Power Quality Engineer or Senior Power Quality Engineer - Oahu

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Our employees are committed to the company's foundational values: integrity, excellence, teamwork, environmental stewardship, and community commitment. In turn, we invest in our employees, providing opportunities for challenge and advancement and offering a competitive compensation package.

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Posting End Date: This position will remain open until filled. Early applications are highly encouraged.  

BRIEF POSTING DESCRIPTION:

The P SR CUSTOMER SOLUTIONS ENGRG Department of the P CUSTOMER SOLUTIONS Division at Hawaiian Electric Company has 1 Management vacancy available. (Role: Professional)

This posting seeks to fill at either the Power Quality Engineer or Senior Power Quality Engineer - Oahu; whichever level is most suited to the qualifications of the selected candidate.

Power Quality Engineer

JOB FUNCTION:

Under direct supervision of higher-level engineers, performs research and general engineering duties in support of power quality programs and customer end-use technology programs/projects.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:

Power Quality Support

• Investigates, troubleshoots, and documents customer power quality issues and resolutions under the guidance of higher-level engineers while supporting the resolution of customer power quality concerns.
• Supports, develops, implements, and plans various Power Quality programs and services (both commercial and residential), including onsite customer monitoring and educational outreach (scheduling and presenting customer power quality and end-use technologies workshops).
• Conducts field surveys and site inspections to investigate customer equipment, systems and operations.  Designs and installs power quality and data acquisition instrumentation systems and software as necessary.

Customer Solutions Projects

• Participates in team projects related to efficient customer end-use technologies including equipment selection/sizing, economic feasibility, maintenance and identifying and solving operational issues; customer demand reduction and power factor optimization strategies; and demand response integration opportunities. 
• Conducts project design and cost alternative studies, field inspections, and prepares associated reports. Prepares plans, layouts, design calculations and related engineering design in accordance with applicable codes, ordinances, and regulations.

Research and New Technologies

• Conducts research of electro-technologies such as HVAC&R (heating, ventilation, air conditioning and refrigeration), lighting, energy storage technologies and systems, power factor correction, voltage dip ride-through devices, harmonic filtering, transient voltage surge protection, advanced data acquisition and control systems, and Internet based data collection, archiving, analytics and visualization, etc.  Reviews findings with higher-level engineers for consideration of potential applications.
• Keeps abreast of power quality technology, customer technologies, clean energy, energy storage, and other new technologies that impact customer energy bills, customer operations, and bolsters the company’s role as a trusted energy partner to our key customer accounts.
• Participates in Company emergency response activities as assigned, including any activities required to prepare for such emergency response. Other projects and duties as assigned.

BASIC QUALIFICATIONS:

Knowledge Requirements

• Electrical or Mechanical engineering degree (Bachelor of Science or Master of Science) from an ABET-accredited college or university is required.
• Thorough knowledge of the theories and principles of engineering acquired through advanced college level courses or equivalent experience.
• Working knowledge of the principles and practices of engineering design, project engineering, project management and construction methods associated with electric utility facilities normally acquired through relevant engineering experience.
• Working knowledge of personal computers and related software applications such as spreadsheets, word processing, and ability to learn additional software tools to perform work.

Skills Requirements

• Good leadership skills including effective written, oral and listening communications skills and interpersonal skills, in order to work effectively with all levels of the company, with outside contractors and consultants, governmental agencies, community groups and customers.
• Ability to remain flexible in a demanding work environment and adapt to rapidly changing priorities.
• Effective interpersonal skills to handle confrontational, difficult and/or sensitive issues. Ability to handle such issues with professionalism while using tact, courtesy and discretion.
• Analytical, organizational, planning, and conceptual skills to handle multiple projects, programs, and priorities concurrently.
• Must possess and maintain a valid driver’s license issued by the State of Hawaii or another U.S. state, to conduct field visits. Must meet the standards for required 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

• 1-3 years of relevant engineering work experience or project team experience is desirable.

Senior Power Quality Engineer

JOB FUNCTION:

Serves as a technical resource in the areas of power quality, power systems, control systems, commercial electro-technologies, data acquisition and instrumentation, and the optimization of customer end-use technologies. Prepares customer systems site assessments, project proposals and financial analyses, and acts as project engineer/construction manager for Hawaiian Electric (“Company”) power quality and efficient customer end-use technologies programs/projects in the commercial, governmental, and residential sectors. 

