Engineer, Protection - Oahu

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Posting End Date:  at 11:59PM HST

BRIEF POSTING DESCRIPTION:

The P XR SYSTEM PROTECTION Department of the P T&D AND INTERCONNECTION PLNG Division at Hawaiian Electric Company has 1 Management vacancy available. (Role: Professional)

JOB FUNCTION:

Performs planning, engineering, and operational support duties as assigned to develop and analyze protection schemes, relay settings, and protective device coordination for the orderly expansion and enhancement of the Company's generating resources and electrical transmission systems, electrical sub-transmission, and distribution systems.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:

• Performs and conducts relay and protective device coordination studies to recommend relay settings and protective device operation and placement.
• Prepares plans, diagrams, design sketches and calculations, and other engineering studies as required for capital additions to the generation, transmission, and distribution systems.
• Reviews and recommends modifications/improvements to design of relay protection and control schematic diagrams.
• Performs post fault relay analysis on common system outages and in certain situations analyzes relay operations following severe system outages.
• Consults and collaborates with T&D Planning groups to perform system stability simulations to determine relay settings for critical relay applications.
• Coordinates, reviews, and directs the designs and studies submitted by outside consultants for interconnection to the electrical grids.
• Participates in Company emergency response activities as assigned, including any activities required to prepare for such emergency response.

BASIC QUALIFICATIONS:

Knowledge Requirements

• Bachelor of Science degree in Electrical Engineering or equivalent degree in appropriate education and experience required. Emphasis in the field of Power System Analysis is highly desirable.
• Working knowledge of the methods and principles of short circuit analysis, power system load flow analysis, and power system stability analysis.
• Working knowledge of the principles of power system protective relaying, symmetrical components, per unit calculations, phasors, interpreting short circuit output results, short circuit case selection, the physical and electrical overvoltage/overcurrent withstand characteristics and behavior of electrical equipment.
• Working (technical) knowledge of the various protective devices used on the electrical system, the impact of system grounding on protective relaying, and the concepts involved in calculating settings for generator, transformer, bus and line protection.
• Working (technical) knowledge of the characteristics of various transformer connections and impact on protective relaying, directionality and polarization, and power system harmonic impacts.

Skills Requirements

• Demonstrated proficiency in the use of computer and related programs including spreadsheet & word processor applications, ASPEN OneLiner relay coordination program, ASPEN Line Constants line/cable impedance program, PSS/E load flow, PSS/E dynamic simulation, and PSS/E line impedance programs.  Familiarity with Synergi is desirable.
• Ability to read, interpret, and construct electrical drawings including single-line and three-line diagrams, AC and DC schematics, wiring/connection drawings, and logic diagrams.
• Ability to read, interpret, and construct R-X and P-Q diagrams, time-current-coordination curves, and relay oscillography.
• Analytical, organizational, and conceptual skills to handle detailed projects and programs.
• Demonstrated interpersonal skills to handle confrontational, difficult and/or sensitive issues. Ability to handle such issues with professionalism while using tact, courtesy, and discretion.
• Ability to remain flexible in a demanding work environment and adapt to rapidly changing priorities.
• Demonstrated leadership skills including effective written, oral, listening and interpersonal skills, to work effectively with all levels of the company, with outside contractors and consultants, governmental agencies, community groups, and customers.

Experience Requirements

• Multiple (5 - 7) years experience in high voltage protective relaying including experience in loop system relay coordination, protection of DG systems, and calculating settings for microprocessor-based & multi-function relays.
• Professional Engineer Registration in the State of Hawaii in Electrical Engineering is required.

Role: Professional 

Number of Vacancies: 1 

Location: Honolulu – Oahu

Hiring Range: The hiring range for the Engineer, Protection - Oahu [Req ID 9296] position is $96,000.00 to $122,500.00. The person selected will be placed according to his/her skills and qualifications. 

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.

Interested individuals should apply online. The application must clearly indicate the demonstrated experience/knowledge/skills/abilities the candidate possesses which specifically qualifies him/her for the position.

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 employment opportunity/affirmative action employer. We actively seek diversity among our employees. We do not discriminate on the basis of age, race, color, religion, sex/gender (including gender identity/expression), ancestry/national origin, disability, marital status, arrest and court record, sexual orientation, pregnancy, veteran status, genetic information, domestic or sexual violence victim status, or other protected categories in accordance with state and federal laws. We further encourage individuals with disabilities, minorities, veterans and women to apply.

Hawaiian Electric Companies complies with 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 (808) 543-4848.

Affiliate Disclaimer
Hawaiian Electric Company, Inc., Maui Electric Company, and Hawaii Electric Light (“Company”) are Hawaii Public Utilities Commission (“PUC”) regulated companies. The disclosure relating to Affiliate Transaction Requirements that follows is made pursuant to 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.

By submitting your application, you understand and acknowledge that, if you are hired by the Company and subsequently transferred, assigned or otherwise employed by an Affiliate, said Affiliate will be required to make a one-time payment to the Company in an amount up to twenty-five percent (25%) of your base annual compensation.  

In addition, if you are hired by the Company and subsequently transferred, assigned or otherwise employed by an Affiliate or an Affiliate-Related Entity, for a period of one year, you cannot appear in negotiations or otherwise interact directly with the Company or work on the same matter that you worked on while with the Company. 

Affiliate is defined as “any person or entity that possesses an ‘affiliate interest’ in a utility as defined by section 269-19.5, Hawaii Revised Statutes (“HRS”), including a utility’s parent holding company, except as otherwise provided by HRS section 269-19.5(h).”

Affiliate-Related Entity is defined as “a third party that provides electricity-related services in a regulated utility’s service territory that has a material financial, operational, or ownership interest with an unregulated affiliate of the utility and of whom the utility has reasonable knowledge.” 

For a current list of all Affiliates and Affiliate-Related Entities, please see:
https://www.hawaiianelectric.com/about-us/key-performance-metrics/financial/affiliate-transactions

This list may be amended, updated or revised from time to time without notice.