Grid Technology Consultant - Electric Utility; Oahu

Grid Technology Consultant - Electric Utility (Oahu)

Date:

May 9, 2026

Location:

Honolulu, Hawaii (HI), US, 96813

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 XS ADMIN-GRID TECHNOLOGIES Department of the P GRID TECHNOLOGIES Division at Hawaiian Electric Company has 1 management vacancy available.  (Role: Professional)

JOB FUNCTION:

Proactively scouts and evaluates advanced and emerging electric utility grid technologies for research, development and demonstration (RD&D) activities or other electric utility pilot evaluations that support implementation of the Companies' technical plans. Manages the technology innovation process and coordinates and tracks the performance of the Company's RD&D portfolio, including facilitation of technology transfer. Tracks and assesses market adoption and technical readiness levels of emerging technologies and capabilities.

Serves as both internal consultant and liaison to external stakeholders on technology. Leads teams in high-profile, high-visibility initiatives and projects to implement Company plans, projects, and technical requirements.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:

+  Research & Technology Development

Actively scouts innovative technologies and applications related to electric utility grid operations and planning that align with technical and business plans. Participates in, technical conferences and other events to facilitate technology scouting efforts. Conducts research on technologies, prepares technical assessments, and offers technical opinions. Assesses the application of emerging grid technologies for operations, planning, new business opportunities, and customer utilization.

Leads teams in the vetting of new technologies, including coordination of technical meetings with external stakeholders and vendors. May also serve as a subject matter expert on specific technologies to assess the application of emerging technologies to meet Company goals. Establishes and maintains working relationships with individuals and organizations throughout the world that are involved with emerging technology. May take short-term assignments within other areas of the Company to facilitate deeper knowledge of technology needs and priorities.

Leads testing and proof-of-concept piloting of innovative and advanced technologies and solutions, including the development of test plans, field deployment of technologies, and acquisition and advanced analytics of test data.

+  Business Partnerships & Networking

Engages with internal personnel and external parties to assess partnering opportunities. Leads internal teams by coordinating the scoping of external funding opportunities with various technical areas in the Company. Assesses and solicits funding opportunities with EPRI, government agencies and national laboratories, entrepreneurs, manufacturers, and vendors for selected emerging technology projects. Assists in the prioritization of the Company's high priority needs based on feedback received from other areas within the Company.

Leads the management of studies and site assessments conducted by outside consultants to assess the technical and non-technical applicability of emerging technologies on the Company's grid systems.  

+  Technology Governance

Manages the technology innovation governance process in the identification, evaluation, selection, and prioritization of emerging technology and federal grant projects. Oversees RD&D annual solicitations, reviews proposals to ensure alignment with high priority strategic needs, facilitates internal vetting, and conducts quarterly stage-gate evaluations to monitor project performance, schedules, budgets, and issues.

+  Technology Transfer

Facilitates technology transfer to disseminate knowledge and research results within the Company. Leads the research of new, advanced functionality development that aligns with the Company's current and future operating and planning requirements. Tracks and assesses the market readiness of advanced resources, technologies, and functionalities that meet Company technical requirements and aligns with technology plans. Coordinates the alignment of new technology implementation strategies and activities with Company business strategies.

Serves as a liaison to industry and leads high-profile technology initiatives with external stakeholders. Acts as a Company technical representative at public,…