Mechanical Engineer I / Mechanical Engineer II - Oahu

Hawaiian Electric•Pearl City, HI

12d•Onsite

About The Position

Hawaiian Electric Company is seeking to fill a Management vacancy within the P YM POWER PLANT MECH ENGRG Department of the P POWER SUPPLY ENGINEERING Division. This posting is for either a Mechanical Engineer I or Mechanical Engineer II position, depending on the qualifications of the selected candidate. The role involves design, project engineering, project management, and general engineering duties to support the capital construction programs of HECO, MECO, and HELCO. The company values integrity, excellence, teamwork, environmental stewardship, and community commitment, and invests in its employees by providing opportunities for challenge, advancement, and a competitive compensation package.

Requirements

Thorough knowledge of the theories and principles of engineering acquired through advanced college level courses or equivalent experience.
Working knowledge of the principles and practices of engineering design, project engineering, project management and construction methods associated with electric utility facilities normally acquired through extensive (11 years for ME I, 5 years for ME II) experience.
Working knowledge of personal computers and/or mainframe systems and related software applications such as spreadsheets, word processing, etc.
Must have or be able to qualify for a State of Hawaii driver’s license.
Must meet the standards for driving positions stated in the Hiring Standards for Driving Positions policy.
Good oral and written communication skills.
Ability to remain flexible in a demanding work environment and to adapt to rapidly changing priorities.
Strong interpersonal skills to influence and persuade various groups or individuals.
Extensive (11 years for ME I, 13 years for ME II) experience in the design of additions, modifications, extensions, upgrades and rearrangements of company generation, transmission, substation, and communication and control systems and facilities, and three (3) years (ME I) or five (5) years (ME II) design experience must be in a specific and relevant area of expertise.
A BS degree in engineering in a relevant discipline from an accredited engineering school may be substituted for eight (8) years of experience.
Demonstrated leadership skills including effective written, oral and listening communications skills and interpersonal skills, in order to work effectively with all levels of the company, with outside contractors and consultants, governmental agencies, community groups and customers.
Ability to conceptualize new ideas quickly.
Demonstrated interpersonal skills to handle confrontational, difficult and/or sensitive issues.
Ability to handle such issues with professionalism while using tact, courtesy and discretion.
Demonstrated in-depth analytical and administrative skills for such tasks as preparing and monitoring project requirements and resolving cost and time constraints, conflicting priorities.
State of Hawaii Professional Engineer License in relevant discipline is required in order to stamp drawings and designs required to obtain construction and building permits (for ME II).

Responsibilities

Independently evaluates, selects and applies standard engineering techniques, procedures and criteria using judgment in making minor adaptations and modifications.
Prepares plans, layouts, design calculations and related engineering design in accordance with applicable codes, ordinances and regulations.
Conducts engineering studies, economic studies and field inspections, and prepares associated reports.
Prepares cost estimates, cash flows, schedules, material and construction specifications and construction contracts for projects assigned.
Performs project engineering and project management functions on selected projects.
Coordinates design effects by consulting engineers, evaluates proposals and bids for engineering services and equipment and makes recommendations.
Participates in Company emergency response activities as assigned, including any activities required to prepare for such emergency response.
Plans and conducts work requiring judgment in the independent evaluation, selection, and substantial adaptation and modification of standard techniques, procedures and criteria.
Devises new approaches to problems encountered.
Prepares requests for proposal for engineering services, evaluates proposals and makes recommendations.
Directs design efforts by consultants and checks designs prepared by consultants.
Prepares material, equipment construction specifications for bid, and evaluates proposals and makes recommendations for purchase.
Develops project schedules and project cost estimates for inclusion in the capital budget.
Conducts field inspections to verify field conditions and check compliance with specifications, then prepares reports of findings.