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:

Power Quality Support

• As the customer’s trusted energy partner, provides consultation services to major commercial, industrial, and residential customers, with a focus on resolving customer issues related to power quality; efficient customer end-use technologies including equipment selection/sizing, economic feasibility, maintenance and identifying and solving operational issues; customer demand reduction and power factor optimization strategies; and demand response integration opportunities.
• Supports, develops, implements, and plans various Power Quality programs and services (both commercial and residential), including onsite customer monitoring, and educational outreach, including scheduling and presenting customer power quality and end-use technologies workshops.
• Continues the active co-development with EPRI and the Grid Power Alliance of the Open PQ Dashboard to improve customer power quality and enhance Hawaiian Electric’s grid modernization efforts.
• Conducts field surveys and site inspections to investigate customer equipment, systems and operations. Designs and installs power quality and data acquisition instrumentation systems and software as necessary.
• Works closely with System Operations, Engineering, and various other internal departments to integrate and optimize the function, utility and application of Power Quality within the Company, as well as investigate, troubleshoot, document, and diagnose customer power quality claims issues.

Research and New Technologies

• Conducts research and actively pursues applications of electro-technologies such as energy storage and renewable technologies and systems, power factor correction, voltage dip ride-through devices, harmonic filtering, transient voltage surge protection, advanced data acquisition and control systems, and Internet based data collection, archiving, analytics and visualization, HVAC&R (heating, ventilation, air conditioning and refrigeration), lighting, etc.
• Keeps abreast of power quality technology, customer technologies, clean energy, energy storage, Internet technologies, and other new technologies that impact customer energy bills, customer operations, and bolsters the company’s role as a trusted energy partner to our key customer accounts.
• Actively advocates/plans the use of new clean energy technologies and electro-technologies that can reduce customer bills and/or improve customer operations. Works closely with internal partners including engineers, account managers, Risk Management, Customer Service, Legal, and Demand Response Departments to identify, develop and critique new opportunities for customer technology applications, projects and services.

Customer Solutions Projects

• Serves as project engineer and construction manager for research, demonstration and development (RD&D), and above-the-line (ATL) and/or below-the-line (BTL) customer systems optimization and power quality projects with new revenue potential for the company. Responsibilities include project scheduling, budget preparation, tracking and maintenance, supervision of outside consultants and contractors, and front-line interface with the customer.
• Participates in Company emergency response activities as assigned, including any activities to prepare for such emergency response. Other duties as assigned.

BASIC QUALIFICATIONS:

Knowledge Requirements

• Electrical or Mechanical engineering degree (Bachelor of Science or Master of Science) from an ABET-accredited college or university is required.
• State of Hawaii Professional Engineer (PE) License is desirable.
• Demonstrates detailed knowledge of the application of engineering theories and principles that are pertinent to the Job Responsibilities. This includes knowledge of electrical power systems (utility and in-building systems), distributed renewable energy generation and energy storage systems, emergency generator systems, power quality, HVAC&R equipment and systems, control systems, data acquisition, and remote communications.
• Working knowledge of marketing and project management principles and concepts usually acquired through marketing and/or engineering experience including services provided by Energy Services Companies.
• Detailed knowledge of personal computers and standard software applications such as Microsoft Office. Knowledge of Autocad™, Visio™, Microstation™, or other CAD software is highly desirable.

Skills Requirements

• Must possess and maintain a valid driver’s license issued by the State of Hawaii or another U.S. state. 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 needs.
• Must be a self-starter with a clear ability to research, plan, organize, execute, and report on work with little supervision.
• Effective interpersonal skills with the ability to handle difficult and/or sensitive issues with tact, courtesy, and discretion. This skill must be displayed under demanding conditions in the field and over the telephone.
• In-depth analytical, organizational, planning, and conceptual skills to handle multiple projects, programs, and priorities concurrently.
• Effective oral, written, listening and platform skills to communicate with all levels inside and outside of the organization.
• Ability to perform independent research and work in a creative, innovative, and motivated fashion.
• Ability to perform detailed financial analysis.

Experience Requirements

• Extensive (7 or more years) of experience in engineering or a related technical field.
• Job experience and course work in marketing and/or economic analysis desirable.

Role: Professional 

Number of Vacancies: 1 

Location: Honolulu – Oahu

Hiring Range: The hiring range for the Power Quality Engineer [Req ID 10693] position is $79,600.00 to $101,600.00. The hiring range for the Senior Power Quality Engineer position is $109,900.00 to $142,600.00. 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.

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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 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 (808) 543-4848.
 

Affiliate Disclaimer

The relationship between Hawaiian Electric and unregulated, energy-related affiliate companies is governed by the Affiliate Transaction Requirements (ATRs) established by the Hawaii Public Utilities Commission (PUC). The ATRs were established with 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. With Decision and Order No. 42409, issued on March 23, 2026, in Docket No. 2025-0391, the PUC indefinitely suspended certain sections of the ATRs.

The ATRs address many issues related to Hawaiian Electric's interactions and transactions with Affiliates and Affiliate-Related Entities. If you'd like more information about these rules/regulations, you can email ATR@hawaiianelectric.com.