Principal Engineer - Maui

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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.

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This position will remain open until filled. Early applications are highly encouraged.

The M BD SUBSTATION ENGINEERING Department of the H ENGINEERING Division at Hawaiian Electric Company has 1 Management vacancy available. (Role: Manager Supervisor)

Manages and directs the operations of an engineering department to provide design engineering, project engineering, project management, program management and standards development in support of external customer requests and the capital construction programs of Hawaiian Electric. Manages and directs the execution of strategic initiatives, plans and large projects. Provides technical knowledge, expertise and guidance to the Department, the Engineering Division and other Process Areas.

• Manages and directs the operations of an engineering department to provide design engineering, project engineering, project management, program management and standards development in support of internal and external customer requests and the Energy Delivery capital construction program and reliable operations of the Hawaiian Electric island power systems. Promotes and manages process improvements, efficiency improvements, and innovative designs within the department, and with other divisions and process areas.
• Develops department work plans, strategies, and operating forecast to execute the Energy Delivery capital expenditure program, and allocates department resources accordingly. Procures outside consulting and contracting services as necessary to augment in-house resources to achieve/maintain project and program scope, schedule and budget.
• Develop metrics to evaluate progress. performance, and productivity of the department staff and the results obtained and implements actions necessary to execute plans and maintain a high-performing work force. Ensure systems and processes are in place to achieve strategic initiatives and remain in compliance with financial and regulatory rules.
• Meets, discusses, coordinates and negotiates with parties inside and outside of company to maintain/expedite progress on projects and programs. Serves as a technical consultant to the department, the division, and other Process Areas. Leads investigations and other cross-functional teams as assigned.
• Manages and administers the department’s personnel matter including performance appraisals and interviews; recognition of employee achievements; and disciplinary actions. Develops training and progression plan for supervisors, engineers and staff. Ensures the safety and coordinates the training of all personnel under supervision.
• Ensures the department members understand the Company’s Policies, Mission, Vision, Values, and are following the culture dimensions to ensure the success of the Company.
• Participates in Company emergency response activities as assigned, including any activities required to prepare for such emergency response.

• Thorough knowledge of the principles and practices of engineering design, project engineering, project management, program management, project/budget planning and forecasting, standards development and construction methods associated with electric utility facilities and systems normally acquired through extensive professional engineering experience.
• Working knowledge of…