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Staff Project Engineer Jobs in Hawaii (NOW HIRING)

Senior Project Engineer

Honolulu, HI ยท On-site

$85K - $110K/yr

Able to manage staff, delegate clearly and effectively tasks to staff and follow through to ensure ... Understands all aspects of project management, including scope, scheduling, cost controls, and cost ...

Moss is ranked by Engineering News-Record as one of the nation's top 65 general contractors, and ... with project staff, maintains Prolog, generates correspondence, administers RFI process, and ...

Moss is ranked by Engineering News-Record as one of the nation's top 65 general contractors, and ... with project staff, maintains Prolog, generates correspondence, administers RFI process, and ...

Project Engineering Market: Building Employment Type: Full Time Position Overview As a Project ... staff employees a comprehensive benefits package that's among the best in our industry, including ...

Civil Project Engineer

Honolulu, HI ยท On-site

$83K - $112K/yr

We bring together planners, engineers, architects, construction management staff, environmental ... In this role, you'll play a key technical role on exciting projects ranging from highways and ...

Civil Project Engineer

Honolulu, HI ยท On-site

$83K - $112K/yr

We bring together planners, engineers, architects, construction management staff, environmental ... In this role, you'll play a key technical role on exciting projects ranging from highways and ...

Assistant Project Manager

Honolulu, HI ยท On-site

$96K - $144K/yr

... Project Engineers and clerical staff โ€ข Complete other responsibilities as assigned MINIMUM SKILLS OR EXPERIENCE REQUIREMENTS: โ€ข Engineering, Construction Management or Architectural degree, or ...

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How much do staff project engineer jobs pay per year?

As of Sep 12, 2026, the average yearly pay for staff project engineer in Hawaii is $103,200.00, according to ZipRecruiter salary data. Most workers in this role earn between $71,700.00 and $129,900.00 per year, depending on experience, location, and employer.

What is the difference between Staff Project Engineer vs Project Engineer?

AspectStaff Project EngineerProject Engineer
CredentialsBachelor's degree in engineering; often requires professional engineering (PE) licenseBachelor's degree in engineering or related field; PE license may be preferred
Work EnvironmentTypically involved in complex projects, providing technical leadership and oversightFocuses on project execution, coordination, and supporting project managers
Employer & Industry UsageUsed in large engineering firms, construction, and infrastructure projectsCommon across various industries including construction, manufacturing, and consulting

The Staff Project Engineer generally has more experience and takes on technical leadership roles, overseeing complex projects. The Project Engineer supports project execution and coordination. Both roles require engineering credentials, but the Staff Project Engineer often has additional responsibilities and expertise.

What is a staff project engineer?

A staff project engineer is a senior-level engineering professional responsible for leading complex projects, coordinating technical teams, and ensuring project goals are met on time and within budget. They often require strong technical expertise, project management skills, and relevant certifications such as PMP or PE. This role typically involves overseeing design, planning, and execution phases in engineering environments.
Infographic showing various Staff Project Engineer job openings in Hawaii as of August 2026, with employment types broken down into 1% As Needed, 75% Full Time, 19% Part Time, 1% Temporary, and 4% Contract. Highlights an 93% Physical, 1% Hybrid, and 6% Remote job distribution, with an average salary of $103,200 per year, or $49.6 per hour.

Project Engineer (Honolulu, HI)

Honolulu, HI โ€ข On-site

Pacific Shipyards International, LLC
Ship and Boat Buildingย โ€ขย 51 - 200 employees

Full-time

Re-posted 11 days ago


Key responsibilities

  • Serve as the primary technical representative for assigned projects from planning through customer turnover.

  • Work closely with Project Management, Production, Planning, QA, Estimating, Procurement, and customers to develop engineering solutions, prepare work packages, and resolve production issues.

  • Ensure projects are executed safely, efficiently, on schedule, and in compliance with contract requirements.


