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Remote Principal Engineer Jobs in Hawaii (NOW HIRING)

Principal

Makawao, HI · On-site +1

We are currently seeking a Principal to lead our national water treatment practice with highly ... engineering, and optimization of treatment systems addressing a broad range of emerging ...

Principal

Honolulu, HI · On-site +1

We are currently seeking a Principal to lead our national water treatment practice with highly ... engineering, and optimization of treatment systems addressing a broad range of emerging ...

Principal

Honolulu, HI · On-site +1

We are currently seeking a Principal to lead our national water treatment practice with highly ... engineering, and optimization of treatment systems addressing a broad range of emerging ...

Principal

Makawao, HI · On-site +1

We are currently seeking a Principal to lead our national water treatment practice with highly ... engineering, and optimization of treatment systems addressing a broad range of emerging ...

Principal

Honolulu, HI · On-site +1

We are currently seeking a Principal to lead our national water treatment practice with highly ... engineering, and optimization of treatment systems addressing a broad range of emerging ...

Principal

Makawao, HI · On-site +1

We are currently seeking a Principal to lead our national water treatment practice with highly ... engineering, and optimization of treatment systems addressing a broad range of emerging ...

Remote Job Schedule: 9/80 As a Business Development Principal, you will have the exciting ... engineering or program management environment OR equivalent military / civilian experience). * 5 ...

None Potential for Remote Work: ORA_ON_SITE Description We are seeking a Data Operations Engineer to design, build, and maintain real-time and near-realtime data ingestion pipelines supporting a ...

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How much do remote principal engineer jobs pay per year?

As of Aug 29, 2026, the average yearly pay for remote principal engineer in Hawaii is $152,956.00, according to ZipRecruiter salary data. Most workers in this role earn between $123,100.00 and $179,700.00 per year, depending on experience, location, and employer.

What is a remote principal engineer?

A Remote Principal Engineer is a senior-level technical expert who leads complex engineering projects while working remotely. They provide architectural guidance, mentor teams, and ensure high-quality technical solutions. This role requires deep expertise in software development, systems design, and strategic decision-making. Principal Engineers collaborate with stakeholders, drive innovation, and help align technical goals with business objectives. Strong communication and leadership skills are essential for success in this position.

What does a remote principal engineer do?

As a Remote Principal Engineer, you will lead the architecture and development of major technical projects, set engineering standards, and make critical design decisions. Your day-to-day work may involve collaborating with cross-functional teams, reviewing code, mentoring other engineers, and ensuring system scalability and reliability. You'll often participate in high-level strategic discussions, address technical challenges, and help define the technology roadmap. The role is highly collaborative, requiring frequent virtual meetings and regular updates to stakeholders.

What skills and qualifications are needed to thrive as a remote principal engineer?

To thrive as a Remote Principal Engineer, you need advanced expertise in software architecture, coding, and systems design, typically backed by a relevant degree and extensive industry experience. Mastery of modern programming languages, cloud platforms (such as AWS, Azure, or GCP), and proficiency with DevOps tools and architectural frameworks are expected. Exceptional leadership, clear communication, and proactive problem-solving skills help you drive projects and mentor distributed engineering teams. These abilities ensure you can lead complex technical initiatives, foster innovation, and maintain high collaboration in a remote environment.

What are the most commonly searched types of Principal Engineer jobs in Hawaii?

The most popular types of Principal Engineer jobs in Hawaii are:

What are popular job titles related to Remote Principal Engineer jobs in Hawaii?

For Remote Principal Engineer jobs in Hawaii, the most frequently searched job titles are:

What job categories do people searching Remote Principal Engineer jobs in Hawaii look for?

The top searched job categories for Remote Principal Engineer jobs in Hawaii are:

What cities in Hawaii are hiring for Remote Principal Engineer jobs?

Cities in Hawaii with the most Remote Principal Engineer job openings:

Infographic showing various Remote Principal Engineer job openings in Hawaii as of August 2026, with employment types broken down into 87% Full Time, and 13% Contract. Highlights an 100% Remote job distribution, with an average salary of $152,956 per year, or $73.5 per hour.

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Job description

We are looking to add new talent to our growing team! We are currently seeking a Principal to lead our national water treatment practice with highly skilled professionals in a dynamic environment. This is an excellent opportunity to join a growing group and company and get involved in a variety of projects for a diverse range of clients. This is a full-time position located in any of our 45+ office locations or virtually.

In this role, you will serve as the company's senior subject matter expert in the design and implementation of advanced water treatment systems for contaminated groundwater, surface water, and industrial wastewater. You will provide leadership and technical direction for a nationwide team, supporting the design, evaluation, engineering, and optimization of treatment systems addressing a broad range of emerging contaminants, industrial process water, and site remediation challenges. The successful candidate will oversee multidisciplinary project teams, guide the application of innovative treatment technologies, engage with agency and stakeholder groups, and mentor technical staff across the company.

DUTIES/RESPONSIBILITIES
In this position, you will
:

  • Lead major consulting assignments associated with your area of expertise, providing expert-level technical and strategic consulting, and ensuring that assignments align with client needs.
  • Leverage your breadth of experience and knowledge from working across multiple clients, projects, codes, and regulatory frameworks and/or market segments and geographies to align project scopes with client objectives to deliver extraordinary client value.
  • Lead the development of team technical competence, knowledge of codes and regulations, and professional standards of practice to assigned tasks.
  • Direct, coach, and support teams of staff in quality execution of multiple projects simultaneously within your technical practice area and specialty.
  • Be sought after to provide leadership for staff at varying levels with expert mentoring and coaching to support alignment of staff with market and client needs and to support the growth and innovation of our practice areas.
  • Enhance company visibility by leveraging your role to advance company relationships with clients and project stakeholders and obtain new project assignments in your area of expertise.
  • Lead multidisciplinary teams to perform remediation and industrial water treatment projects through the project lifecycle phases-including nationwide team oversight and technical guidance.
  • Lead large technical evaluations and design efforts, including advanced water and wastewater treatment systems, emerging contaminant challenges, dewatering projects, and process water optimization projects.
  • Lead key communications and negotiations with state and federal environmental agencies, industrial partners, and client representatives.
  • Lead all work in accordance with company and client health and safety protocols.
  • Demonstrate the company's foundational safety behaviors.

 SKILLS/EXPERIENCE
Minimum Skills and Requirements:

  • Bachelor's degree in Chemical Engineering, Civil Engineering, Environmental Engineering, or related field.
  • 15+ years of related experience.
  • PE registration required.
  • Able to integrate industry-leading advancements into work as appropriate.
  • Excellent written and verbal communication skills, including verbally communicating and presenting project information to clients and stakeholders.
  • Applies emotional intelligence to achieve higher impact on project teams and client communications.
  • Extensive knowledge and experience in advanced water and wastewater treatment process design, site remediation engineering, dewatering, industrial wastewater, and emerging contaminant treatment technologies.
  • Demonstrated competency with various environmental regulatory frameworks.
  • Demonstrated history of cross-disciplinary team oversight and national-level project leadership.

The salary range for this position nationwide is 200,000 - 240,000 annually. Actual compensation will be based upon a variety of factors such as education, related work experience, certificates, skills, and current market conditions. Haley & Aldrich reviews salary ranges each quarter to assess competitiveness with the market. This role is eligible to participate in the company's performance-based bonus program. This bonus program is based on overall company performance and the results achieved compared to peers. This role is eligible to receive a sign-on bonus.


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