Staff

Jason Lau has 28 years of experience on civil and sanitary engineering projects spanning Federal, State, City, and private sector projects in Hawaii and California. He earned a BS in Civil Engineering from Santa Clara University and is a licensed civil engineer registered in the State of Hawaii. In 2008, he became LEED Accredited for New Construction by the Green Building Certification Institute. His projects involve various civil engineering disciplines with emphasis on site development, utilities, erosion control, and roadway infrastructure. His experience and technical skills include coordination, design, feasibility studies, preliminary engineering reports, and preparation of specifications and cost estimates. He served on the Board of Directors for the American Public Works Association from 2009-2014.

Ian Arakaki has 24 years of experience on civil, sanitary, and environmental projects. He earned a BS in Civil Engineering from Purdue University and is a licensed civil engineer registered in the State of Hawaii. In 2013, he became a Certified Construction Manager accredited by the Construction Management Association of America. His duties include master planning, engineering feasibility studies, alternatives analysis reports, and supervisory responsibilities for all construction management and observation projects. He served on the Board of Directors for the American Society of Civil Engineers from 2009-2015.

Eric Arakawa has 18 years of civil engineering design and construction experience. He earned a BS in Civil Engineering and a MBA in Business Administration from the University of Portland and is a licensed civil engineer registered in the State of Hawaii. His design experience includes roadway infrastructure, utilities design, and site development. He also serves as Construction Manager/Inspector for roadway and utility improvement projects (sewer, water, electrical). In 2016, he was named Young Engineer of the Year by the Hawaii Council of Engineering Societies. He has served on the Board of Directors for the American Society of Civil Engineers since 2014 and is currently the organization’s President.

Joe Kwan has 13 years of civil and sanitary engineering experience. He earned a BS in Civil Engineering from the University of Hawaii at Manoa and is a licensed civil engineer registered in the State of Hawaii. In 2009, he became LEED Accredited for New Construction by the Green Building Certification Institute. His projects include the planning, design, and construction of wastewater collection systems, pump stations, force mains, and treatment facilities. He is also experienced with site development and utility design.

Lori Higashi has 10 years of experience on civil engineering and construction management projects. She earned a BS in Civil Engineering from the University of Hawaii at Manoa and is a licensed civil engineer registered in the State of Hawaii. Her projects include wastewater collections systems, force mains and pump stations, utility design, and construction management of wastewater infrastructure and vertical structures.

Jessica Agsalda has 9 years of experience in civil engineering. She earned a BS in Civil Engineering and MS in Environmental Engineering from the University of Hawaii at Manoa and is a licensed civil engineer registered in the State of Hawaii. Her projects include subdivisions, potable water wells, reservoirs, wastewater infrastructure, utility design, and street rehabilitation.

Justin Barnes has 6 years of experience on civil and sanitary engineering projects. He earned a BS in Civil Engineering, Environmental Specialty, with a Minor in Mathematics from Seattle University and is a licensed civil engineer registered in the State of Hawaii. His projects include wastewater system design, stormwater pollution prevention, and construction management.

Megan Ueno has 8 years of civil engineering design and construction experience. She earned a BS in Civil Engineering from the University of Hawaii at Manoa and is a licensed civil engineer registered in the State of Hawaii. Her design experience includes roadway infrastructure, utilities design, and site development. She also served as Project Engineer for construction of new buildings and utility improvements.

Kip Asato has 4 years of experience on civil engineering projects. He earned a BS in Civil Engineering from Oregon State University. He received his Engineer-In-Training and Land Surveyor-In-Training certifications. His projects include wastewater system design, site development, and construction management.

Davi Corcio-Alvarez earned a BS in Civil Engineering from the University of Southern California and received her Engineering-in-Training certification. She has served as Project Engineer for over 5 years on construction projects involving condominium development and building renovations.  She will assist on construction management projects.

Saydielyn Arakaki earned a BS in Civil Engineering from the University of Hawaii at Manoa. She will assist on civil and sanitary engineering projects as well as stormwater compliance projects.

Elmo Gonzales is a recent graduate from the University of Hawaii at Manoa where he earned a BS in Civil Engineering. He will assist on construction management projects.

Claire Oshiro has 22 years of experience as a planner on infrastructure projects for federal, state, and local agencies, as well as private entities.  She received a BA in General Arts and Architecture from Pennsylvania State University. Her duties include research, editing, preparation and submittal of environmental assessments and environmental impact statements.

Jason Nakata has 12 years of experience in environmental and land use compliance planning in support of civil infrastructure and development projects. He earned a BS in Civil Engineering and a MBA in Business Administration from the University of Hawaii at Manoa and is a licensed civil engineer registered in the State of Hawaii. His duties include preparation of Environmental Assessments; planning reports; NPDES, Special Management Area, Zoning and other discretionary permits; and consultation with Federal, State and County regulating agencies.

Paul Serikawa has 11 years of construction inspection experience on stormwater pollution prevention projects, including construction oversight and administration services for the Department of Transportation’s Stormwater Management Plan and 3^rd party stormwater inspections for the City and County of Honolulu’s NPDES Permit.

Mike Perry has 5 years of experience providing construction oversight and administration services for the State Department of Transportation’s Stormwater Management Plan.

Corey Arakaki has 20 years of experience performing accounting and HR duties. She earned a BS in Business Administration with an emphasis in Accounting from the University of Northern Colorado and a Master of Accountancy from the University of Hawaii at Manoa. Her responsibilities include general ledger accounting through financial report preparation, tax reporting, HR management, and office management.

Diane Lau has 12 years of experience as an administrative assistant. She earned an AS in Culinary Arts from Kapiolani Community College. Her responsibilities include clerical duties and project assistance.