Staff Technical Engineer - Hilo

Hawaiian Electric; Hawaii; On-site; USD 99,900 - 127,500; Full time

Job summary

Hawaiian Electric is seeking a Professional Engineer to provide technical support encompassing substations, telecommunications, and operational functions. Ideal candidates should have an electrical engineering degree and several years of experience in utility transmission and distribution systems.

The role will involve developing testing procedures, troubleshooting issues, and training other employees, all while ensuring the efficiency and reliability of the electric power system.

Qualifications

• 5-7 years experience in electric utility transmission and distribution systems.
• Hawaii Professional Engineer's license is desirable.
• Experience with power systems analysis and methods of economic analysis.

Responsibilities

• Develop acceptance testing procedures for new equipment.
• Troubleshoot electrical equipment problems.
• Conduct power outage analysis.
• Develop and review work methods for technical operations.
• Compute reliability statistics and prepare reports.
• Train Department employees.

Skills

Analytical skills

Supervisory skills

Conflict resolution

Oral communication

Written communication

Flexibility

Project management

Education

Electrical engineering degree

Tools

Spreadsheets

Word processing software

Job description

Job Function

Provide professional engineering assistance to the Department encompassing Substations, Telcom, Networking, Metering, Dispatch and Operations related transmission and distribution functions.

Essential Functions

• Develop acceptance testing procedures for new equipment such as substation switchgear, transformers, regulators, relays, capacitors, breakers and switches, battery energy storage or other renewable energy systems.
• Troubleshoot and perform root cause analysis of electrical equipment problems including failures, and related power outage analysis.
• Conduct power outage analysis.
• Develop and review work methods and practices for technical, including metering and communications/electronics/networking.
• Compute and analyze reliability statistics and prepare reports. Recommend system upgrades and changes to operations based upon the reliability data analysis.
• Develop and conduct technical training of Department employees. Fill the role of the Assistant Superintendent on a standby basis and in emergency situations.
• Help with development of a modern comprehensive system for tracking Technical maintenance program integrating Diagnostic Analysis tools and software.
• Participate in Company emergency response activities as assigned, including any activities required to prepare for such emergency response.

Basic Qualifications

Knowledge Requirements

• Thorough knowledge of principles of electrical engineering in the field of power systems analysis and methods of economic analysis.
• Electrical engineering degree or equivalent experience with emphasis on electrical power systems.
• Hawaii Professional Engineer’s license or equivalent is desirable.
• Thorough knowledge and understanding of T&D power systems, specifically in engineering, operation and maintenance.
• Working knowledge of personal computers and mainframe systems and related software applications such as spreadsheets, word processing, etc.
• Working knowledge of policies and procedures contained in documents such as Company/Union Agreement, accident Prevention Manual, General Information Manual, Corporate Code of Conduct, etc.

Skills Requirements

• Demonstrated in-depth analytical and administrative skills required for such tasks as researching, designing, developing, analyzing, selecting and monitoring projects; carrying out Company/Department policies and procedures; and managing projects.
• Demonstrated supervisory/leadership skills including effective written, oral and listening communication skills; conflict resolution skills; the ability to work with a variety of individuals; and the willingness and ability to train others.
• Ability to remain flexible in a demanding work environment and adapt to rapidly changing priorities.
• Ability to work on various projects simultaneously.
• Must have or be able to qualify for a State of Hawaii driver’s license. Must meet the standards for driving positions stated in the Hiring Standards for Driving Positions policy. These standards may be adjusted periodically to meet business and safety objectives.

Experience Requirements

• Several years (5-7) experience in the planning, design, and/or construction/operation of electric utility transmission and distribution systems.

Role: Professional

Number of Vacancies: 1

Location: Hilo – Hawaii Island

Hiring Range: $99,900.00 to $127,500.00

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].