Generation Engineer / Sr Generation Engineer

Hawaiian Electric; Hawaii; On-site; USD 110,000 - 150,000; Full time

Job summary

Hawaiian Electric is seeking a Generation Engineer / Sr Generation Engineer in Kapolei, Hawaii to lead project management and provide technical support for power plant operation and maintenance. The role focuses on optimizing availability, reliability, and efficiency of generating units, with collaboration across teams and with external stakeholders.

Responsibilities include directing capital and O&M projects, budgeting input, and supporting emergency response activities as needed.

Qualifications

• Engineering degree or equivalent with knowledge across chemistry, physics and electrical systems.
• Experience with project management and capital/O&M project execution.
• Strong communication and teamwork capabilities.

Responsibilities

• Manage capital and O&M projects for power plants, ensuring on-budget and on-schedule.
• Provide technical support and optimize plant availability and efficiency.
• Assist in budget inputs for manpower and material allocation.
• Investigate forced outages and analyze equipment performance.
• Collaborate with internal and external stakeholders to meet objectives.

Skills

Data analysis

Communication

Adaptability

Interpersonal skills

Driver's license

Education

Bachelor's degree in Engineering or related field

Tools

Project management software

MS Office (Excel/Spreadsheets)

Job description

Generation Engineer / Sr Generation Engineer

Date:Jul 20, 2026

Location: Kapolei, Hawaii (HI), US, 96707

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.

Posting End Date: This position will remain open until filled. Early applications are highly encouraged.

BRIEF POSTING DESCRIPTION:

The P YI GENERATION ENGINEERING Department of the P POWER SUPPLY ENGINEERING Division at Hawaiian Electric Company has 1 Management vacancy available. (Role: Professional)

This posting seeks to fill at either the Generation Engineer or Sr Generation Engineer; whichever level is most suited to the qualifications of the applying candidate.

Generation Engineer

JOB FUNCTION:

Provide project management, engineering, and technical support, for the execution and coordination of power plant operation, maintenance and project activities to optimize the availability and reliability of the generating units.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:

• Directs and coordinates capital and O&M projects in the plants, including scope definition, design concept and review cost estimates, bid review, construction scheduling, contract administration, field redesign, startup support and training. Recommend approval of contractor payments and change orders to ensure that all work is performed in accordance with specifications, governing codes and regulations. Monitors project progress and conducts field investigation to ensure projects are within budget and on schedule.


• Provides technical assistance; monitors, reviews, troubleshoots and recommends improved operating and maintenance procedures and techniques to maximize plant availability and efficiency.


• Provides input to the capital and O&M budgets of manpower and material allocation for improvement projects. Issues requisitions for materials and contract services to support plant O&M and capital work.


• Conducts on-site forced outage investigations. Compiles and analyzes equipment and malfunction information and makes recommendations for future avoidance based on good engineering practices. Follows up on recommendations. Initiates and/or conducts engineering studies and analysis of equipment and systems to improve their efficiency and reliability.


• Interacts with all employees and other internal and external suppliers and customers in a positive, supportive, and collaborative manner, to ensure the fulfillment of company strategic objectives.


• Promotes teamwork and self-directed workforce in support of quality initiatives and Company values. Supports two-way communication to ensure a focused and well-informed workforce.


• Participates in Company emergency response activities as assigned, including any activities required to prepare for such emergency response.

BASIC QUALIFICATIONS:

Knowledge Requirements:

• Working knowledge of the theories and principles of chemistry, physics, electrical circuits, thermal dynamics, strength of materials, fluid mechanics, mechanical design, structural analysis, heat transfer, and vibration analysis normally acquired through college level courses or equivalent experience.


• Working knowledge of project management principles.


• Working knowledge of personal computers and related software applications (i.e., spreadsheets, word processing, project management, graphics, etc.).


• Basic knowledge of cost accounting, economics, and budgeting principles normally acquired through college level courses or equivalent experience.


• Basic knowledge of permitting, safety, environmental, and federal and state regulations

Skills Requirements:

• Demonstrated ability to analyze, interpret raw data and troubleshoot technical problems.


• Demonstrated ability to effectively communicate to all levels of personnel, internal/external customers and suppliers), both verbally and in written communication.


• Demonstrated ability to remain flexible in a demanding work environment and adapt to rapidly changing priorities.


• Strong interpersonal skills to create teamwork between staff, internal and external customers and suppliers.


• Must have or be able to qualify for a State of Hawaii driver's license. Must meet the standards for driving positions stated in the Hiring Standards for Driving Positions policy. These standards may be adjusted periodically to meet business and safety objectives.

Experience Requirements:

• Several years (3-5) of engineering experience in electric utility operations and maintenance and project management or