Senior Grid Planning Engineer - IGP & REZ Lead

Hawaiian Electric; Honolulu (HI); On-site; USD 110,000 - 143,000; Full time

Job summary

Hawaiian Electric Companies seeks a Professional-level Technical Planning Consultant to lead REZ initiatives and drive Integrated Grid Plan execution. You will design and manage grant-funded projects, mentor planning engineers, and present to industry stakeholders to advance 100% renewable goals.

Requires a BS in engineering or related electric utility planning, extensive planning experience, and a PE license. Location: Honolulu—Oahu; salary range provided with opportunities for growth.

Qualifications

• Advanced analytical, strategic thinking and problem‑solving skills.
• Excellent written, verbal, and interpersonal communication; mentor staff engineers.

Responsibilities

• Lead Renewable Energy Zones (REZ) initiatives and IGP plan execution.
• Develop schedules, identify risks, and address barriers in the IGP process.
• Lead grant applications related to Integrated Grid Planning and Distribution System Planning.
• Collaborate with divisions to align needs in future planning.

Skills

Analytical thinking

Strategic thinking

Leadership

Mentoring

Communication

Project management

Education

B.S. in engineering or related electric utility planning

Job description

Hawaiian Electric Companies seeks a Professional-level Technical Planning Consultant to lead REZ initiatives and drive Integrated Grid Plan execution. You will design and manage grant-funded projects, mentor planning engineers, and present to industry stakeholders to advance 100% renewable goals.

Requires a BS in engineering or related electric utility planning, extensive planning experience, and a PE license. Location: Honolulu—Oahu; salary range provided with opportunities for growth.