Wildfire Risk Engineer​/Senior Wildfire Risk Engineer - Oahu

Overview

Wildfire Risk Engineer / Senior Wildfire Risk Engineer – Oahu

Location:

Honolulu, Hawaii (HI), US, 96813

Company:
Hawaiian Electric

Posting End Date:
This position will remain open until filled. Early applications are highly encouraged.

Posting language reflects that there are 2 vacancies (Wildfire Risk Engineer and Senior Wildfire Risk Engineer) within the P WR WILDFIRE STRATEGY Department of Hawaiian Electric Company.

• Supports the development and application of wildfire risk models for strategic planning and regulatory reporting; incorporates system asset characteristics, geospatial and forecast data to assess wildfire risks and prioritize mitigation solutions.
• Supports streamlining, validation, and effectiveness of risk modeling; recommends adjustments to valuation workflows and supports improvements to asset data for wildfire risk mitigation.
• Contributes to WSS (Wildfire Safety & Strategy) planning updates, prioritization, and execution; develops risk-informed scope specifications for wildfire mitigation programs and operational initiatives aligned with WSS objectives.
• Develops prioritization processes supported by modeling results and quantitative insights; tracks and analyzes the effectiveness of mitigations and system performance to refine risk modeling processes.
• Assists with regulatory filings and reporting that include wildfire risk methodologies; prepares technical studies and reports for internal and external stakeholders; supports continuous improvement of risk methodologies and data/tools.
• Participates in Company emergency response activities as assigned.

Knowledge Requirements

• Working knowledge of distribution and transmission grid design and operation.
• Working knowledge of industry wildfire risk assessment, prioritization techniques, modeling, mitigation planning, engineering and equipment specifications.
• Basic knowledge of wildfire risks across Hawaiian Electric’s territories, including regulatory, technical, operational, and public-facing dimensions.
• Basic knowledge of electric system modeling and analysis tools (Python, Excel, GIS, Monte Carlo or similar).
• Familiarity with GIS integration, asset performance data/processes, statistical analysis, and utility risk frameworks.

Skills Requirements

• Ability to synthesize multiple complex datasets for wildfire risk modeling and applications; manage large datasets and ensure data integrity.
• Ability to convey technical insights clearly to strategy, compliance, and regulatory stakeholders.
• Flexibility in a demanding environment with rapidly changing priorities; ability to conceptualize new ideas quickly.
• Excellent written, oral, and presentation skills to communicate with all levels, including handling sensitive or difficult topics.
• Analytical, conceptual, and administrative skills to manage multiple projects with minimal supervision; strong interpersonal skills.

Experience Requirements

• Wildfire risk engineering experience with 5–7 years in system/engineering analysis, risk modeling, quantitative analysis, or wildfire-related research.
• Experience supporting utilities, emergency planning, or risk strategy teams is preferred.
• Senior role requires extensive (8+ years) of quantitative risk modeling experience; demonstrated GIS, scenario forecasting, and automation of risk analysis workflows.

• Role:
  Professional
• Number of Vacancies: 2
• Location:
  
  Honolulu – Oahu
• Hiring Range:
  Wildfire Risk Engineer: $97,900 to $125,000;
  Senior Wildfire Risk Engineer: $107,700 to $139,800. Placement depends on skills and qualifications.

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Interested individuals should apply online. The application must clearly indicate demonstrated experience/knowledge/skills/abilities relevant to the position.

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