Civil Design Engineer - Part-Time

Location: Honolulu, Hawaii

Position: Civil Design Engineer - Part-Time

Posted: 07/17/2025

Additional Information: $45.00 - $60.00/hour (depending on education level and experience)

Leave the theoretical behind and put your expertise to work developing new technologies and solving complex engineering problems.

Oceanit is a Mind to Market company that develops innovative solutions from fundamental science and engineering to deliver technologies and solutions that make the world a better place. Since our founding in Hawai'i in 1985, Oceanit's projects and products have addressed problems in diverse global markets such as energy, aerospace, healthcare, software & artificial intelligence, sustainable engineering solutions, optics & sensors, and more.

Do you want to make a meaningful impact through your civil engineering skillswhile enjoying a flexible schedule and engaging, forward-thinking projects? Oceanit is seeking a Part-Time Civil Design Engineer to join our collaborative team. This is an exciting opportunity to contribute your design expertise to a wide range of civil and coastal engineering projects that are anything but routine. You'll have the freedom to grow your careeron your terms.

This flexible, part-time position (approximately 3 days per week) is ideal for experienced civil engineers looking for a better work-life balance, semi-retired professionals, or those seeking impactful work without a full-time commitment. You'll support multidisciplinary projects from concept through construction, apply creative problem-solving to real-world challenges, and help deliver high-quality engineering solutions for our clients.

WHY OCEANIT?

At Oceanit, we don't just solve problemswe invent new ways to think about them. We're a mind-to-market company where ideas flow freely, and every voice matters. Our team thrives on curiosity, collaboration, and impact.

We offer:

Flexible schedule (part-time, ~3 days/week)

Comprehensive Medical, Dental & Vision Insurance

Supportive, innovation-driven culture

Access to cutting-edge, interdisciplinary projects

Opportunities to contribute to work that mattersfrom coastal resilience to community infrastructure

THE VALUE YOU BRING:

Prepare civil design plans and specifications, engineering estimates, and technical reports

Support environmental documentation and permit applications

Assist in construction oversight and inspections

Collaborate with teams to resolve complex design and operational issues

Engage with clients, agencies, and communities to communicate solutions

Contribute to proposal development and client relationships

Perform other duties as assigned.

THE EXPERTISE WE'RE LOOKING FOR:

Bachelor's degree in Civil Engineering (Master's a plus)

Minimum 5 years of civil engineering design experience

P.E. license in Hawaii preferred (or ability to obtain)

Strong design skills and sound engineering judgment

Experience in structural analysis/design or coastal projects is a plus

Excellent communication and teamwork abilities

Desire to work on diverse, meaningful projects in a flexible work environment

Here at Oceanit, our mission is to create value from innovation through engineering and scientific excellence produced in an environment where elements of such work and play are indistinguishable.

We are proud of what we've created and what lies ahead. We are Oceanit.

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