Summer Internship Program

Hawaiian Electric is committed to providing college students an opportunity to learn and grow within their field of study. Our internship program is designed to allow students the ability to gain coveted professional experience and industry knowledge.

  • Paid full-time internship
  • Eligible for benefits

Our Summer 2024 program had three sessions to accommodate academic schedules:

  • Session One: May 28, 2024 - Aug. 9, 2024
  • Session Two: June 10, 2024 - Aug. 9, 2024

To apply for the 2025 Summer Internship Program at Hawaiian Electric:

Applications for the Summer 2025 Internships will open in October 2024.

For Summer 2025, we will accept applications from students graduating no earlier than December 2025. We will review and post all available positions in our Careers portal. We will accept applications on a rolling basis and expect to applications in mid-December, based on volume.

Our internship offerings change year to year, and while the bulk of our positions are located on Oahu, we offer select internships on the neighbor islands when available.

We cannot consider your application without a digital copy of your transcript. You may submit it electronically via Parchment or Student Clearinghouse. If you have financial constraints that prohibit you from obtaining an official copy, please contact us at the time of application.

Our company prefers students who are/have:

  • An undergraduate student enrolled at an accredited college/university
  • A grade point average (GPA) of 3.0 or better on a 4.0 scale
  • A strong work ethic and team player mentality
  • Strong written and verbal communication skills

The Summer Internship Program looks for students studying:

  • Engineering (Electrical, Mechanical, and Civil/Structural)
  • Information Technology and Cybersecurity
  • Accounting/Finance/Auditing
  • Human Resources
  • Marketing/Communications
  • Safety or Emergency Planning & Preparedness
  • Other related majors

Questions?

For questions about our Summer Internship Program, please email HRWorkforcePlanning@hawaiianelectric.com.