Engineering Team Lead Jobs in Hawaii
Engineering Team Lead jobs in Hawaii are concentrated in Honolulu, Pearl City, and Kapolei, where defense contractors, utilities, and technology firms maintain their largest Hawaii operations. Employers such as Booz Allen Hamilton, Hawaiian Electric, and SAIC consistently hire engineering team leads, particularly in systems engineering, civil infrastructure, and software development. Demand is strongest for leads with experience managing cross-functional teams in defense, energy, and construction-related disciplines. Find a role that fits below and apply directly.
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This position is located at MARINE CORPS BASE HAWAII / MCBH / MCAS / KBAY, KANEOHE BAY, OAHU, HI - MCX MAIN EXCHANGE. Candidates selected for this position will serve as a REGULAR PART-TIME, SALES TEAM LEADER NF2* working for MCCS.
This vacancy is also eligible for the following Employee Benefits:
401(k) Retirement Plan with up to a 5% employer match
Retirement Plan - 1% employee contribution and a 5 year vesting period (once vested: can collect a lifetime monthly pension annuity when retirement age is reached).
Medical and Dental Benefits (Aetna, HMSA, and Kaiser)
Flexible Spending Accounts
Long Term Care Insurance
Life Insurance
Short Term Income Replacement Insurance
Employee Assistance Program
Paid Sick Time
Paid Vacation Time
Major Duties
Leads the Customer Service Desk or central checkout operations in collaboration with the Experience Manager, Sales Manager, Store Manager or Marine Mart Manager. Completes all sales and return transactions using the Point of Sale system. Assists the Experience Manager, Sales Manager, Store Manager or Marine Mart Manager in the execution of corporate service programs, promotions and other events as well as daily and weekly Dress Blue Experience standards at all customer touchpoints. May assist store leadership with special events ensuring customer experience criteria is met. Reports to the Experience Manager, Sales Manager, Store Manager or Marine Mart Manager.
Understands and operates within all service policies and exercises an "I can DO that!" mentality when a customer problem occurs. Proactively identifies opportunities to resolve customer problems and concerns before they happen. Takes ownership and follows up with customers to ensure their problems were resolved. Understands and articulates all MCX value stories, programs and promotions. Recognizes the core values and mission of the Marine Corps Exchange (MCX). Acts as a coach for team members on training related to service, returns and exchanges, service recovery and corporate service programs and promotions. Models key behaviors related to Dress Blue Experience metrics and serves as a role model for team members looking to advance their career. Observes service transactions and coaches team members to increased levels of performance and effectiveness. Relays instructions gets work started, sets pace and performs supervisory duties in an emergency, or short-term and nonrecurring basis.
Takes advantage of all training opportunities to develop service skills. Develops a general understanding about the brands and products sold within the store. Partners with team members to provide answers to product questions from customers. Relays customer comments and concerns to Sales Specialist and Sales Manager. Identifies opportunities to produce add-on sales at the front line through suggestive and consultative selling. Ensures all sale, ad and promotional items are signed and placed according to brand standards. Ensures assigned service area is merchandised to brand standards with proper product placement. Manages categories/areas within the brand experience to include inventory accuracy and merchandise presentation. Communicates product outs to Experience Manager, Sales Manager, Store Manager or Marine Mart Manager.
Identifies and reduces all risks of loss and/or theft. Ensures the front line operation is led appropriately in the absence of an Experience Manager, Sales Manager, Store Manager or Marine Mart Manager ensuring proper staffing coverage and service standards are met. Actively engages in organizational training opportunities that develop personal and professional skills related to: time management, emotional intelligence, interpersonal skills, career planning, public speaking and small group leadership.
Provides World Class Customer Service with an emphasis on courtesy. Delivers a Dress Blue Experience to all customers throughout the store. Proactively engages all customers in conversation. Addresses customers by rank when appropriate. Assists customers and communicates positively in a friendly manner. Takes action to solve problems quickly. Alerts the higher-level supervisor, or proper point of contact for help when problems arise. Adheres to safety regulations and standards. Promptly reports any observed workplace hazards, and any injury, occupational illness, and/or property damage resulting from workplace mishaps to the immediate supervisor. Adheres to established standards of actively supporting the principles of the EEO program and prevention of sexual harassment.
