Senior Project Engineer (Civil - Dry Dock Foundations & Pile Driving)

Build Hawaii''s Future

The Pearl Harbor Dry Dock Replacement program is a multi-billion-dollar federal project and one of the most technically complex marine infrastructure efforts in the Pacific. We are seeking a Senior Civil Project Engineer to lead engineering support for pile driving, shoring, excavation, dewatering, and heavy marine concrete scopes.

This role is responsible for ensuring structural foundation packages are delivered safely, on schedule, within budget, and in strict compliance with NAVFAC/USACE standards. It also carries the responsibility of mentoring junior engineers and directly supporting superintendents in the field.

Key Responsibilities

Engineering & Foundations Oversight

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  Lead planning, sequencing, and technical oversight for pile driving operations including testing, logs, alignment, and reporting.

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  Oversee shoring, excavation, and dewatering systems, ensuring conformance with design and environmental requirements.

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  Review and manage RFIs, shop drawings, and submittals for rebar, cofferdams, and marine foundation elements.

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Field Support & Coordination

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  Provide technical direction to superintendents and subcontractors during pile installation and large marine concrete pours.

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  Track equipment utilization, production rates, and installation logs against project schedules.

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  Interface daily with inspectors, divers, and consultants to resolve field issues.

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Quality & Compliance

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  Maintain and oversee QC documentation including pile logs, concrete breaks, welding/steel inspections, and density testing.

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  Ensure compliance with three-phase QC procedures, EM 385-1-1 safety standards, and NAVFAC requirements.

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  Prepare daily reports and support progress documentation for Navy inspectors.

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Leadership & Mentorship

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  Mentor and train junior project engineers and field engineers, delegating tasks and reviewing deliverables.

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  Promote a culture of safety, accountability, and continuous improvement across the foundations team.

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  Contribute to long-term project planning by providing technical insights on constructability, sequencing, and logistics.

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Expectations

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  Anticipate and mitigate risks in pile sequencing, dewatering, and marine concrete placement.

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  Maintain meticulous, accurate pile logs, QC testing, and compliance records.

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  Balance field presence and office responsibilities, supporting both superintendents and project managers.

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  Communicate effectively with subcontractors, consultants, inspectors, and Navy stakeholders.

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  Uphold the highest standards of safety, environmental stewardship, and quality control.

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Qualifications

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  Bachelor's degree in Civil Engineering, Construction Management, or related field.

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  7+ years of experience in heavy civil or foundations, with direct pile driving and marine concrete exposure.

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  Demonstrated success on federal, NAVFAC, or USACE projects preferred.

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  Strong working knowledge of shoring, excavation support systems, and dewatering methods.

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  Proficiency with Primavera P6 scheduling, Microsoft Office, and Bluebeam.

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  Strong leadership, communication, and organizational skills.

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  Eligibility for base access to work on secure federal facilities required.

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Why This Role?

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  Competitive Pay: $120K-$140K depending on experience.

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  Comprehensive Benefits: PTO, Holidays, Medical/Dental/Vision, 401(k) with match.

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  Leadership Growth: Opportunity to manage junior engineers and shape field execution strategies.

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  Career Advancement: Be part of one of the largest and most complex federal marine infrastructure programs in the Pacific.

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  Impact: Contribute to a program critical to Hawai?i's future and to U.S. naval defense readiness.

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Submit your application today and help deliver one of the most important projects in Hawai?i's history.

If you are an experienced civil project engineer with a foundations and marine background, and you're ready to take on a career-defining leadership role on the Pearl Harbor Dry Dock program, we encourage you to apply.

Pay Details: $120,000.00 to $140,000.00 per year

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