Electrical Engineer I​/Electrical Engineer II - Oahu

Electrical Engineer I / Electrical Engineer II - Oahu

Date:
Nov 2, 2025

Location:

Honolulu, Hawaii (HI), US, 96813

Company:
Hawaiian Electric

The P TD TRANSMISSION & DISTRIBUTION ENGINEERING Department of the H ENGINEERING Division at Hawaiian Electric Company has 3 management vacancies available. This posting seeks to fill at either the Engineer I or Engineer II level; whichever level is most suited to the qualifications of the applying candidate.

Posting remains open until filled. Early applications encouraged.

• Prepares plans, layouts, design calculations and related engineering design in accordance with applicable codes, ordinances, and regulations.
• Conducts project design and cost alternative studies, field inspections, and prepares associated reports.
• Prepares and manages cost estimates, budgets, schedules, material and construction specifications and construction contracts for projects assigned.
• Performs project engineering and project management functions for assigned projects.
• Coordinates work by consulting engineers, evaluates proposals and bids for engineering services and equipment and makes recommendations.
• Participates in Company emergency response activities as assigned, including any activities required to prepare for such emergency response.

• Prepares plans, layouts, design calculations, and related engineering design work in accordance with Company standards, applicable codes, ordinances and regulations.
• Develops new or improved techniques and procedures for equipment, material, products, or methods.
• Performs project engineering and project management functions on major capital projects for Hawaiian.
• Works with City/County, State, and Federal government agencies on rules, regulations and permits regarding projects.
• Conducts engineering studies, prepares reports, and reviews/comments on technical reports and studies prepared by others.
• Prepares requests for proposal for engineering services, evaluates proposals and makes recommendations.
• Directs design efforts by consultants and checks designs prepared by consultants.
• Develops project schedules and project cost estimates for inclusion in the capital budget.
• Conducts field inspections to verify field conditions and check compliance with specifications, then prepares reports of findings.
• Participates in Company emergency response and other Company activities as assigned.

• A BS degree in engineering in a discipline relevant to the Department from an accredited engineering school.
• Knowledge of theories and principles of engineering acquired through advanced college level courses or equivalent experience.
• Working knowledge of engineering design, project engineering, project management and construction methods associated with electric utility facilities normally acquired through a minimum of 3 years of relevant engineering experience.
• Working knowledge of personal computers and related software applications such as spreadsheets, word processing.
• Knowledge of LEAN continuous improvement principles and Safe Start principles.
• Good leadership, written, oral and listening communication skills and interpersonal skills.
• Driver’s license:
  Must have or be able to qualify for a State of Hawaii driver’s license and meet the standards for driving positions.
• Experience in design of generation, transmission, substation, and communication and control systems and facilities.

• Bachelor of Science degree from an accredited engineering school in a discipline relevant to the Department.
• Thorough knowledge of power engineering design, project engineering, project management, design standards, and construction methods associated with electric utility facilities normally acquired through a minimum of 5 years relevant engineering experience.
• Working knowledge of personal computers and related software applications such as spreadsheets and word processing.
• Knowledge of City/County, State and Federal laws, ordinances, regulations, codes, practices as related to projects.
• Understanding of Hawaiian Electric’s Capital and O&M budget procedures…