Places special orders to cover local buys. May require food handling safety training, handling and certification. May require training and handling of Western Union and other customer services offered. May require light custodial duties, light lifting of merchandise, stocking, setting planograms, price changes, inventory counts and corrections. May have keyholder responsibility. May handle special orders, merchandise requests or receiving of products.
Performs other duties as assigned. The incumbent must be able to lift and carry objects up to 20lbs independently and objects over 20lbs with assistance.
Qualifications
ONE YEAR of experience working within a customer focused environment, preferably within a retail or business operations organization. Experience observing, coaching and training front line employees preferred. Positive attitude with a genuine desire to work in a team environment. Ability to read and train operating standards and procedures for service, service recovery, and RPOS systems as well as work within the position to execute these standards properly and coach others within the team to do so with a high degree of skill and confidence. Ability to work in a high performance atmosphere with commitment to service and sales goals. Knowledge of safety and environmental standards for fuel. Attention to detail is required.
FOR POSITIONS INVOLVING FIREARMS/AMMUNITION ONLY:
This is a "covered position" for the Domestic Violence Misdemeanor Amendment to the Gun Control Act for Department of the Navy civilian personnel. Due to contact with firearms, or ammunition in accomplishing work, DD Form 2760 certifying whether or not a "qualifying conviction" for a misdemeanor or felony crime of domestic violence has occurred MUST be completed. The continuing obligation to notify the immediate supervisor of any qualifying conviction through completion of DD Form 2760 is REQUIRED. Ability to successfully obtain/maintain a Tier 3 background investigation.
How To Apply
All applications must be submitted online via the MCCS Careers website:
Resumes/applications emailed or mailed will not be considered for this vacancy announcement. To be considered for employment, the application or resume must be submitted online by 11:59 PM (ET) on the closing date of the announcement.
Note: To check the status of your application or return to a previous or incomplete application, log into your MCCS user account and review your application status.
SELECTIVE SERVICE REGISTRATION: If you are a male born after December 31, 1959 and are at least 18 years of age, civil service employment requires that you must register with the Selective Service System, unless you meet certain exemptions. You must be able to show proof of registration on your exemption, as part of the required suitability background investigation.
Closing Statement
GENERAL INFORMATION: Applicants are assured of equal consideration regardless of race, age, color, religion, national origin, sex, GINA, political affiliation, membership or non-membership in an employee organization, marital status, physical handicap which has no bearing on the ability to perform the duties of the position. This agency provides reasonable accommodations to applicants with disabilities. If you need a reasonable accommodation for any part of the application and hiring process, please notify the agency. The decision on granting reasonable accommodation will be on a case-by-case basis.
It is Department of Navy (DON) policy to provide a workplace free of discrimination and retaliation. The DON No Fear Act policy link is provided for your review: https://www.donhr.navy.mil/NoFearAct.asp.
As part of the employment process, Human Resources Division may obtain a Criminal Record Check and/or an Investigative Consumer Report. Employment is contingent upon the successful completion of a National Agency Check and Inquiries (NACI). For all positions requiring access to firearms or ammunition, the Federal Government is prohibited from employing individuals in these positions who have ever been convicted of a misdemeanor crime of domestic violence, or a felony crime of domestic violence adjudged on or after 27 November 2002. Selectees for such positions must submit a completed DD Form 2760, Qualification to Possess Firearms or Ammunition, before a final job offer can be made.
Direct Deposit of total NET pay is mandatory as a condition of employment for all appointments to positions within MCCS.
Required Documents:
- Education/certification certificate(s), if applicable.
- If prior military, DD214 Member Copy
Involuntarily separated members of the armed forces and eligible family members applying through the Transition Assistance Program must submit a written request/statement (may be obtained from the MCCS Human Resources Office) and present ID card with "TA" stamped in red on front of card.
