Power Quality Engineer or Senior Power Quality Engineer - Oahu

Hawaiian Electric•Honolulu, HI

54d•$79,600 - $142,600•Onsite

About The Position

This posting seeks to fill at either the Power Quality Engineer or Senior Power Quality Engineer - Oahu; whichever level is most suited to the qualifications of the selected candidate. The P SR CUSTOMER SOLUTIONS ENGRG Department of the P CUSTOMER SOLUTIONS Division at Hawaiian Electric Company has 1 Management vacancy available. (Role: Professional) Power Quality Engineer Under direct supervision of higher-level engineers, performs research and general engineering duties in support of power quality programs and customer end-use technology programs/projects. Senior Power Quality Engineer Serves as a technical resource in the areas of power quality, power systems, control systems, commercial electro-technologies, data acquisition and instrumentation, and the optimization of customer end-use technologies. Prepares customer systems site assessments, project proposals and financial analyses, and acts as project engineer/construction manager for Hawaiian Electric (“Company”) power quality and efficient customer end-use technologies programs/projects in the commercial, governmental, and residential sectors.

Requirements

Electrical or Mechanical engineering degree (Bachelor of Science or Master of Science) from an ABET-accredited college or university is required.
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 relevant engineering experience.
Working knowledge of personal computers and related software applications such as spreadsheets, word processing, and ability to learn additional software tools to perform work.
Good 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 remain flexible in a demanding work environment and adapt to rapidly changing priorities.
Effective interpersonal skills to handle confrontational, difficult and/or sensitive issues. Ability to handle such issues with professionalism while using tact, courtesy and discretion.
Analytical, organizational, planning, and conceptual skills to handle multiple projects, programs, and priorities concurrently.
Must possess and maintain a valid driver’s license issued by the State of Hawaii or another U.S. state, to conduct field visits. Must meet the standards for required driving positions stated in the Hiring Standards for Driving positions policy. These standards may be adjusted periodically to meet business and safety objectives.
1-3 years of relevant engineering work experience or project team experience is desirable.
State of Hawaii Professional Engineer (PE) License is desirable.
Demonstrates detailed knowledge of the application of engineering theories and principles that are pertinent to the Job Responsibilities. This includes knowledge of electrical power systems (utility and in-building systems), distributed renewable energy generation and energy storage systems, emergency generator systems, power quality, HVAC&R equipment and systems, control systems, data acquisition, and remote communications.
Working knowledge of marketing and project management principles and concepts usually acquired through marketing and/or engineering experience including services provided by Energy Services Companies.
Detailed knowledge of personal computers and standard software applications such as Microsoft Office. Knowledge of Autocad™, Visio™, Microstation™, or other CAD software is highly desirable.
Must be a self-starter with a clear ability to research, plan, organize, execute, and report on work with little supervision.
In-depth analytical, organizational, planning, and conceptual skills to handle multiple projects, programs, and priorities concurrently.
Effective oral, written, listening and platform skills to communicate with all levels inside and outside of the organization.
Ability to perform independent research and work in a creative, innovative, and motivated fashion.
Ability to perform detailed financial analysis.
Extensive (7 or more years) of experience in engineering or a related technical field.

Nice To Haves

Job experience and course work in marketing and/or economic analysis desirable.
Knowledge of Autocad™, Visio™, Microstation™, or other CAD software is highly desirable.

Responsibilities

Investigates, troubleshoots, and documents customer power quality issues and resolutions under the guidance of higher-level engineers while supporting the resolution of customer power quality concerns.
Supports, develops, implements, and plans various Power Quality programs and services (both commercial and residential), including onsite customer monitoring and educational outreach (scheduling and presenting customer power quality and end-use technologies workshops).
Conducts field surveys and site inspections to investigate customer equipment, systems and operations. Designs and installs power quality and data acquisition instrumentation systems and software as necessary.
Participates in team projects related to efficient customer end-use technologies including equipment selection/sizing, economic feasibility, maintenance and identifying and solving operational issues; customer demand reduction and power factor optimization strategies; and demand response integration opportunities.
Conducts project design and cost alternative studies, field inspections, and prepares associated reports. Prepares plans, layouts, design calculations and related engineering design in accordance with applicable codes, ordinances, and regulations.
Conducts research of electro-technologies such as HVAC&R (heating, ventilation, air conditioning and refrigeration), lighting, energy storage technologies and systems, power factor correction, voltage dip ride-through devices, harmonic filtering, transient voltage surge protection, advanced data acquisition and control systems, and Internet based data collection, archiving, analytics and visualization, etc. Reviews findings with higher-level engineers for consideration of potential applications.
Keeps abreast of power quality technology, customer technologies, clean energy, energy storage, and other new technologies that impact customer energy bills, customer operations, and bolsters the company’s role as a trusted energy partner to our key customer accounts.
Participates in Company emergency response activities as assigned, including any activities required to prepare for such emergency response. Other projects and duties as assigned.
Provides consultation services to major commercial, industrial, and residential customers, with a focus on resolving customer issues related to power quality; efficient customer end-use technologies including equipment selection/sizing, economic feasibility, maintenance and identifying and solving operational issues; customer demand reduction and power factor optimization strategies; and demand response integration opportunities.
Continues the active co-development with EPRI and the Grid Power Alliance of the Open PQ Dashboard to improve customer power quality and enhance Hawaiian Electric’s grid modernization efforts.
Works closely with System Operations, Engineering, and various other internal departments to integrate and optimize the function, utility and application of Power Quality within the Company, as well as investigate, troubleshoot, document, and diagnose customer power quality claims issues.
Conducts research and actively pursues applications of electro-technologies such as energy storage and renewable technologies and systems, power factor correction, voltage dip ride-through devices, harmonic filtering, transient voltage surge protection, advanced data acquisition and control systems, and Internet based data collection, archiving, analytics and visualization, HVAC&R (heating, ventilation, air conditioning and refrigeration), lighting, etc.
Actively advocates/plans the use of new clean energy technologies and electro-technologies that can reduce customer bills and/or improve customer operations. Works closely with internal partners including engineers, account managers, Risk Management, Customer Service, Legal, and Demand Response Departments to identify, develop and critique new opportunities for customer technology applications, projects and services.
Serves as project engineer and construction manager for research, demonstration and development (RD&D), and above-the-line (ATL) and/or below-the-line (BTL) customer systems optimization and power quality projects with new revenue potential for the company. Responsibilities include project scheduling, budget preparation, tracking and maintenance, supervision of outside consultants and contractors, and front-line interface with the customer.