Sr. Civil Engineer

Senior Civil Engineer – Design Project Lead & Charrette Representative Location: Honolulu, Hawaiʻi Company: SSFM International, Inc. Employment Type: Full‑time 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, Micro. Station, 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.