Project Engineer (PE) – California & Hawaii Licensed

ZURU Tech is seeking an experienced, licensed Professional Engineer (PE) specializing in project engineering. The role involves serving as Engineer of Record, coordinating design input from various disciplines and external consultants, and leading technical coordination among architecture, manufacturing, and construction teams. The PE will support permitting, review design documents, conduct site visits, and manage project timelines and budgets, ensuring compliance and constructability for projects primarily in California and potentially Hawaii.

Must Have

• Serve as Engineer of Record (EOR) for select projects, reviewing and stamping engineering packages
• Coordinate and manage design input from multiple disciplines and external consultants
• Lead technical coordination among architecture, manufacturing, and construction teams
• Support permitting and approvals by interfacing with planning departments, design review boards, and local agencies
• Review design documents, submittals, and shop drawings for compliance, constructability, and consistency
• Conduct periodic site visits and inspections to support field teams and respond to plan check comments
• Manage project timelines, budgets, and deliverables
• Prepare and review structural reports, calculations, and submittal packages for permitting and construction
• Active PE license in California
• Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Civil or Structural Engineering
• 8+ years of experience in engineering coordination, project delivery, or construction oversight
• Working knowledge of California Building Code and related standards (CBC, IBC, ASCE 7)
• Understanding of seismic, coastal, and site development requirements
• Familiarity with prefabrication or modular construction methods
• Excellent communication and organizational skills
• Proven experience managing consultants and agency interactions
• Proficiency in AutoCAD and MS Project (or equivalent)

Good to Have

• Active or eligible PE license in Hawaii
• Experience in residential, modular, or factory-built construction
• Familiarity with jurisdictional permitting processes in Los Angeles County or Hawaii
• Demonstrated success managing complex, multi-discipline projects through all stages of design and construction

Perks & Benefits

• Competitive compensation
• 5 Working Days with Flexible Working Hours
• Team Day Outings & Dinner
• Medical Insurance for self & family
• Training & skill development programs
• Work with the Global team, Make the most of the diverse knowledge
• Several discussions over Multiple Pizza Parties

Overview

We are seeking an experienced, licensed Professional Engineer (PE) specializing in project engineering to join our team. The ideal candidate will hold active PE licenses in California and ideally Hawaii, with a proven ability to lead and manage projects that involve coordination among multiple disciplines and agencies.

Key Responsibilities

Serve as Engineer of Record (EOR) for select projects, reviewing and stamping engineering packages where required.

Coordinate and manage design input from multiple disciplines and external consultants, including:

Civil, geotechnical, and coastal engineers

Environmental and drainage consultants

Septic and utility designers

Lead technical coordination among architecture, manufacturing, and construction teams to ensure design intent and constructability.

Support permitting and approvals by interfacing with planning departments, design review boards, and local agencies.

Review design documents, submittals, and shop drawings for compliance, constructability, and consistency across trades.

Conduct periodic site visits and inspections to support field teams and respond to plan check comments.

Manage project timelines, budgets, and deliverables to keep workstreams aligned and on schedule.

Prepare and review structural reports, calculations, and submittal packages for permitting and construction

Qualifications

• Active PE license in California (required)
• Active or eligible PE license in Hawaii (preferred)
• Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Civil or Structural Engineering
• 8+ years of experience in engineering coordination, project delivery, or construction oversight
• Working knowledge of California Building Code and related standards (CBC, IBC, ASCE 7)
• Understanding of seismic, coastal, and site development requirements
• Familiarity with prefabrication or modular construction methods
• Excellent communication and organizational skills, with proven experience managing consultants and agency interactions
• Proficiency in relevant tools such as AutoCAD and MS Project (or equivalent)

Preferred

• Experience in residential, modular, or factory-built construction
• Familiarity with jurisdictional permitting processes in Los Angeles County or Hawaii
• Demonstrated success managing complex, multi-discipline projects through all stages of design and construction

What do we Offer?

💰 Competitive compensation

⌛️ 5 Working Days with Flexible Working Hours

🌎 Team Day Outings & Dinner

🚑 Medical Insurance for self & family

🚩 Training & skill development programs

🤘🏼 Work with the Global team, Make the most of the diverse knowledge

🍕 Several discussions over Multiple Pizza Parties

A lot more! Come and discover us!

We may use artificial intelligence (AI) tools to support parts of the hiring process, such as reviewing applications, analyzing resumes, or assessing responses. These tools assist our recruitment team but do not replace human judgment. Final hiring decisions are ultimately made by humans. If you would like more information about how your data is processed, please contact us.