Mission-Critical Electrical Engineer (Disaster Recovery)

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

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.