Business Details
50+ Years
experience
Award-Winning Civil and Environmental Engineering Solutions
Founded in 1969, Fukunaga & Associates has established itself as a premier civil and environmental engineering firm serving Hawaii and the Pacific region. Our team of seasoned professionals brings decades of combined experience in designing sustainable infrastructure solutions for both public and private sector clients. With expertise in water and wastewater systems, infrastructure development, and advanced trenchless technologies, we have delivered over $1.8 billion in projects across Hawaii and international locations. Our commitment to innovation is demonstrated through our adoption of cutting-edge technologies while maintaining traditional engineering excellence. As a locally-owned business, we prioritize understanding regional challenges and regulatory environments to deliver tailored solutions. Our track record includes major projects for the U.S.Navy, state agencies, and private organizations, supported by a team of registered professional engineers and specialists. We maintain strong industry affiliations with organizations like the American Society of Civil Engineers and Water Environment Federation. Our approach emphasizes collaboration, with clients actively involved throughout the project lifecycle to ensure alignment with their goals. This client-centric philosophy, combined with technical expertise, has earned us recognition as an award-winning engineering firm in the Pacific region.
Services
Wastewater Systems
Water Systems
Infrastructure Development
Athletic Facilities Design
Drainage Solutions
Harbor Facilities
Site Development
Roadway Planning
Educational Facilities
Trenchless Technology
Details
- Year established: 1969
Highlights and features
- We offer 55+ years of specialized engineering expertise in Hawaii's unique environment
- Our team includes 15+ registered professional engineers with advanced degrees
- We implement cutting-edge trenchless technologies for infrastructure projects
- We maintain long-standing partnerships with state and federal agencies
- Our firm holds an indefinite-delivery/indefinite-quantity (IDIQ) contract with NAVFAC Hawai'i
Services
Wastewater Systems
Our wastewater system expertise includes comprehensive assessment, treatment process design, and infrastructure development. We specialize in pump stations, collection systems, and infiltration studies for both municipal and industrial applications. Our engineers implement innovative solutions for system upgrades, operation manuals, and regulatory compliance across Hawaii and the Pacific region.
Water Systems
We provide end-to-end water system solutions including resource management, master planning, and distribution infrastructure design. Our capabilities cover potable water storage, transmission systems, and sustainable source development for municipal, military, and private clients throughout the Hawaiian Islands and Pacific territories.
Infrastructure Development
Our infrastructure development services encompass roadway planning, site development, and harbor facilities design. We deliver comprehensive solutions for public works projects including drainage systems, flood control measures, and transportation networks using advanced engineering techniques and local regulatory expertise.
Athletic Facilities Design
We specialize in designing athletic facilities including track and field complexes, softball stadiums, and multi-use sports venues. Our services cover site development, drainage solutions, and construction documentation for educational institutions and public agencies across Hawaii.
Trenchless Technology
Our trenchless technology applications include horizontal directional drilling, CIPP lining, and sliplining methods for pipeline rehabilitation. This advanced approach minimizes surface disruption while extending the life of underground infrastructure for water, wastewater, and utility systems throughout the Pacific region.
People
Andrew L. Amuro
Project Manager
With 30+ years of experience, Andrew specializes in wastewater treatment systems and has led major projects for the U.S. Navy and County of Maui. He holds a BS in Chemical Engineering from the University of Michigan and is a licensed Professional Engineer in Hawaii.
Wei Chen
Project Manager
A senior engineer with expertise in hydraulic modeling and GIS applications, Wei has directed sewer system evaluations and wastewater planning projects across Hawaii. He earned MS and BS degrees in Civil Engineering from the University of Hawaii and Hohai University.
Lance B. Fukumoto
Project Engineer
With 20+ years of experience, Lance specializes in public infrastructure projects including water mains, pump stations, and stormwater systems. He holds engineering licenses in Hawaii and Canada, with extensive experience in both municipal and military projects.
Amanda K. Miyahara
Project Engineer
A LEED-certified engineer, Amanda focuses on wastewater and recycled water systems. She has designed infrastructure solutions for NAVFAC and County of Maui projects, holding BS and MS degrees in Civil Engineering from Santa Clara University.
Joseph Ching
Project Engineer
Specializing in waterline replacements and erosion control, Joey has worked on military and municipal projects including the Pearl Harbor Bike Path waterline study. He earned his BS in Civil Engineering from the Milwaukee School of Engineering.
Questions
What engineering services does Fukunaga & Associates offer?
We provide civil and environmental engineering services including wastewater systems, water systems, infrastructure development, athletic facilities design, and trenchless technology applications.
How long has the company been in business?
Fukunaga & Associates has delivered engineering solutions since 1969, with over 55 years of experience serving Hawaii and the Pacific region.
What geographic areas do you serve?
We primarily serve Hawaii and Pacific locations including Okinawa, Guam, Kwajalein, Wake Island, and Diego Garcia for military and government clients.
What makes your firm different from other engineering companies?
Our unique combination of local expertise, 55+ years of experience, and specialized knowledge in Hawaii's regulatory environment enables tailored infrastructure solutions for complex projects.
Do you work with both public and private sector clients?
Yes, we serve state and county agencies, U.S. military branches, and private organizations across various industries including education and healthcare.
What professional certifications do your engineers hold?
Our team includes 15+ registered Professional Engineers with advanced degrees and certifications in LEED, Envision Sustainability, and specialized engineering disciplines.
