Electrical Engineer

Akima; Honolulu (HI); On-site; USD 123,000 - 133,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

Life insurance

401(k)

Paid time off

Job summary

Akima Facilities Operations (AFO) in Honolulu, HI is seeking an Electrical Engineer to support post-Hurricane Lowell damage assessment and restoration of facility electrical systems across Kauaʻi. You will oversee emergency power, field assessments, and contractor activities to ensure timely, compliant repairs.

The role requires a PE license (preferred), 5+ years in electrical engineering for facilities or construction, and ability to interpret complex drawings and submittals.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering from an accredited institution.
• 5+ years of electrical engineering experience, preferably involving facilities, infrastructure, or construction.
• Experience with electrical distribution, emergency power, generators, controls, and facility electrical systems.
• Ability to interpret electrical drawings, specifications, and technical submittals.
• Strong field assessment, problem‑solving, and communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Conduct field assessments of electrical damage and facility power systems.
• Evaluate electrical distribution, generators, emergency power, lighting, controls, and related systems.
• Develop repair, replacement, and restoration recommendations.
• Support temporary power and emergency restoration of mission‑critical facilities.
• Review electrical drawings, specifications, submittals, equipment selections, and contractor repair approaches.
• Provide field engineering support and resolve electrical construction issues.
• Inspect contractor work for compliance with approved designs, specifications, codes, and Government requirements.
• Support development and validation of repair scopes, quantities, cost estimates, and schedules.
• Coordinate with Construction Managers, Civil/Mechanical Engineers, SSHO, QC, Logistics, contractors, and Government representatives.
• Document field conditions, deficiencies, completed repairs, and remaining requirements.

Skills

Electrical engineering

Field assessment

Problem solving

Communication

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering

Job description

AFO is looking for an Electrical Engineer to work in Honolulu, HI.

The Electrical Engineer provides technical engineering support for post-Hurricane Lowell damage assessment, stabilization, repair, and restoration of facility electrical systems across Kauaʻi. The position supports emergency power and mission‑critical restoration while providing technical oversight of contractor repair activities.

Responsibilities

• Conduct field assessments of electrical damage and facility power systems.
• Evaluate electrical distribution, generators, emergency power, lighting, controls, and related systems.
• Develop repair, replacement, and restoration recommendations.
• Support temporary power and emergency restoration of mission‑critical facilities.
• Review electrical drawings, specifications, submittals, equipment selections, and contractor repair approaches.
• Provide field engineering support and resolve electrical construction issues.
• Inspect contractor work for compliance with approved designs, specifications, codes, and Government requirements.
• Support development and validation of repair scopes, quantities, cost estimates, and schedules.
• Coordinate with Construction Managers, Civil/Mechanical Engineers, SSHO, QC, Logistics, contractors, and Government representatives.
• Document field conditions, deficiencies, completed repairs, and remaining requirements.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering from an accredited institution.
• 5+ years of electrical engineering experience, preferably involving facilities, infrastructure, or construction.
• Experience with electrical distribution, emergency power, generators, controls, and facility electrical systems.
• Ability to interpret electrical drawings, specifications, and technical submittals.
• Strong field assessment, problem‑solving, and communication skills.
• Professional Engineer (PE) license preferred.
• Experience supporting Federal/DoD, NAVFAC, USACE, or military installations preferred.
• Experience with hurricane/disaster recovery, emergency power, or rapid facilities restoration preferred.
• Experience with mission‑critical facilities and medium‑and low-voltage electrical systems preferred.

Job ID

2026-26130

Work Type

On‑Site

Pay Range

123,000 - 133,149 annually

Benefits

Regular - The company offers a comprehensive benefits program, including medical, dental, vision, life insurance, 401(k) and a range of other voluntary benefits. Paid Time Off (PTO) is offered to regular full-time and part-time employees.

Company Description

Work Where it Matters

Akima Facilities Operations (AFO), an Akima company, is not just another federal facilities contractor. As an Alaska Native Corporation (ANC), our mission and purpose extend beyond our exciting federal projects as we support our shareholder communities in Alaska.

For our shareholders

AFO provides support and employment opportunities and contributes to the survival of a culture that has thrived above the Arctic Circle for more than 10,000 years.

For our government customers

AFO sustains mission readiness and ensures quality of life by maintaining high value assets and operations at peak performance and successfully manages these operations through accurately forecasting, managing, and aggressively controlling costs.

As an AFO employee

You will be surrounded by a challenging, yet supportive work environment that is committed to innovation and diversity, two of our most important values. You will also have access to our comprehensive benefits and competitive pay in addition to growth opportunities and excellent retirement options.