Environmental Scientist / Senior Environmental Scientist - Oahu

Hawaiian Electric•Honolulu, HI

2d•$89,100 - $142,600•Onsite

About The Position

Hawaiian Electric Company is hiring one professional-level Environmental Scientist or Senior Environmental Scientist for its Environmental Division in Honolulu, Oahu. The level offered will depend on the selected candidate’s qualifications. The role manages environmental compliance and permitting programs and projects, which may include environmental audits, compliance training, environmental, social, and governance (ESG) metrics, and greenhouse gas analyses. It provides technical, regulatory, and tactical guidance for planning and carrying out environmental compliance strategies and programs. The position develops and manages environmental policies, programs, and management systems; leads projects and teams; develops project work plans and budgets; and coordinates internal staff, consultants, contractors, and external parties. It serves as a technical and regulatory expert for assigned program areas, monitors regulatory changes and legal proceedings, designs and implements compliance programs, and provides training to operating personnel. The role also coordinates environmental data and reporting, supports continuous improvement, and may participate in company emergency response activities. The Senior Environmental Scientist additionally develops and trains audit team members, provides continuous feedback to team members, and leads as well as participates in improvement projects, studies, and strategic planning. The company seeks applicants with a relevant bachelor’s degree, substantial environmental technical and regulatory experience, and strong leadership, communication, analytical, project management, and continuous-improvement skills. A graduate degree and Professional Engineer license are preferred. The hiring range is $89,100–$113,700 for Environmental Scientist and $109,900–$142,600 for Senior Environmental Scientist; placement depends on qualifications.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in a relevant science, public health, or engineering discipline.
Thorough knowledge of air quality, water and hazardous materials, power plant engineering principles and practices, environmental management and technologies, environmental regulations, and project and program management associated with electric utility facilities and systems.
Intermediate to advanced computer and software knowledge, including word processing, spreadsheets, databases, and presentations.
Working knowledge of company contract management and contract administration policies and procedures.
Working knowledge of SafeStart principles and practices for achieving a safe workplace.
Working knowledge of continuous-improvement principles, procedures, tools, and desired behaviors.
Positive leadership and interpersonal skills.
Effective oral and written communication skills, including writing, editing, and proofreading technical reports, business correspondence, and procedure manuals.
In-depth analytical, investigative, and computational skills, with the ability to apply problem-solving techniques.
Ability to think creatively and strategically and exercise independent judgment and initiative within established policies and guidelines.
Ability to be proactive, self-starting, flexible, and adaptable to changing requirements in a demanding work environment.
Ability to use tact, courtesy, and discretion in difficult or sensitive situations, and to be a self-directed learner.
Strong time management, planning, directing, and organizational skills to manage multiple tasks and meet deadlines accurately and efficiently.
Must possess and maintain a valid driver’s license issued by Hawaii or another U.S. state or territory, meet company driving-position standards, and be able to travel to work sites.
Ability to travel to neighbor island subsidiaries as required.
Demonstrated continuous-improvement skills, including identifying opportunities, leading improvement teams, developing and applying standard work, and improving standard work through structured problem solving.
May be required to qualify for specific environmental certifications, such as hazardous waste operations and emergency response certification.
Environmental Scientist: 3 to 5 years of experience in technical and regulatory matters within environmental responsibility areas.
Senior Environmental Scientist: 5 to 7 years of experience in technical and regulatory matters within environmental responsibility areas.

Nice To Haves

Graduate degree strongly preferred.
Professional Engineer (P.E.) license preferred.
Experience in the utility industry highly desired.

Responsibilities

Develop, implement, and manage environmental policies, programs, and management systems.
Provide regulatory and technical expertise and manage projects and programs supporting environmental compliance, emergency preparedness, and other corporate or divisional initiatives.
Lead project teams and develop work plans defining scope, schedules, deliverables, and budgets in consultation with relevant internal departments.
Procure and manage outside consulting and contracting services as needed to meet project and program objectives.
Coordinate with internal and external parties, facilitate resolution of technical conflicts, and provide clear reports to management.
Provide leadership and guidance to less experienced scientists and specialists, and serve as a liaison and advisor to other departments and operating areas.
Maintain current knowledge of local, state, and federal statutes, regulations, policies, legal proceedings, and court decisions relevant to assigned program areas.
Design and implement environmental compliance programs and provide training to operating personnel as appropriate.
Incorporate regulatory, legislative, and internal requirements into policies, programs, and procedures; monitor progress toward department goals and performance metrics.
Manage assigned environmental projects and coordinate the collection, processing, and validation of environmental data and timely preparation and submission of reports.
Participate in or lead continuous-improvement projects, studies, and strategic planning to improve practices, procedures, programs, policies, and training materials.
Participate in company emergency response activities, including preparation, as assigned.
For the Senior Environmental Scientist level, develop and train audit team members and provide continuous feedback to team members.