Supervisor / Supervising Engineer, T&D Engineering - Oahu

hawaiianel•Honolulu, HI

10d•$109,900 - $142,600•Onsite

About The Position

The P TD TRANSMISSION & DISTRIBUTION ENGINEERING Department of the H ENGINEERING Division at Hawaiian Electric Company has 1 Management vacancy available. This posting seeks to fill at either the Supervising Engineer, T&D Engineering or Supervisor, T&D Engineering level; whichever level is most suited to the qualifications of the applying candidate. The role is Professional Supervisor. Hawaiian Electric Companies provide electricity and services to 95 percent of the state's 1.4 million residents. The company is also one of the state's leading employers and a major contributor and supporter of community and educational programs. The demand for power that has fueled the growth of the Hawaiian Islands has been met by Hawaiian Electric Companies for well over a century. And as the next millennium unfolds, the company is committed to providing quality service and seeking clean local energy sources to power generations of Hawaii families and businesses to come.

Requirements

Bachelor of Science degree from an accredited engineering school in the relevant discipline (Electrical = T&D/Substn/Stds, Civil/Structural = CSS).
Thorough knowledge of the principles and practices of power engineering design, project engineering, project management, program management, project/budget planning and forecasting, standards development and construction methods associated with electric utility facilities and systems normally acquired through extensive professional engineering experience.
Working knowledge of federal, state and local laws, regulations and procedures as related to specific division and/or department activities.
Working knowledge of personal computers and related software applications such as spreadsheets, word processing, project management, presentations, and ability to learn additional software tools to perform work.
Working knowledge of Company budgeting and forecasting systems and procedures.
Working knowledge of LEAN continuous improvement principles and best practices to achieve operational excellence.
Working knowledge of SafeStart principles and best practices to achieve a safe workplace environment.
Demonstrated supervision and leadership skills, including effective written, oral, listening, presentation and interpersonal skills, in order to work effectively with all levels of the company and with outside contractors, consultants, governmental agencies, community groups and customers.
Strong analytical, organizational and conceptual skills to manage simultaneously a variety of projects, programs and assignments.
Ability to remain flexible in a demanding work environment, and to adapt to rapidly changing priorities.
Ability to develop, guide, and prepare engineers and designers to be knowledgeable, proficient, independent, and to gain the leadership qualities necessary to move up to higher positions and become future leaders of the company.
Demonstrated interpersonal skills to handle confrontational, difficult and/or sensitive issues. Ability to handle such issues with professionalism while using tact, courtesy and discretion.
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.
Extensive (8+ years) of relevant engineering experience in the design, project engineering, project management, standards development and construction methods for additions, modifications, extensions, upgrades and arrangements of company generation, transmission, substation, and communication and control systems and facilities, and five (5) years design experience must be in a specific area of expertise.
State of Hawaii Professional Engineer License in relevant discipline.
Thorough knowledge of the application of the Company’s Tariff, Electric Service Installation Manual, EUSERC, NESC and process/agreements governing 3rd party telecommunication attachments.
Demonstrated supervision and leadership skills, including professional written, oral, listening communication skills, conflict resolution skills, the ability to work with a variety of individuals, and the willingness and ability to train others.
Extensive (13-15 years) experience of relevant engineering experience in the design, project engineering, project management, standards development and construction methods for additions, modifications, extensions, upgrades and arrangements of company generation, transmission, substation, and communication and control systems and facilities, and five (5) years design experience must be in a specific area of expertise.
Bachelor of Science degree from an accredited engineering school in Electrical Engineering or equivalent may be substituted for eight (8) years of experience.

Nice To Haves

Working knowledge of business writing, accounting, economics, business law and finance are desirable.
Supervisory experience is highly desirable.
Supervisory experience highly desirable.

Responsibilities

Supervises, plans, organizes, coordinates, and manages the overall operations of an engineering section to provide design engineering, project management, standards development and general engineering duties in support of the capital construction projects and program, customer service requests and reliable operations of the island power system of Hawaiian Electric.
Provides technical knowledge, expertise and guidance to the section, and to the Engineering Division.
Promotes and manages process improvements, efficiency improvements, innovative designs, etc. of the section, department, and division.
Initiates, assigns, oversees, reviews and approves design, materials, contracts, equipment and construction specifications and standards.
Conducts, reviews and approves engineering and economic studies.
Manages capital expenditures of the section, as well as the capital program budget of the section.
Manages and executes and/or provides direction regarding obtaining consultant resources (master agreements, contracts, new consultants, on-site engineer resources, negotiation of terms, etc.)
Meets, discusses, coordinates and negotiates with parties inside and outside the Company to maintain/expedite progress on projects and programs.
Serves as a technical consultant to the Section, Department, Division, Process Area, and other divisions in Hawaiian Electric.
Develops performance and productivity measurement criteria.
Measures and evaluates progress and performance of the engineering section staff and the results obtained, and implements actions necessary to achieve/maintain project and program scope, schedule and budget.
Develops engineers to be technically competent, independent, and to have a clear understanding on the financial aspects of their projects.
Manages and administers all personnel matters of an engineering section, including performance appraisals and interviews; recognition of employee achievements; and disciplinary actions.
Develops training and progression plan for engineers.
Ensures the safety and coordinates the training of all personnel under supervision.
Participates in Company emergency response activities as assigned, including any activities required to prepare for such emergency response.
Ensures section members are aware of the Company’s Policies, Mission, Vision, Values, and are following the culture dimensions to ensure the success of the company and member.
Supervises, plans, organizes, coordinates and directs the operations of a T&D engineering section to provide design engineering, project engineering, project management, and program management in support of customer service requests, 3rd party telecommunications attachment requests and the Energy Delivery capital construction programs of the of Hawaiian Electric island power system.
Initiates, assigns, oversees, reviews and approves design, materials, contracts, equipment and construction specifications and standards.
Conducts, reviews and approves engineering and economic studies.
Manages capital expenditures of section, as well as the capital program budget of the section.
Manages and executes and/or provides direction regarding obtaining consultant resources (master agreements, contracts, new consultants, on-site engineer resources, negotiation of terms, etc.)
Meets, discusses, coordinates and negotiates with parties inside and outside the Company to maintain/expedite progress on projects and programs.
Develops performance and productivity measurement criteria.
Measures and evaluates progress, performance, and productivity of an engineering section staff and the results obtained and implements actions necessary to achieve/maintain project and program scope, schedule and budget.
Develops staff to be technically competent, independent, and to have a clear understanding on the financial aspects of their projects.
Manages and administers all personnel matters of an engineering section, including performance appraisals and interviews; recognition of employee achievements; and disciplinary actions.
Develops training and progression plan for engineers.
Ensures the safety and coordinates the training of all personnel under supervision.
Participates in Company emergency response activities as assigned, including any activities required to prepare for such emergency response.
Ensures section members are aware of the Company’s Policies, Mission, Vision, Values, and are following the culture dimensions to ensure the success of the company and member.