Project Engineer, Engineering Design & Technologists

Project Engineer I

Location:

Aiea, HI

Salary Range: $50,000 - $64,500

Reporting To:
Office Director

Truth. Trust. Together. Tomorrow.

The Project Engineer I will aid project management staff by coordinating design and construction field activities, planning, organizing, and controlling project elements under the direction of the PE-II or PE-III. The role involves managing, supervising, and performing planning, design, construction, and/or maintenance of structures and facilities. The engineer evaluates, selects, and applies standard engineering techniques, procedures, and criteria, making substantial adaptations and modifications to project plans.

The Project Engineer I should identify opportunities that add value and help achieve the client’s desired outcomes.

• Coordinates and exercises functional authority for planning, organization, control, integration, and completion of engineering projects, including setting up standard project files.
• Reviews design for compliance with engineering principles, company standards, customer contract requirements, and related specifications.
• Coordinates activities related to scheduling and resolving engineering design and construction problems.
• Evaluates and approves design changes, specifications, and drawing releases.
• Reviews and controls expenditures within project budget limits.
• Communicates with the Senior Project Engineer on issues requiring evaluation.
• Maintains a positive attitude and demonstrates professionalism.
• Completes work accurately and timely, capable of multi‑tasking.
• Demonstrates excellent oral, written, and communication skills with tact, diplomacy, and strong customer service orientation.
• Prioritizes work activities and assumes multiple responsibilities as assigned.
• Maintains effective working relationships with internal and external customers.
• Follows RLB policies and procedures, including confidentiality of proprietary information.
• Contributes to team performance through collaboration and effective communication.
• Understands client desired project outcomes and identifies value‑adding opportunities.
• Adds to team effort by accomplishing other duties as assigned.

• Often work in an indoor office environment using computers and standard office machines.
• May work on site locations, requiring use of ladders, stairs, scaffolding, ramps, or poles; agility is emphasized, and lifting up to 50 lbs may be required.
• Additional tasks may include sitting, standing for long periods, walking, carrying, pushing, stooping, crouching, and pulling.

• Minimum Education (or equivalent experience): 4‑year college degree in architecture, construction management, or engineering science.
• Minimum Experience:
  
  Entry level up to five (5) years of relevant construction experience.
• Skills:
  
  Proficient in Microsoft Office (Word, Excel), PowerPoint, and Visio; extensive knowledge in a specific engineering field; experience with general contractor procedures and processes is a plus.

RLB is an Equal Opportunity Employer. This company does not and will not discriminate in employment and personnel practices based on race, sex, age, handicap, religion, national origin or any other basis prohibited by applicable law. Hiring, transferring and promotion practices are performed without regard to the above listed items.