Energy Contract Manager - Oahu, Maui

Position Overview

Energy Contract Manager (Professional) – 4 positions available within Hawaiian Electric Company’s Renewable Acquisition Division. Roles may be based on Oahu or Maui.

Location:

Oahu or Maui

• Manage development, evaluation, negotiation, and administration of energy power purchase agreements for Oahu, Hawaii Island, and Maui County.
• Negotiate and administer agreements with Independent Power Producers, Co‑generators, and Qualifying Facilities.
• Lead multidisciplinary teams in the evaluation and negotiation of renewable energy purchase proposals, serving as the lead negotiator.
• Propose resources and funding needed to support program objectives and maintain stakeholder relationships with project managers, lawyers, accountants, and officials.
• Collaborate with technical experts on system planning, design, and operations; assist with community engagement and public meetings.
• Prepare and deliver expert testimony, presentations, and responses to agencies such as the Hawaii Public Utilities Commission, State Legislature, and in legal arbitration.
• Develop and administer policies, procedures, and reports supporting the Department’s mission; substitute for the Manager in their absence.
• Participate in company emergency response activities as assigned.

• Negotiate and administer power purchase agreements, ensuring consistent interpretation, compliance, and proper administration.
• Serve as "matrix" manager, prioritizing project tasks and supporting completion through team members and consultants.
• Plan, develop, and coordinate acquisition of renewable energy resources via RFPs and competitive procurement; provide strategic planning and communications.
• Provide technical assistance, advise senior management, and serve as primary negotiator on renewable energy issues.
• Review, approve monthly payments, and direct liaison activities during abnormal operating conditions.
• Support departmental priorities through policy development, technical support, and administrative reporting.

• Working knowledge of engineering and/or business principles; bachelor’s degree or equivalent experience.
• Knowledge of Renewable Energy technologies and utility‑scale applications.
• Understanding of project management fundamentals.
• Familiarity with PUC, environmental, state and federal laws and renewable energy project regulations.
• Understanding of contract terms and conditions.
• Proficiency with personal computers and common office productivity software.

• Motivated self‑starter able to manage multiple projects with competing priorities.
• Excellent written communication skills for internal and external audiences.
• Strong leadership, collaboration, conflict resolution, and training abilities.
• Effective negotiation, influencing, and persuasiveness; ability to handle confidential information.
• Creative negotiation skills for complex technical and financial energy projects.
• Analytical and administrative skills for forecasting, data processing, and policy implementation.
• Organizational skills to manage multiple complex projects.
• Adaptability and flexibility in a dynamic environment.
• Valid State of Hawaii driver’s license or ability to qualify.

• 5–7 years of experience in power system planning, design, operations, RFP development, contract negotiation, legal, or business development.
• 5–7 years of experience with computer systems and applications such as MS Project and Excel.
• 3–5 years of analytical experience in renewable energy, data processing, or related fields.

Hiring range: $109,900 – $142,600 annually.

Hawaiian Electric Companies is an equal opportunity employer, including disability and protected veteran status. Hawaiian Electric Companies complies with all applicable laws, including Title I of the Americans with Disabilities Act. Any request for reasonable accommodation needed during the application process should be communicated by the candidate to the HR Service Center at (808) 543‑4848.