Job Details

Job Title: Project Engineer - Deep Foundations (Aiea, Hawaii)

RMA is a growing national provider of testing, inspection, and certification services supporting innovation in product development, quality assurance, project delivery, and asset management. We are committed to sustainable community development.

With over 60 years of experience, RMA operates nationally with a global reach, serving clients from 30+ offices across 10 states. We are ranked on ENR's Top 500 list and invest in world-class laboratory facilities and management technologies. Our team values service, innovation, and client success.

We are hiring staff and project-level engineers to perform and oversee field inspections for commercial, industrial, and transportation construction projects. This role is based in our Earth Engineers Division in Aiea, Hawaii.

Responsibilities

• Interpret project plans and specifications to ensure compliance with project requirements.
• Prepare and submit detailed daily field reports of activities and observations.
• Monitor work procedures to confirm adherence to project specifications.
• Engage with client representatives, including supervisors, foremen, project managers, and engineers at job sites.
• Work outdoors in various weather conditions.
• Conduct deep foundation inspections, including:
• Inspect pile driving and drilling operations.
• Verify materials, sizes, placement, and condition of foundation elements.
• Record blow counts, elevations, and document damages.
• Prepare daily reports and pile driving logs.
• Supervise and assist with the inspection and testing of deep foundation systems and earthwork.
• Maintain documentation such as reports, logs, test results, and closeout packages.

Qualifications

Minimum Requirements:

• Bachelor's Degree in Civil Engineering, Geological Engineering, Geology, or related field with geotechnical coursework.
• At least 2 years of experience with deep foundation work (e.g., piles, drilled shafts, secant piles).
• Legal right to work in the U.S. (U.S. citizenship or authorization).
• Ability to work on federal military installation sites.
• Valid Driver's License.
• Ability to pass background checks and maintain a clean driving record.
• Strong communication skills, both written and verbal.

Certifications/Licenses (at least one required):

• NICET Soils Technician Level II Certificate.
• Geologist-In-Training or Engineer-In-Training with three years of related experience.
• Registered Professional Engineer with relevant experience.

Compensation

Annual salary ranges from $77,000 to $87,000.

Equal Opportunity Employment

We are committed to equal opportunity employment. All applicants will be evaluated based on ability, competence, and performance. Discrimination based on race, sex, age, disability, or other protected categories is prohibited. We provide reasonable accommodations for individuals with disabilities.

Additional Details

• Seniority level: Entry level
• Employment type: Full-time
• Industry: Civil Engineering