Lead Substation & Power Systems Engineer

HAWAIIAN ELECTRIC CO.; Hilo (HI); On-site; USD 99,900 - 127,500; Full time

Job summary

HAWAIIAN ELECTRIC CO. in Hilo, Hawaii, is seeking a professional engineer to provide essential engineering assistance related to substations and distribution systems. The ideal candidate will develop testing procedures, troubleshoot equipment issues, oversee reliability statistics, and train Department staff.

Candidates should hold an electrical engineering degree and have 5-7 years of experience in electric utility systems. The position offers a competitive hiring range between $99,900 to $127,500 annually and requires a Hawaii Professional Engineer’s license.

Qualifications

• 5-7 years of experience in electric utility transmission and distribution systems.
• Thorough knowledge of power systems analysis and economic analysis methods.
• Ability to qualify for a State of Hawaii driver’s license.

Responsibilities

• Develop acceptance testing procedures for new equipment.
• Troubleshoot and perform root cause analysis for electrical equipment problems.
• Conduct power outage analysis and recommend system upgrades.

Skills

Analytical and administrative skills

Supervisory/leadership skills

Flexibility and adaptability

Project management

Education

Electrical engineering degree or equivalent experience

Hawaii Professional Engineer’s license

Tools

Software applications (spreadsheets, word processing)

Job description

HAWAIIAN ELECTRIC CO. in Hilo, Hawaii, is seeking a professional engineer to provide essential engineering assistance related to substations and distribution systems. The ideal candidate will develop testing procedures, troubleshoot equipment issues, oversee reliability statistics, and train Department staff.

Candidates should hold an electrical engineering degree and have 5-7 years of experience in electric utility systems. The position offers a competitive hiring range between $99,900 to $127,500 annually and requires a Hawaii Professional Engineer’s license.