Electrical Engineer I / II - Oahu

Hawaiian Electric•Honolulu, HI

1d•Onsite

About The Position

Hawaiian Electric Company is hiring at either the Engineer I or Engineer II level in its Transmission & Distribution Engineering Department. The selected level will depend on the candidate’s qualifications. The role supports the company’s capital construction programs through engineering design, project engineering, project management, and related engineering work. Engineer I performs work under the direct supervision of higher-level professional engineers, applying standard engineering methods to assignments with defined objectives. Engineer II independently evaluates and adapts engineering approaches, devises solutions to new problems, and performs project work that includes major capital projects. The position involves preparing engineering designs and calculations; conducting studies and field inspections; developing project estimates, budgets, schedules, specifications, and contracts; and coordinating or directing consultant work. The Engineer II role also includes work with government agencies on project rules, regulations, and permits, and requires a Hawaii Professional Engineer license in the relevant discipline to stamp drawings and designs for construction and building permits. The role is based in Honolulu, Oahu. The person selected will be placed at the Engineer I or Engineer II level according to their skills and qualifications. The position participates in company emergency response activities as assigned.

Requirements

Bachelor of Science degree in an engineering discipline relevant to the department from an accredited engineering school.
Engineer I: thorough knowledge of engineering theories and principles gained through advanced college-level courses or equivalent experience.
Engineer I: normally at least 3 years of relevant engineering experience, including working knowledge of engineering design, project engineering, project management, and construction methods associated with electric utility facilities.
Engineer II: normally at least 5 years of relevant engineering experience and thorough knowledge of power engineering design, project engineering, project management, design standards, and construction methods associated with electric utility facilities.
Engineer I: experience designing additions, modifications, extensions, upgrades, and rearrangements of company generation, transmission, substation, communication, and control systems and facilities, in a specific relevant area of expertise.
Engineer II: 5–7 years of experience designing additions, modifications, extensions, upgrades, and arrangements of company generation, transmission, substation, communication and control systems and facilities, protective relaying systems, or power systems analysis; five years of design experience must be in a specific area of expertise.
Working knowledge of personal computers and related software, including spreadsheets and word processing, and ability to learn additional software tools.
Working knowledge of LEAN continuous improvement principles and practices and SafeStart principles and practices.
Leadership, communication, listening, and interpersonal skills to work effectively with company personnel, contractors, consultants, government agencies, community groups, and customers.
Ability to remain flexible in a demanding work environment and adapt to rapidly changing priorities.
Ability to handle difficult, confrontational, or sensitive issues professionally, using tact, courtesy, and discretion.
Analytical and administrative skills for preparing and monitoring project requirements and resolving cost and schedule constraints and conflicting priorities.
Valid driver’s license issued by the State of Hawaii or another U.S. state, maintained throughout employment; must meet the company’s standards for driving positions.
Engineer II: Hawaii Professional Engineer license in a relevant discipline is required to stamp drawings and designs needed for construction and building permits.

Nice To Haves

Engineer II: working knowledge of Hawaiian Electric’s Capital and O&M budget procedures is strongly preferred.
Engineer II: working knowledge of System Planning and Protection is preferred.
Engineer II: working knowledge of business writing, accounting, economics, business law, and finance is desirable.

Responsibilities

Prepare plans, layouts, design calculations, and other engineering designs in accordance with applicable company standards, codes, ordinances, and regulations.
Conduct project design and cost-alternative studies, engineering studies, and field inspections; prepare reports of findings.
Prepare and manage project cost estimates, budgets, schedules, material and construction specifications, and construction contracts.
Perform project engineering and project management functions, including on major capital projects at the Engineer II level.
Coordinate or direct engineering work by consultants; evaluate proposals and bids for engineering services and equipment and make recommendations.
Develop new or improved techniques and procedures for equipment, materials, products, or methods at the Engineer II level.
Work with City, County, State, and Federal agencies on rules, regulations, and permits related to projects at the Engineer II level.
Review and comment on technical reports and studies prepared by others at the Engineer II level.
Prepare requests for proposals for engineering services and evaluate proposals and make recommendations.
Prepare equipment and construction specifications for bid, evaluate proposals, and recommend purchases at the Engineer II level.
Develop project schedules and cost estimates for inclusion in the capital budget at the Engineer II level.
Verify field conditions and check compliance with specifications through field inspections at the Engineer II level.
Follow the company’s policies, mission, vision, values, and culture dimensions.
Participate in company emergency response activities as assigned, including preparation for emergency response.