Program Engineer

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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.

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

BRIEF POSTING DESCRIPTION:

The P SD DEMAND RESPONSE Department of the P CUSTOMER ENERGY RESOURCES OPERATIONS Division at Hawaiian Electric Company has 1 Management vacancy available. (Role: Professional)

JOB FUNCTION:

Serves as a resource for the information technology (IT) infrastructure required to implement and support Demand Response (DR) and Distributed Energy Programs (DER) programs defined as Customer Energy Resources (CER) initiatives.  Acts as a primary interface with aggregators and service provider for Distributed Energy Resources Management System (DERMS) integration support and maintenance.  Provides technical and processing assistance to Program Managers and customers.  Stays current on CER products and systems and works with industry representatives to understand the most recent advances in technology to support programs.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:

• Manages, implements, tests, and monitors CER applications and infrastructure (e.g. DERMS, CBRE and CIT), including integration with third parties and customer field devices, to maintain support for existing CER programs and to  support the deployment of new programs.  Conducts technical studies, evaluations, technical planning and engineering support in the development of CER programs for the Hawaiian Electric Companies. 
• Evaluates technical pilot opportunities.  Manages technical pilots and develops performance metrics and evaluation for pilot success utilizing engineering models, databases, simulation models and tracking systems.  Researches and assesses CER measures and products. 
• Administers contracts with engineering consultants and vendors in support of CER programs and carries out project scheduling, budget preparation, tracking and maintenance.  Oversees work of outside consultants and contractors and is the front-line interface with customers. Prepares and evaluates Request for Proposals for consultant services in connection with CER operations activities and program implementation.
• Supports Regulatory filings related to CER programs and CER operations as required, including rate cases.   
• Provides consultation services and site and field surveys for residential, commercial and industrial customers’ facilities.   Makes on-site customer visits to collect data.
• Participates in Company emergency response activities as assigned, including any activities required to prepare for such emergency response.

BASIC QUALIFICATIONS:

Knowledge Requirements

• Engineering or Computer Science degree (Bachelor of Science or Master of Science) from an ABET-accredited college or university is required; and/or direct experience in utility grid operations and/or supporting infrastructure. Specific experience in DR/DER management systems is highly desired.
• Demonstrates detailed knowledge of the application of engineering theories and principles that are pertinent to the Job Responsibilities.  This includes detailed knowledge of utility operations and/or DR/DER operations IT infrastructure, control systems, data acquisition, interval meters, and remote communications.
• Working knowledge and/or course work in utility operations or business systems.  Working knowledge of DR/DER operations and programs. 
• Detailed knowledge of personal computers and standard software applications such as Microsoft Office, including MS Word, Excel, and MS Access.   

Skills Requirements

• 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.
• Must be a self-starter with a clear ability to research, plan, organize, execute and report on work with little supervision.
• Ability to perform independent research and to work in a creative, innovative, and motivated fashion.
• Demonstrated ability to analyze complex technical problems with unique or creative solutions.
• Strong interpersonal skills and the ability to communicate effectively with external and internal customers, occasionally dealing with difficult and/or sensitive issues using tact, courtesy, and discretion. 
• In-depth analytical, organizational, planning, and conceptual skills to handle multiple projects, programs and priorities concurrently; must be able to multi-task.
• Effective oral, written, listening and platform skills to communicate with all levels inside and outside of the organization.

Experience Requirements

• Several years (5 or more) of experience in engineering or closely related field is required. An equivalent combination of education, training, and demonstrated ability may be considered. 
• Previous hands-on experience managing projects and infrastructure.  Experience with IT projects is preferred; including initial implementation, upgrades, testing, and release to operations.

Role: Professional 

Number of Vacancies: 1

Location: Honolulu – Oahu

Hiring Range: The hiring range for the Program Engineer [Req ID 10003] position is $87,400.00 to $111,500.00. 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 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
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.” 

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