Telecommunications Engineer II

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Posting End Date:  at 11:59PM HST

BRIEF POSTING DESCRIPTION:

The P EN TELECOMMUNICATIONS - ENGINEERING Department of the P TELECOMMUNICATION Division at Hawaiian Electric Company has 1 Management vacancy available. (Role: Professional)

JOB FUNCTION:

The Telecom Engineer is responsible for designing and overseeing the installation of telecommunications equipment and facilities to support the needs of Hawaiian Electric Company (Oahu), Maui Electric Company (Maui County), and Hawaii Electric Light Company (Hawaii Island).  Under the direction of a Supervising Engineer, the Telecom Engineer will perform design work, project engineering, project management, equipment procurement, and general engineering duties to support capital expenditure projects/programs.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:

The Telecommunications division provides all communications services to support the company.  We are constantly looking into evolving technologies and staying up to date with industry treads.  The group is responsible for the build of several different technologies (i.e., fiber optic cable, microwave radio, land mobile radio, private LTE, MPLS networking routers, TDM equipment, etc)

The Telecom Engineer independently evaluates, selects, and apply standard engineering techniques, procedures and criteria using judgment in making minor adaptations and modifications. Assignments have clear and specified objectives and require the investigation of a limited number of variables.

The Telecom Engineer receives instruction on specific assignment objectives, complex features, and possible solutions. Assistance is furnished for unusual problems and work is reviewed for application of sound professional judgment.

• Prepares plans, layouts, design calculations, design and construction standards and related engineering design work in accordance with applicable codes, ordinances, and regulations. Develops new or improved techniques and procedures for equipment, material, products, or methods.
• Performs project engineering and project management functions on major capital projects for Hawaiian Electric Company, Maui Electric Company and Hawaii Electric Light Company.
• Conducts engineering studies, prepares reports, and reviews/comments on technical reports and studies prepared by others.
• Prepares requests for proposal for engineering services, evaluates proposals, and makes recommendations. Directs design efforts by consultants and checks designs prepared by consultants.
• Prepares material, equipment construction specifications for bid, and evaluates proposals and makes recommendations for purchase.
• Develops work breakdown structure analysis, project schedules and project cost estimates for inclusion in the capital budget.
• Conducts field inspections to verify field conditions and check compliance with specifications, then prepares reports of findings.

• Participates in Company emergency response activities as assigned, including any activities required to prepare for such emergency response.

BASIC QUALIFICATIONS:

Knowledge Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in relevant major (i.e., Engineering, Telecommunications, Computer Science, Information Systems, etc) or 5+ years of relevant experience without a degree.
• Working knowledge of the principles and practices of engineering design, project engineering, project management and construction methods associated with electric utility facilities
• Working knowledge of personal computers and related software applications such as spreadsheets, word processing, online conferencing, etc.
• General knowledge of electric utility business systems and applications.
• Working knowledge of LEAN continuous improvement principles and best practices to achieve operational excellence.
• Working knowledge of SafeStart principles and best practices to achieve a safe workplace environment.

Skills Requirements

• Must have or be able to qualify for State of Hawaii driver licenses to accomplish field assignments. Must meet the standards for frequent required driving positions stated in the Hiring Standards for Required Driving Positions policy.

• Willingness to travel occasionally as needed.
• Good oral and written communication skills.
• Ability to remain flexible in a demanding work environment and to adapt to rapidly changing priorities.
• Strong interpersonal skills to influence and persuade various groups or individuals. Capable of sharing creative ideas with internal customers/stakeholders.
• Desire to learn new technologies and stay up to date with industry trends.

Experience Requirements

• Able to meet 1 of the below requirements.
  • 10+ years of experience in the field of Telecommunications.  This includes but not limited to, digital microwave systems, overhead and underground fiber optic installations, fiber optic terminations, spread spectrum radios, wireless backhaul systems, synchronous optical networks, local area networks, wide area networks, multiple address system radio networks, packet radio systems, VHF and UHF mobile radio networks, leased line and frame relay circuits, IP Networking and PLTE (Private Long-Term Evolution).
  • or
  • 5+ years of experience in the field to Telecommunications, as listed above & State of Hawaii Professional Engineering License in relevant discipline.
  • or
  • 5+ years of experience in the field to Telecommunications, as listed above & relevant Telecommunications Certification (i.e., Cisco Certified Network Professional, Nokia Network Routing Specialist II, or equivalent)

Role: Professional 

Number of Vacancies: 1 

Location: Honolulu – Oahu

Hiring Range: The hiring range for the Telecommunications Engineer II [Req ID 9457] 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

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