Sr Environmental Scientist​/Environmental Scientist - Water & Hazardous Material - Oahu

Sr Environmental Scientist / Environmental Scientist
- Water & Hazardous Material
- Oahu

Date:
Apr 28, 2026

Location:

Honolulu, Hawaii (HI), US, 96817

Company:
Hawaiian Electric

Hiring Range: $109,900 to $142,600 for Sr Environmental Scientist

The P JW WATER & HAZARDOUS MATERIAL Department of the P ENVIRONMENTAL Division at Hawaiian Electric Company has 1 Management vacancy available. The position is open to fill either at the Environmental Scientist or Senior Environmental Scientist level, depending on the candidate's qualifications.

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

• Provides regulatory and technical expertise, develops, implements, and manages water and hazardous materials programs, and provides project management and program management in support of the environmental compliance and permitting programs of Hawaiian Electric, Maui Electric, and Hawai i Electric Light.
• Leads project teams comprised of individuals internal and external to the Division to manage and execute assignments. In consultation with Water & Hazardous Materials Division Principal, develops work plans with scope, schedule, deliverables, and budgets for assigned programs and projects.
• Procures outside consulting and contracting services as necessary to augment in-house resources to achieve/maintain project and program scope, schedule, deliverables, and budgets.
• Coordinates the collection, processing, and validation of environmental data and insures timely preparation and submittal of environmental reports to satisfy regulatory requirements and customer requests. Prepares water and hazardous materials permit applications and supporting technical analyses as required for assigned projects.
• Manages the development of solutions to mitigate environmental impacts of electric utility facilities at Hawaiian Electric, Maui Electric, and Hawai i Electric Light.
• Provides technical and regulatory guidance in planning, permitting, design, construction, and operation of electric utility facilities.
• Participates in Company emergency response activities as assigned, including preparation for such events.

• Thorough knowledge of local, state, and federal laws, regulations, and procedures in designated area of environmental responsibility related to electric utility facilities.
• Working knowledge of environmental management principles, environmental technologies, project management, and program management associated with electric utility facilities and systems.
• Bachelor's degree in relevant science, public health, or engineering discipline. Graduate degree strongly preferred.
• Intermediate to advanced level of computer and software knowledge (word processing, spreadsheets, presentation, database software).
• Working knowledge of company contract management and contract administration policies and procedures.
• Working knowledge of continuous improvement principles, procedures, tools, and desired behaviors.

• Demonstrated leadership skills, effective written, oral, and listening communications, interpersonal skills to work with all levels of the company, consultants, contractors, governmental agencies, community groups, and customers.
• Ability to remain flexible in a demanding work…