Hawaiian Electric
Engineer I / Engineer II, Distribution Planning - Oahu
Hawaiian Electric, Houston, Texas, United States
Job Title
Engineer I / Engineer II, Distribution Planning – Oahu
Company:
Hawaiian Electric
Location Honolulu – Oahu
Hiring Range Engineer I: $78,000.00 – $99,600.00. Engineer II: $97,900.00 – $125,000.00.
Job Summary Evaluates and recommends solutions and alternatives for the safe, reliable, and orderly development and enhancement of Hawaii’s distribution system. Independently performs planning studies and analyses for system integration of new customer loads, distribution energy resources (DER) and transmission and distribution (T&D) equipment.
Engineer I
Traditional Distribution Planning
Forecast and analysis of distribution substation transformer and circuit loadings to meet planning criteria.
Develop solutions and alternatives for solving normal and emergency overloads and abnormal voltage conditions.
Develop single-line diagrams for solution requirements.
Review and recommend circuit and infrastructure requirements for large customers and subdivisions.
Distribution Energy Resources (DER) Integration
Perform technical reviews and interconnection studies for DER and utility‑scale generation connecting to the distribution system. Develop planning single-line diagram for Company interconnection requirements.
Analyze potential DER grid services to solve distribution grid needs and conduct distribution non‑wires alternative analysis related to capital deferral of traditional wires projects.
Distribution Technical Support
Conduct studies for planning projects and prepare reports and presentations to upper management, the Public Utilities Commission, Consumer Advocate, and other stakeholders.
Participate in various committees, task forces, and special projects which require knowledge of the distribution system.
Utility Acumen & Knowledge
Investigate or research practices of other utilities, IEEE standards, and the general power industry. Keep abreast of political, regulatory, and technical changes, innovations, and progress related to the functional area.
Participate in Company emergency response activities as assigned, including any activities required to prepare for such emergency response.
Engineer II
Traditional Distribution Planning
Forecast and analysis of distribution substation transformer and circuit loadings to meet planning criteria.
Develop solutions and alternatives for solving normal and emergency overloads and abnormal voltage conditions.
Develop single-line diagrams for solution requirements.
Review and recommend circuit and infrastructure requirements for large customers and subdivisions.
Distribution Energy Resources (DER) Integration
Perform technical reviews and interconnection studies for DER and utility‑scale generation connecting to the distribution system. Develop planning single-line diagram for Company interconnection requirements.
Analyze potential DER grid services to solve distribution grid needs and conduct distribution non‑wires alternative analysis related to capital deferral of traditional wires projects.
Distribution Technical Support
Conduct studies for planning projects and prepare reports and presentations to upper management, the Public Utilities Commission, Consumer Advocate, and other stakeholders.
Participate in various committees, task forces, and special projects which require knowledge of the distribution system.
Utility Acumen & Knowledge
Investigate or research practices of other utilities, IEEE standards, and the general power industry. Keep abreast of political, regulatory, and technical changes, innovations, and progress related to the functional area.
Participate in Company emergency response activities as assigned, including any activities required to prepare for such emergency response.
Basic Qualifications
Bachelor of Science degree in Electrical Engineering or equivalent. Emphasis in Power System Analysis is highly desirable.
Technical knowledge of electrical engineering principles in power system analysis including load flows, power quality, reliability, voltage drop, losses, and short circuit analysis.
Working knowledge of personal computers and/or mainframe systems and related software applications such as micro‑station, spreadsheets, and word processing.
Working knowledge of the principles of utility rates and tariffs, PURPA, and general energy issues.
Skills Requirements
Strong interpersonal skills, ability to work with a variety of individuals while using tact, courtesy, and discretion.
In‑depth analytical, organizational, and conceptual skills to handle various projects and programs.
Ability to remain flexible and handle multiple projects in a demanding work environment and adapt to rapidly changing priorities.
Excellent written, oral, and presentation skills.
Strong interpersonal skills to influence and persuade various groups or individuals.
Experience Requirements
Engine I: 1‑2 years of engineering work experience in planning, operations, or design is desirable.
Engine II: 5‑7 years of electric utility experience in power system planning, operations, protection, or design.
Engine II: Professional Engineer Registration in the State of Hawaii, Electrical Engineering required.
