Consulting Engineer (Integrated Grid Planning) - Oahu

HAWAIIAN ELECTRIC CO.; Honolulu (HI); On-site; USD 109,900 - 142,600; Full time

Job summary

HAWAIIAN ELECTRIC CO. seeks a Consulting Engineer (Integrated Grid Planning) to lead Renewable Energy Zones initiatives in Honolulu, Oahu. This role requires extensive experience in electric utility planning, with responsibilities including project management and compliance monitoring. Candidates must have a Bachelor's degree in engineering, a Professional Engineer license, and over 10 years of relevant experience. A competitive salary range from $109,900 to $142,600 is offered, highlighting the company's commitment to renewable energy solutions.

Qualifications

• Thorough knowledge of electric utility planning principles and practices.
• Extensive experience (10+ years) in resource, transmission, and distribution planning.
• Professional Engineer license in relevant discipline.

Responsibilities

• Leads the Renewable Energy Zones initiative.
• Develops schedules and addresses barriers related to IGP execution.
• Monitors reliability issues and ensures alignment with industry standards.

Skills

Advanced analytical, strategic thinking, and problem-solving skills

Innovative approach to planning or engineering analyses

Strong leadership and interpersonal skills

Excellent written and verbal communication

Proactive self-starter who identifies and addresses challenges

Education

Bachelor of Science degree in engineering or related electric utility planning discipline

Advanced degree in engineering, project management, or business-related field

Tools

MS Word

Excel

PowerPoint

SAP

Databases

Job description

Consulting Engineer (Integrated Grid Planning) – Oahu

Company: Hawaiian Electric Companies

Location: Honolulu – Oahu

Role: Professional

Number of Vacancies: 1

Hiring Range: $109,900.00 to $142,600.00

Overview

Leads the Renewable Energy Zones ("REZ") initiative and facilitates execution of the Integrated Grid Plan ("IGP") by formulating strategies and directing plan execution. Designs and manages grant‑funded projects and serves as principal investigator for grant applications when required. Collaborates with internal and external experts to improve planning methodologies and long‑term operations.

Essential Functions

• Technical Planning Consultant
  • Supports the evolution of the IGP division’s technical capabilities.
  • Develops new strategies, products, services, and processes to meet 100% RPS and other State objectives.
  • Develops new IGP analysis techniques, models, training opportunities, and evaluates new applications.
  • Represents the company as a technical expert in studies and regulatory technical sessions.
  • Presents to technical audiences and participates in industry forums.
  • Mentors and develops planning engineers.
• Project Management
  • Leads development of Renewable Energy Zones and other large initiatives from the Integrated Grid Planning process.
  • Develops schedules, identifies risks, and addresses barriers related to IGP execution.
  • Leads development of grant applications for Integrated Grid Planning and Distribution System Planning initiatives.
  • Collaborates with divisions to integrate needs and insights into future planning.
• Utility Governance & Compliance
  • Monitors relevant reliability issues in other jurisdictions and industry organizations to keep IGP processes aligned with industry standards.
  • Assists in development of regulatory documents and stays abreast of related regulatory activities.
  • Ensures cross‑functional initiatives are aligned in regulatory filings.
  • Participates in company emergency response activities as assigned.

Basic Qualifications

Knowledge Requirements

• Bachelor of Science degree in engineering or related electric utility planning discipline.
• Thorough knowledge of fundamental principles and practices of electric utility planning at all levels (generation, transmission, distribution).
• Comprehensive knowledge of regulatory landscape and relevant company initiatives impacting reliability.
• Knowledge of applicable federal, state, and industry standards and codes.
• Working knowledge of project management (e.g., PMP) concepts.
• Understanding of 100% renewable energy future planning challenges and solutions.
• Proficiency with MS Word, Excel, PowerPoint, SAP, and databases.

Skills Requirements

• Advanced analytical, strategic thinking, and problem‑solving skills.
• Innovative approach to planning or engineering analyses.
• Ability to conceptualize new ideas and develop new methodologies.
• Strong leadership and interpersonal skills; ability to mentor staff engineers.
• Excellent written and verbal communication.
• Proactive self‑starter who identifies and addresses challenges.
• Experience managing large, high‑visibility projects and teams.

Experience Requirements

• Extensive experience (10+ years) in resource, transmission, distribution planning; system operation, unit characteristics, protection, modeling, and execution of plans.
• Professional Engineer license in relevant discipline.

Preferred Requirements

• Advanced degree in engineering, project management, or business‑related field.
• Registered Project Management Professional (PMP).
• Two or more years of supervisory or management experience.

EEO Statement

Hawaiian Electric Companies is an equal opportunity employer, including disability and protected veteran status. Hawaiian Electric Companies complies with all applicable laws, including Title I of the Americans with Disabilities Act. Any request for reasonable accommodation needed during the application process should be communicated by the candidate to the HR Service Center at [phone].