Planner Aide - Maui

hawaiianel; Kahului (HI); On-site; USD 28,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

Hawaiian Electric Companies seeks a Non-Exempt technician to prepare drawings and maps for service installations and support designers and planners in transmission and distribution projects.

You will perform field inspections, assist with field work, and participate in emergency management tasks as needed. A valid Hawaii driver’s license and computer proficiency are required.

Qualifications

• Must pass the Edison Electric Institute Technician Occupations Selection System (TECH).
• Note: Employees who have taken and passed the Differential Aptitude Test (DAT) do not need to take the TECH.
• Ability to identify and distinguish differences between colors, including shades, hues and tints.
• Must possess and maintain a valid driver's license issued by Hawaii or another U.S. state. Must meet safety standards.
• Any combination of education and experience providing the required knowledge to manage multiple projects, deal with customers, conduct field work, and produce detailed designs and estimates.
• Must be able to pass a performance test covering basic design print reading, estimating, and design package processing.
• Must have working knowledge of computers.

Responsibilities

• Prepare drawings and maps as assigned and assist designers and planners on service and system installations.
• Prepare drawings and maps; transpose data from sketches to permanent layout drawings.
• Use established company standards to create drawings for field installations of underground and overhead lines, vaults and equipment.
• Assist designers and planners; perform field inspections of installations; assist with field work.
• Relieve/substitute for higher classifications.
• Assume an emergency management role, and perform specific assignments in an event of an emergency.
• Perform similar and incidental duties as required.

Skills

Color vision

Computer literacy

Multi-project management

Field inspections

Job description

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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. In turn, we invest in our employees, providing opportunities for challenge and advancement and offering a competitive compensation package.

Posting End Date: 11/05/2026 at 11:59PM HST

BRIEF POSTING DESCRIPTION:

The M TX TRANSMISSION & DISTRIBUTION ENGINEERING Department of the H ENGINEERING Division at Hawaiian Electric Company has 1 Bargaining Unit vacancy available. (Role: NON-EXEMPT)

JOB FUNCTION:

Prepare drawings and maps as assigned and assists designers and planners on service and system installations.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:

• Prepares drawings and maps; transposes data from sketches to permanent layout drawings.
• Utilizes established underground and overhead Company standards to make drawings and maps and prepares detailed drawings for field installations of underground and overhead lines, vaults, switching equipment and other construction as required.
• Assists designers and planners;
  • Makes field inspections of installations.
  • Assists with field work.
• Relieves/substitutes for higher classifications.
• Assume an emergency management role, as assigned, and perform specific assignments or functions, as needed, in an event of an emergency, not to include routine trouble calls/callouts.

OTHER RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Performs similar and incidental duties as required.

BASIC QUALIFICATIONS:

• Must pass the Edison Electric Institute Technician Occupations Selection System (TECH).

Note: Employees who have taken and passed the Differential Aptitude Test (DAT) do not need to take the TECH.

• Ability to identify and distinguish the difference between colors, including shades, hues, and tints.
• Must possess and maintain a valid driver's license issued by the State of Hawaii or another U.S. state or territory. Must meet the standards for driving positions stated in the Company Driver Safety policy. These standards may be adjusted periodically to meet business and safety needs.
• Any combination of education and experience that would provide the required knowledge and abilities to manage multiple projects, deal with customers, conduct field work, and produce detailed designs and estimates.
• Must be able to pass a performance test covering basic design print reading, estimating, and design package processing.
• Must have working knowledge of computers.

Role: Non-Exempt

Number of Vacancies: 1

Work Schedule: Monday- Friday

Wage: $24.71

About Hawaiian Electric Companies

Hawaiian Electric Companies provide electricity and services to 95 percent of the state's 1.4 million residents. The company is also one of the state's leading employers and a major contributor and supporter of community and educational programs.

The demand for power that has fueled the growth of the Hawaiian Islands has been met by Hawaiian Electric Companies for well over a century. And as the next millennium unfolds, the company is committed to providing quality service and seeking clean local energy sources to power generations of Hawaii families and businesses to come. Visit us at http://hawaiianelectric.com.

Applicant Certification

By submitting an application for the position, candidates: 1. Authorize the Hawaiian Electric Companies to confirm all statements contained in the application and/or any materials submitted and made a part of the application as they relate to the position and to the extent permitted by law; 2. Authorize and consent to, without reservation, the Hawaiian Electric Companies sharing any and all information regarding previous or present employment, educational training or personal information from their records and from any other source with the hiring department or subsidiary company; 3. Release, discharge, and hold harmless, Hawaiian Electric Companies, from any and all liability for any damage which may be claimed as a result of furnishing such information to the hiring department or subsidiary company; 4. Authorizes release and transfer of all personnel records to be maintained by the hiring company in the event of an inter-company transfer; and 5. Authorize, direct, and consent to Hawaiian Electric Companies and/or its authorized agents to conduct investigations into candidates' background. These investigations may include, but are not limited to searches for information about applicants; record of criminal convictions to the extent permitted by law, education records, professional certifications, personal character references, and employment history.

EEO Statement

Hawaiian Electric Companies is an equal opportunity employer, including disability and protected veteran status.

Hawaiian Electric Companies complies with all applicable laws, including Title I of the Americans with Disabilities Act. Any request for reasonable accommodation needed during the application process should be communicated by the candidate to the HR Service Center at [phone].

Affiliate Disclaimer

The relationship between Hawaiian Electric and unregulated, energy-related affiliate companies is governed by the Affiliate Transaction Requirements (ATRs) established by the Hawaii Public Utilities Commission (PUC). The ATRs were established with the PUC's Decision and Order No. 35962 issued on December 19, 2018, and subsequently modified by Order No. 36112, issued on January 24, 2019, in Docket No. 2018-0065. With Decision and Order No. 42409, issued on March 23, 2026, in Docket No. 2025-0391, the PUC indefinitely suspended certain sections of the ATRs.

The ATRs address many issues related to Hawaiian Electric's interactions and transactions with Affiliates and Affiliate-Related Entities. If you'd like more information about these rules/regulations, you can email [e-mail].

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