Test Engineer I - Oahu

Hawaiian Electric Companies • Honolulu, HI

13h • Onsite

About The Position

The P RR SUBSTATION & METER RELAY Department of the P SUBSTATION & METER Division at Hawaiian Electric Company has 1 Management vacancy available. (Role: Professional) JOB FUNCTION: Provides professional engineering level technical support in the installation, operation, testing and maintenance of the computer/electronic/electro-mechanical equipment for the Test Dept and the Relay Shop.

Requirements

• A BS degree in Engineering in a relevant discipline from an accredited Engineering school is preferred.
• Thorough working knowledge of digital logic, electronics, electrical engineering fundamentals, and microprocessor based technology normally acquired through college level engineering courses, or equivalent experience.
• Working knowledge in Test Engineering industry standards, policies and testing methodologies.
• Advanced knowledge of Electric Power Substations.
• Working knowledge of Power System Operations.
• Working knowledge of SCADA, EMS and telemetry systems.
• Working knowledge of communications systems fundamentals, various test equipment and computer systems software, firmware and programming languages.
• Working knowledge of protective relaying concepts, schematics, wiring, relay settings, power system simulators, applicable test equipment and software test programs.
• Working knowledge of safe work practices and utilization of these practices to create a safe and healthy work environment.
• Excellent oral and written communication skills.
• Ability to resolve technical problems in the field under adverse conditions.
• Strong interpersonal skills.
• Ability to remain flexible in a demanding work environment and adapt to rapidly changing priorities.
• Must have or be able to qualify for a State of Hawaii driver’s license.
• Must meet the standards for frequent or required driving positions stated in the Hiring Standards for Required Driving Positions policy.
• A few (1-3) years of electrical engineering experience working with power system operations, system commissioning, protective relaying, SCADA systems, telecommunications or digital and electronic computer and control systems.
• A BS in Engineering may be substituted for up to 4 years of experience.

Responsibilities

• Responsible for electrical acceptance and functional tests required at various substations, and as needed for T&D facilities, Power Plants, and IPP Interconnection points prior to energization and performs follow up and verification tests before equipment is placed into service.
• Performs on-site field work.
• Creates Equipment Approval documents for equipment in-service authorization.
• Participates in the addition of co-generation and renewable sources added to the HECO system by collaboratively reviewing equipment testing and results.
• Analyzes, evaluated, and gives recommendation to test results or test data.
• Performs HECO witness testing for contracted test agents.
• Reviews and confirms the correctness of the logic for control, protective relays, and auto transfer schemes from Engineering, System Protection and manufacturers.
• Reviews and makes recommendations to electrical drawings, system plans and relay settings.
• Provides professional engineering and technical support for power system operation and maintenance activities to maintain system integrity and service reliability.
• Assists with the coordination to install assigned projects including coordination of Holdoffs and/or coordinating and taking Switching Limited and Limited Holdoffs.
• Consults with manufacturers, Engineering, Protection, Operations departments, Project Management, and contractors to ascertain proper equipment design, programming, planning, scheduling, troubleshooting, operational performance and emergency response.
• Responsible for investigating, analyzing and taking corrective action on any faulty relay operation.
• Establishes and maintains adequate test and maintenance data and develops written reports on special tests or projects.
• Collaborates with other engineers, supervisors and technicians in the coordination and installation of assigned projects and schedules resources accordingly.
• Assists with administrative duties such as budget, meetings, updates, reports, as-built updates, and training for section personnel.
• Participates as an instructor when needed.
• Research and Development of new technologies.
• Prepares operating instructions for new equipment and prepares test procedures and manuals to provide instructions and guidance to personnel.
• Provides technical support of IP Networking, optimizing system performance and network security, which includes data encryption.
• Complies with North American Electric Reliability Corporation (NERC) and Critical Infrastructure Protection (CIP) Standards, i.e., cyber security pertaining to control systems.
• Must be available for emergency calls at all times.
• Supports renewable and green initiatives and smart grid technologies.
• Supports One Company Substation & Meter Operations (SMO) across all service areas.
• Participates in Company emergency response activities as assigned, including any activities required to prepare for such emergency response.

Benefits

• competitive compensation package

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level