delivery
• Review engineering drawings, specifications, and project schedules for accuracy and constructability
• Monitor construction progress and provide regular updates on project status, risks, and milestones
• Assist with resolving field issues, RFIs, and design clarifications in collaboration with engineering teams
• Ensure compliance with safety standards, regulatory requirements, and project-specific quality controls
• Participate in site visits and inspections to verify work completed aligns with project specifications
• Support documentation management including reports, schedules, and construction records

Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree in Civil Engineering, Construction Management, Construction Engineering or a related field
• 4+ years of experience supporting construction or civil infrastructure projects
• Strong understanding of construction methods, materials, and project coordination
• Ability to read and interpret engineering plans, specifications, and schedules
• Experience coordinating with multiple stakeholders including contractors and field personnel
• Strong communication and organizational skills

Preferred Qualifications:

• Experience working on public agency or infrastructure projects
• Familiarity with construction management software or scheduling tools
• Engineer-in-Training (EIT) certification or progression toward licensure
• Experience supporting RFIs, submittals, and construction documentation

Additional Details:

• Base Salary: $68,000 – $72,000
• Total Compensation (with bonus): Approximately $97,000 – $120,000
• Work environment includes a combination of office and field-based responsibilities

This is a Permanent position based out of Honolulu, HI.

The pay range for this position is $68000.00 - $120000.00/yr.

Medical, Dental, Vision, 401k and other comparable benefits

This is a fully onsite position in Honolulu,HI.

This position is anticipated to close on Aug 7, 2026.

About Actalent

Actalent is a global leader in engineering and sciences services and talent solutions. We help visionary companies advance their engineering and science initiatives through access to specialized experts who drive scale, innovation and speed to market. With a network of almost 20,000 consultants and 5,000 clients across the U.S., Canada, Asia and Europe, Actalent serves many of the Fortune 500. We are proud to be an Engineering News-Record (ENR) Top 500 Design Firm for our engineering design services and a ClearlyRated Best of Staffing® winner for both client and talent service.

The company is an equal opportunity employer and will consider all applications without regard to race, sex, age, color, religion, national origin, veteran status, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information or any characteristic protected by law.

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Use of Artificial Intelligence (AI): We may use Artificial Intelligence (AI) to support parts of our hiring process, including sourcing, screening, and evaluating candidates. AI helps assess applications and qualifications, but final decisions are made by our hiring team. By applying, you acknowledge and agree that your application may be reviewed using AI tools.