Job description

Position Title: Project Engineer
Reports To: Engineering Manager
Position Summary:
PSI is the largest privately owned shipyard in Hawaii, with two of the largest dry docks in the state. We have been in business since 1944 and have a large labor force of skilled craftsman with a full support staff of professionals who comprise of engineering, project management, QA, EHS, accounting, contracts, and human resources.
The Project Engineer serves as the primary technical representative for assigned projects from planning through customer turnover. The position works closely with Project Management, Production, Planning, QA, Estimating, Procurement, and customers to develop engineering solutions, prepare work packages, resolve production issues, and ensure projects are executed safely, efficiently, on schedule, and in compliance with contract requirements.
Pacific Shipyards International, LLC Expectations of Employee :
  • Is committed to the company values and adheres to all Pacific Shipyards' policies and procedures
  • Perform duties of his/her job and as assigned by Management
  • Maintain a positive and respectful attitude and conduct her/himself with integrity and in a polite, professional manner treating customers and co-workers courteously and respectfully
  • Communicates regularly with Officers, Managers, & Supervisors about the different divisions and department's issues
  • Consistently be on time for work, meetings, and appointments and deliver work projects by assigned due dates
  • Maintain assigned work areas in a clean and orderly fashion
  • Maintain and ensure the safety of all assigned equipment.
  • Perform all duties in conformance to appropriate safety and security standards
  • Meet productivity goals and quality standards as set by management
Essential Duties & Responsibilities :
  • Good attitude and personality with excellent interpersonal skills
  • Team player; excellent work ethic
  • Ability to organize and prioritize tasks in a fast-paced shipyard environment.
  • Ability to accommodate shipyard work hours, shifts, to meet project needs.
  • Provide hands-on support to production personnel to maintain project schedules.
  • Perform ship checks, field investigations, and verification of existing conditions.
  • Perform basic calculations required for system or structure design and installation.
  • Review design and repair details of all aspects of vessels - Naval Architecture, Structural, Mechanical, and Electrical.
  • Perform and review 3D model creation.
  • Work with project team to ensure adherence to vessel repair and build plans.
  • Provide liaison between Engineering, Project Management, and production operations to resolve any issues, improvements and changes necessary for deliverables.
  • Develop engineering standards and procedures documents
  • Assist with compiling and managing complex work packages for the project.
  • Responsible for producing and reviewing documentation for customers including: RFI, Submittals, and CFRs.
  • Ensure project production drawings are completed and distributed to Document Control on schedule, for efficient assembly and fabrication of products.
  • Participate in production meetings, dock trials, sea trials, inspections, and customer meetings.
Skills/Technical Knowledge:
  • Strong communication skills, both written and verbal
  • Able to understand verbal or written instructions given and to perform correctly.
  • Able to construct and modify project schedules using MS Project or other scheduling software.
  • Working knowledge of fabrication processes such as welding, structural fabrication, piping, machining, rigging, and preservation processes.
  • Knowledge of regulatory standards, including NAVSEA, ABS, IACS, USCG, as well as federal and state regulations preferred
  • Strong computer skills and experience with AutoCAD, SolidWorks, Rhinoceros, Bluebeam, and MS Office (Outlook, Excel, Word, Teams)
  • Good working knowledge of design spiral, vessel arrangements, structural, electrical, mechanical and outfit details, and vessel operations.
  • Must be able to maintain a variety of professional relationships.
  • Able to read, analyze and interpret the most complex documents including drawings, specifications, applicable codes and standards, for contract and regulatory compliance.
Education, Training and Experience:
  • Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering, Marine Engineering, or Naval Architecture.
  • Experience and familiarity with industry regulations: ABS, USCG, IACS, NAVSEA, contracts is preferred.
  • 0-5 years of engineering experience; ship repair, marine, industrial, or heavy construction experience preferred. This position provides opportunities to advance into more senior engineering positions, Engineering Manager, Project Management, and other technical leadership roles as experience and skill base develop.
Qualification/Requirements:
  • Must show proof of your legal right to work in the United States
  • This position requires US Citizenship due to security clearance required for base access
  • Must be able to successfully obtain a Transportation Worker Identification Credential (TWIC)
  • Must be able to successfully obtain a Defense Biometric Identification System (DBIDS) Credential to gain access to federally controlled work sites
  • All candidates must submit to and pass a post-offer drug screening and a background check before employment begins. Failure to complete any of these steps will result in disqualification
  • Valid State of Hawaii REAL ID-Compliant Drivers' License in good standing or a valid U.S. Passport in addition to a valid Hawaii Driver's License, if you do not have a REAL ID-Compliant Driver's License, class 3 or higher
  • Candidates must have access to reliable transportation to get to work and other job sites on time for the start of shift
Additional Information:
This job description in no way states or implies that these are the only duties to be performed by the employee filling this position. Employee will be required to follow any other job-related instructions and to perform any other job-related duties requested by management. Management has the right to add to, revise, or delete information in this job description. This document does not create an employment contract, implied or otherwise, other than an "at will" employment relationship.
Pay Range: $80,000-$100,000 annual salary to commensurate with experience.
Department: Engineering This is a full time position