Oahu Wildfire Meteorologist & Fire Weather Lead

HAWAIIAN ELECTRIC CO.; Honolulu (HI); On-site; USD 100,000 - 128,000; Full time

Job summary

Hawaiian Electric Companies seeks a Professional level meteorologist to provide meteorological support for the Watch Office, PSPS activations, and grid reliability. You will develop tools, analyze weather data, and advise on operational decisions.

The role emphasizes daily to annual hazard forecasting, collaboration with field teams, and communication of weather risks to leadership across the company.

Qualifications

• Must have undergraduate or graduate degree in meteorology, atmospheric sciences, or related discipline.
• Graduate degree in meteorology/atmospheric sciences is preferred.
• Experience with statistical analysis and modeling required.

Responsibilities

• Implements procedures and produces short, medium, and long-range weather forecasts and reports.
• Leads PSPS calls and meetings when senior staff are unavailable.
• Advises Watch Office during inclement weather affecting grid reliability.
• Develops tools to improve operational support.
• Interacts with field teams and stakeholders to learn equipment and assets.

Skills

Fire weather forecasting

Statistical analysis

GIS knowledge

Programming (Python/MATLAB)

Communication

Ability to work under pressure

Education

Undergraduate or graduate degree in meteorology/atmospheric sciences or related technical discipline

Graduate degree preferred

Tools

NOAA/Weather model tools

SAS/R or similar statistical tools

Job description

Hawaiian Electric Companies seeks a Professional level meteorologist to provide meteorological support for the Watch Office, PSPS activations, and grid reliability. You will develop tools, analyze weather data, and advise on operational decisions.

The role emphasizes daily to annual hazard forecasting, collaboration with field teams, and communication of weather risks to leadership across the company.