INDIVIDUALS SELECTED FROM THIS ANNOUNCEMENT MAY BE CHANGED TO PART-TIME OR FULL-TIME AT MANAGEMENT'S DISCRETION WITHOUT FURTHER COMPETITION.
ALL ONLINE APPLICATIONS MUST BE RECEIVED BY 1159PM EASTERN TIME (ET) ON THE CLOSING DATE LISTED IN THE JOB POSTING.
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Who's Hiring
- State Farm30

- U.S. Marine Corps2

- Whole Foods Market1

- The Queen's Medical Center1

Top Industries Hiring
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What Hawaii Employers Look For
The qualifications that appear most often in engineering team lead jobs across Hawaii.
- Bachelor's degree in engineering or a related technical field from an accredited program
- Professional Engineer license issued or recognized by the Hawaii Board of Professional Engineers and Land Surveyors
- Five or more years of hands-on engineering experience with two or more in a lead or supervisory capacity
- Proven ability to manage project timelines, budgets, and cross-functional engineering teams
- Proficiency with engineering design tools, project management software, or relevant domain-specific platforms
- Strong written and verbal communication skills for client-facing and interdisciplinary team environments
Engineering Team Lead Jobs in Hawaii: Frequently Asked Questions
How do you become a engineering team lead in Hawaii?
The most direct path is earning a bachelor's degree in an engineering discipline, gaining several years of technical experience, and obtaining licensure through the Hawaii Board of Professional Engineers and Land Surveyors, which requires passing the Fundamentals of Engineering and Professional Engineering exams. Many Hawaii employers in defense, utilities, and construction explicitly require or strongly prefer a licensed PE for team lead roles. Building project management experience alongside licensure positions candidates well.
How much do engineering team leads make in Hawaii?
Engineering team leads in Hawaii earn a median of about $151,670 a year, based on May 2025 Bureau of Labor Statistics wage data, ranging from around $99,920 for the lowest 10% to over $216,650 for the top 10%. Pay rises with experience, specialty, and employer.
Which companies hire engineering team leads in Hawaii?
Employers hiring engineering team leads in Hawaii right now include State Farm, U.S. Marine Corps, and Whole Foods Market, based on current listings on Migrate Mate as of July 2026. Hawaii's mix of federal defense installations, regulated utilities, and construction-driven infrastructure projects means demand is spread across both large government contractors and essential service providers with long-term presences on the islands.
Which Hawaii cities have the most engineering team lead jobs?
Honolulu, Wailuku, and Hilo account for the largest share of engineering team lead openings in Hawaii. Honolulu dominates as the state's primary commercial and government hub, home to major defense contractors and utilities, while Pearl City and Kapolei draw significant activity from military-adjacent operations and large-scale infrastructure and energy projects anchored on Oahu's west side.
Are there remote engineering team lead jobs in Hawaii?
Yes, but they're rare. About 33% of engineering team lead openings tied to Hawaii are remote or hybrid as of July 2026, reflecting how much of the role involves on-site oversight, hands-on coordination, and direct team management. The portions most amenable to remote work include planning, documentation, and stakeholder reporting, while field supervision and lab or construction coordination typically require physical presence.
How can I get hired as a engineering team lead in Hawaii with little or no experience?
The most realistic entry path is moving into a team lead role from a senior individual contributor position within the same organization. Hawaii employers in defense contracting and utilities, including firms supporting the U.S. Navy's Pearl Harbor complex and Hawaiian Electric, regularly promote experienced engineers who demonstrate mentoring ability and project ownership. Earning your Engineer-in-Training credential through the Hawaii Board of Professional Engineers and Land Surveyors while working as a project or field engineer signals readiness for leadership and accelerates consideration for lead-level openings.
Where can I find and apply to engineering team lead jobs in Hawaii?
You can find and apply to engineering team lead jobs in Hawaii on Migrate Mate, which lists current Hawaii openings across industries including defense, utilities, construction, and technology. Search the listings to find roles that match your engineering background and location preference, then apply directly to the ones that fit.
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