Engineer, Operations - Oahu

Hawaiian Electric Company • Honolulu, HI

427d • $105,600 - $137,100

About The Position

The Engineer, Operations position at Hawaiian Electric Company focuses on providing engineering analysis and technical support for power system operations to ensure reliability and safety. The role involves operational planning studies, performance assessments of generation equipment, and integration of renewable energy resources. The engineer will utilize continuous improvement practices to enhance operational excellence and support the company's core values.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in engineering with emphasis in electrical power systems analysis.
• Working knowledge of utility planning principles related to electric power system generation, transmission, and distribution.
• Thorough knowledge of personal computers and related software applications including load flow and resource planning models.
• Excellent interpersonal skills and ability to develop working relationships at all levels.
• Strong analytical, organizational, conceptual, and problem-solving skills.
• Extensive (8+) years of experience in utility generation or T&D systems, power generation engineering, or system operations.
• Professional Engineer Registration in the State of Hawaii.

Nice To Haves

• Experience in project management and teamwork skills.
• Ability to develop detailed and complex plans such as an Integrated Resource Plan (IRP).

Responsibilities

• Perform operational planning studies of existing generation, transmission, and distribution system assets for planned outages and operational problems.
• Investigate and evaluate abnormal voltages and equipment loading; initiate corrective actions.
• Prepare generating unit operating schedules to meet forecasted peaks and operating restrictions.
• Track daily system demand, analyze trends, and forecast system peaks.
• Provide generation and system information required by City, State, and Federal Agencies.
• Support the planning and integration of renewable energy resources into existing generation equipment.
• Develop solutions to grid management and control tool issues.
• Manage growth of distributed energy resources and assess impacts to the electrical system.
• Provide support for System Operation Department planning processes through analysis of operating performance parameters.
• Inform and advise Engineering and Planning Departments of immediate and anticipated problems on the system.
• Review and comment on Engineering/Planning studies, designs, and drawings for system improvements.
• Perform post-disturbance analyses of major outages and propose improvements to restoration sequences.
• Provide after-hour consultation to assist dispatch personnel in resolution of power system operating problems.
• Serve as a back-up for the Operations Planning Manager.
• Participate in Hawaiian Electric emergency response activities as assigned.

Benefits

• Competitive compensation package
• Opportunities for challenge and advancement
• Support for community and educational programs

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Industry: Utilities
• Education Level: Bachelor's degree