Senior Energy Contracts & Procurement Lead

Hawaii Association of Environmental Professionals; Honolulu (HI); On-site; USD 110,000 - 160,000; Full time

Job summary

Hawaiian Electric Companies seeks a seasoned professional to manage the development, evaluation, negotiation, and administration of energy power purchase agreements within the Energy Procurement Department. You will lead complex negotiations with Independent Power Producers and others to meet Hawaii’s energy objectives.

Ideal candidates bring 5–7 years in power system planning, contract negotiation, and energy project management, with strong analytical and leadership skills to drive

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree or equivalent experience in engineering or business.
• Working knowledge of Renewable Energy technologies and their utility-scale applications.
• Working knowledge of project management fundamentals.
• Familiarity with contract terms and the elements of a contract.
• Proficiency with common software including word processing, spreadsheets, presentations, databases, and project management.

Responsibilities

• Lead development, evaluation, negotiation, and administration of energy PPA efforts.
• Negotiate and manage energy purchase proposals with stakeholders.
• Coordinate multi-disciplinary teams and act as lead negotiator for the company.
• Engage with public and private partners; monitor regulatory developments.
• Provide analysis and guidance on technical, legal, and financial aspects of projects.

Skills

Energy procurement

Leadership

Negotiation

Project management

Renewable energy

Communication

Contract knowledge

Education

Bachelor's degree

Tools

MS Project

Excel

Job description

Hawaiian Electric Companies seeks a seasoned professional to manage the development, evaluation, negotiation, and administration of energy power purchase agreements within the Energy Procurement Department. You will lead complex negotiations with Independent Power Producers and others to meet Hawaii’s energy objectives.

Ideal candidates bring 5–7 years in power system planning, contract negotiation, and energy project management, with strong analytical and leadership skills to drive