Highly desirable: Working knowledge and experience in T&D design and/or operations.
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.” 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.
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Company:
Hawaiian Electric
Location Honolulu – Oahu
Hiring Range Engineer I: $78,000.00 – $99,600.00. Engineer II: $97,900.00 – $125,000.00.
Job Summary Evaluates and recommends solutions and alternatives for the safe, reliable, and orderly development and enhancement of Hawaii’s distribution system. Independently performs planning studies and analyses for system integration of new customer loads, distribution energy resources (DER) and transmission and distribution (T&D) equipment.
Engineer I
Traditional Distribution Planning
Forecast and analysis of distribution substation transformer and circuit loadings to meet planning criteria.
Develop solutions and alternatives for solving normal and emergency overloads and abnormal voltage conditions.
Develop single-line diagrams for solution requirements.
Review and recommend circuit and infrastructure requirements for large customers and subdivisions.
Distribution Energy Resources (DER) Integration
Perform technical reviews and interconnection studies for DER and utility‑scale generation connecting to the distribution system. Develop planning single-line diagram for Company interconnection requirements.
Analyze potential DER grid services to solve distribution grid needs and conduct distribution non‑wires alternative analysis related to capital deferral of traditional wires projects.
Distribution Technical Support
Conduct studies for planning projects and prepare reports and presentations to upper management, the Public Utilities Commission, Consumer Advocate, and other stakeholders.
Participate in various committees, task forces, and special projects which require knowledge of the distribution system.
Utility Acumen & Knowledge
Investigate or research practices of other utilities, IEEE standards, and the general power industry. Keep abreast of political, regulatory, and technical changes, innovations, and progress related to the functional area.
Participate in Company emergency response activities as assigned, including any activities required to prepare for such emergency response.
Engineer II
Traditional Distribution Planning
Forecast and analysis of distribution substation transformer and circuit loadings to meet planning criteria.
Develop solutions and alternatives for solving normal and emergency overloads and abnormal voltage conditions.
Develop single-line diagrams for solution requirements.
Review and recommend circuit and infrastructure requirements for large customers and subdivisions.
Distribution Energy Resources (DER) Integration
Perform technical reviews and interconnection studies for DER and utility‑scale generation connecting to the distribution system. Develop planning single-line diagram for Company interconnection requirements.
Analyze potential DER grid services to solve distribution grid needs and conduct distribution non‑wires alternative analysis related to capital deferral of traditional wires projects.
Distribution Technical Support
Conduct studies for planning projects and prepare reports and presentations to upper management, the Public Utilities Commission, Consumer Advocate, and other stakeholders.
Participate in various committees, task forces, and special projects which require knowledge of the distribution system.
Utility Acumen & Knowledge
Investigate or research practices of other utilities, IEEE standards, and the general power industry. Keep abreast of political, regulatory, and technical changes, innovations, and progress related to the functional area.
Participate in Company emergency response activities as assigned, including any activities required to prepare for such emergency response.
Basic Qualifications
Bachelor of Science degree in Electrical Engineering or equivalent. Emphasis in Power System Analysis is highly desirable.
Technical knowledge of electrical engineering principles in power system analysis including load flows, power quality, reliability, voltage drop, losses, and short circuit analysis.
Working knowledge of personal computers and/or mainframe systems and related software applications such as micro‑station, spreadsheets, and word processing.
Working knowledge of the principles of utility rates and tariffs, PURPA, and general energy issues.
Skills Requirements
Strong interpersonal skills, ability to work with a variety of individuals while using tact, courtesy, and discretion.
In‑depth analytical, organizational, and conceptual skills to handle various projects and programs.
Ability to remain flexible and handle multiple projects in a demanding work environment and adapt to rapidly changing priorities.
Excellent written, oral, and presentation skills.
Strong interpersonal skills to influence and persuade various groups or individuals.
Experience Requirements
Engine I: 1‑2 years of engineering work experience in planning, operations, or design is desirable.
Engine II: 5‑7 years of electric utility experience in power system planning, operations, protection, or design.
Engine II: Professional Engineer Registration in the State of Hawaii, Electrical Engineering required.
Highly desirable: Working knowledge and experience in T&D design and/or operations.
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.” 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.
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