Environmental Scientist​/Senior Environmental Scientist - Oahu, Maui, or Hawaii

Environmental Scientist / Senior Environmental Scientist - Oahu, Maui, or Hawaii Island

Date:

May 14, 2026

Location:

Honolulu, Hawaii (HI), US, 96817

Company: hawaiianel

We recognize our competitive advantage -- our people. We believe in our people, who share our vision of meeting the needs of our employees, customers, and communities and who carry out the continued success of the company.

Our employees are committed to the company's foundational values: integrity, excellence, teamwork, environmental stewardship, and community commitment. In turn, we invest in our employees, providing opportunities for challenge and advancement and offering a competitive compensation package.

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

BRIEF POSTING

DESCRIPTION:

The P JB AIR QUALITY & NOISE Department of the P ENVIRONMENTAL Division at Hawaiian Electric Company has 1 Management vacancy available. This position may be filled on Oahu, Maui, or Hawaii Island. (Role: Professional)

This posting seeks to fill at either the Environmental Scientist or Senior Environmental Scientist ; whichever level is most suited to the qualifications of the applying candidate.

 ENVIRONMENTAL SCIENTIST  

 JOB FUNCTION:  

Provides technical and regulatory expertise in permitting and compliance requirements for designated area of environmental responsibility. Develops and implements environmental compliance training programs for electric utility facilities. Provides environmental technical and regulatory knowledge in support of the planning, permitting, design, construction, and operation of electric utility facilities.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:

+  Designs and implements environmental compliance programs, including environmental review of facilities, to satisfy environmental requirements in cost-effective manner and provides technical support and coordination with regulatory agencies to enable operating departments to comply with environmental regulations and permit conditions in a cost-effective manner.

+  Reviews and interprets existing and proposed regulations and permit conditions in consultation with regulatory agency personnel, and provides training to operating personnel. Assists in tracking and interpreting legislation.

+  Prepares permit applications and testimony on projects requiring environmental approval.

+  Coordinates the gathering, processing, and validation of environmental data and insures timely preparation and submittal of environmental reports to regulatory agencies and customer requests, including selection and management of consultants and contractors.

+  Prepares requests for proposal for consultant services, evaluates proposals and makes recommendations. Manages consultants to insure timely delivery of quality work products.

+  Contributes to the preparation or review of environmental assessments and impact statements in designated area of environmental responsibility, and coordinates and contributes to environmental stewardship programs, as appropriate opportunities arise.

+  Functions as project manager for assigned projects within functional area of environmental responsibility. In support of continuous improvement goals and objectives, participates in projects and studies to improve existing practices, procedures, programs, policies, and training curricula and materials. Serves as a role model for continuous improvement behaviors.  

+  Participates in Company emergency response activities as assigned, including any activities required to prepare for such emergency response.

BASIC QUALIFICATIONS:

Knowledge Requirements  

+  Thorough knowledge of local, state, and federal laws, regulations, and procedures in designated area of environmental responsibility as related to environmental management of electric utility facilities.

+  Working knowledge in designated area of environmental responsibility of the principles and practices of environmental management, environmental technologies, environmental regulations, project management, and program management associated with electric utility facilities and systems, normally acquired through several years of…