Hawaii Utility Distribution Planner | Field & BOM Expert

E2 Consulting Engineers Inc; Honolulu (HI); On-site; USD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

Life insurance

401(k) with employer match

Paid time off

Job summary

E2 Consulting Engineers, LP seeks a skilled Utility Distribution Planner to support major electric utility clients with the full lifecycle of electric service installations, including reviewing applications, coordinating with stakeholders, cost estimating, and field inspections. The role is based in Hawaii and relocation is offered where needed.

The position emphasizes collaboration, accurate documentation, and adherence to utility standards, with on-site work and travel to field locations as

Qualifications

• Associate degree in Electrical Engineering/Technology from an accredited college/university or similar degree.
• 3-5 years of experience as a planner/designer working on distribution system projects.
• Familiarity with utility infrastructure planning workflows, including application review, RFI response, cost estimating, and job package preparation.
• Working understanding of NESC or similar standards.
• Ability to perform field inspections and document findings per client or agency standards.
• Detail-oriented with the ability to review submittals and thoroughly check work.
• Clear verbal and written communication skills; ability to engage with contractors, developers, and public agency stakeholders
• Proficiency with MicroStation & O-Calc or similar tools for reviewing design submittals.
• Must live on one of the Hawaiian Islands or willing to relocate.

Responsibilities

• Review electric service applications for installations of temporary and permanent overhead and underground utility and service facilities.
• Review and provide comments on project submittals throughout the project life cycle.
• Review and respond to Requests for Information (RFIs) in a timely and accurate manner.
• Prepare initial bill of materials and cost estimates for utility service applications.
• Perform field inspections and prepare field reports in accordance with client and city standards.
• Prepare complete job packages containing all final information needed to construct each project.
• Validate design information such as structure type, conductor specifications, material standards, and constructability against utility standards.
• Attend scheduling, coordination, and progress meetings with internal and external stakeholders (utility clients, contractors, developers, and other agencies).
• Collaborate effectively in a team environment to meet project scope, schedule, and budget.
• Other duties as assigned.

Skills

Electrical engineering

Field inspections

NESC knowledge

Communication

Education

Associate degree in Electrical Engineering/Technology

Tools

MicroStation

O-Calc

Job description

E2 Consulting Engineers, LP seeks a skilled Utility Distribution Planner to support major electric utility clients with the full lifecycle of electric service installations, including reviewing applications, coordinating with stakeholders, cost estimating, and field inspections. The role is based in Hawaii and relocation is offered where needed.

The position emphasizes collaboration, accurate documentation, and adherence to utility standards, with on-site work and travel to field locations as