Hawaiian Electric
Wildfire Mitigation Planning Engineer / Senior Wildfire Mitigation Planning Engi
Hawaiian Electric, Houston, Texas, United States
Wildfire Mitigation Planning Engineer / Senior Wildfire Mitigation Planning Engineer – Oahu
Join
Hawaiian Electric
as we expand our Wildfire Safety Strategy by building and managing wildfire mitigation initiatives throughout the Hawaian Islands.
About the Role At Hawaiian Electric we provide reliable electric service, and we are building a safety strategy to protect our network, customers and the environment. The Wildfire Mitigation Planning Engineer (WMP) and Senior WMP will develop, prioritize, and evaluate wildfire mitigation programs and projects. They will collaborate with stakeholders, provide technical expertise, and drive the implementation of our 1–3 year wildfire mitigation road‑maps.
Key Responsibilities
Define and develop wildfire initiative scope and strategy under the guidance of the Wildfire Mitigation Planning Supervisor.
Support prioritization frameworks by assessing design, feasibility, cost, risk‑reduction value, and other criteria to reduce wildfire risks.
Maintain a centralized repository of scoped initiatives tied to the WSS goals.
Monitor and support scope implementation; escape deviations to cost, scope, or prioritization conflicts.
Benchmark ongoing wildfire mitigation techniques and technologies across the utility industry to inform the development of the WSS.
Develop methodology to apply risk‑informed analysis to ensure cost‑effective risk reduction of grid hardening and operational improvements.
Create and interpret analysis that leads to strategic development of 1–3 year road maps with clear initiative linkages to strategic objectives and targeted risk reductions.
Monitor portfolio performance, assess mitigation effectiveness, and propose adjustments to wildfire initiatives to reflect operational feasibility, risk reduction optimization, and regulatory compliance.
Prepare data and analysis materials for governance meetings and external stakeholder engagements.
Provide subject‑matter expertise for regulatory filings and information‑request responses.
Participate in company emergency response activities as assigned.
Basic Qualifications
Bachelor’s degree in Engineering or a related field.
Working knowledge of distribution and transmission system design and operation.
Experience with industry wildfire mitigation plans and application of risk‑reduction, work prioritization, and benefit‑cost analysis.
Understanding of wildfire risk across Hawaiian Electric’s territories, including regulatory, technical, operational, and public‑facing dimensions.
Familiarity with project feasibility, cost‑benefit analysis, and prioritization techniques.
Skills Requirements
Strategic Planning – ability to develop multi‑year work plans to achieve high‑level objectives.
Scope Development – ability to define, justify, and communicate wildfire related scope and process improvements.
Cross‑Functional Coordination – effective collaboration with internal and external organizations.
Technical Proficiency – skilled in grid‑related applications and tools such as Smartsheet, Excel, SharePoint.
Critical Thinking and Decision Making – analyze and synthesize information, evaluate solution options, and make sound recommendations.
Analytical – create and interpret trends, models, forecasts, and simulations.
Computer Applications – expertise with Microsoft Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Access.
Communication – written, oral, and listening skills for articulating ideas clearly.
Teamwork – contribute effectively to team processes and decision‑making.
Conflict Resolution – use communication, negotiation, and problem‑solving skills to resolve conflicts.
Negotiation – develop alternative solutions that result in consensus.
Interpersonal – build and maintain the relationship with stakeholders.
Experience Requirements
5–7 years of experience in utility planning, scope development, or strategic project support (Senior level: 8+ years).
Exposure to regulatory reporting or compliance documentation preferred.
Other Information Location: Honolulu – Oahu
Employment type: Full‑time
Seniority Level: Mid‑Senior level
Number of Vacancies: 3
Hiring Range: $97,900‑$125,000 for WMP; $107,700‑$139,800 for Senior WMP.
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. In addition, if you are hired by the Company and subsequently transferred, assigned or otherwise employed by an Affiliate, that 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. You also acknowledge that if you are hired and later assigned to an Affiliate or Affiliate‑Related Entity, you cannot appear in negotiations or otherwise interact directly with the Company for a period of one year. For a current list of all Affiliates and Affiliate‑Related Entities, please see
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Hawaiian Electric
as we expand our Wildfire Safety Strategy by building and managing wildfire mitigation initiatives throughout the Hawaian Islands.
About the Role At Hawaiian Electric we provide reliable electric service, and we are building a safety strategy to protect our network, customers and the environment. The Wildfire Mitigation Planning Engineer (WMP) and Senior WMP will develop, prioritize, and evaluate wildfire mitigation programs and projects. They will collaborate with stakeholders, provide technical expertise, and drive the implementation of our 1–3 year wildfire mitigation road‑maps.
Key Responsibilities
Define and develop wildfire initiative scope and strategy under the guidance of the Wildfire Mitigation Planning Supervisor.
Support prioritization frameworks by assessing design, feasibility, cost, risk‑reduction value, and other criteria to reduce wildfire risks.
Maintain a centralized repository of scoped initiatives tied to the WSS goals.
Monitor and support scope implementation; escape deviations to cost, scope, or prioritization conflicts.
Benchmark ongoing wildfire mitigation techniques and technologies across the utility industry to inform the development of the WSS.
Develop methodology to apply risk‑informed analysis to ensure cost‑effective risk reduction of grid hardening and operational improvements.
Create and interpret analysis that leads to strategic development of 1–3 year road maps with clear initiative linkages to strategic objectives and targeted risk reductions.
Monitor portfolio performance, assess mitigation effectiveness, and propose adjustments to wildfire initiatives to reflect operational feasibility, risk reduction optimization, and regulatory compliance.
Prepare data and analysis materials for governance meetings and external stakeholder engagements.
Provide subject‑matter expertise for regulatory filings and information‑request responses.
Participate in company emergency response activities as assigned.
Basic Qualifications
Bachelor’s degree in Engineering or a related field.
Working knowledge of distribution and transmission system design and operation.
Experience with industry wildfire mitigation plans and application of risk‑reduction, work prioritization, and benefit‑cost analysis.
Understanding of wildfire risk across Hawaiian Electric’s territories, including regulatory, technical, operational, and public‑facing dimensions.
Familiarity with project feasibility, cost‑benefit analysis, and prioritization techniques.
Skills Requirements
Strategic Planning – ability to develop multi‑year work plans to achieve high‑level objectives.
Scope Development – ability to define, justify, and communicate wildfire related scope and process improvements.
Cross‑Functional Coordination – effective collaboration with internal and external organizations.
Technical Proficiency – skilled in grid‑related applications and tools such as Smartsheet, Excel, SharePoint.
Critical Thinking and Decision Making – analyze and synthesize information, evaluate solution options, and make sound recommendations.
Analytical – create and interpret trends, models, forecasts, and simulations.
Computer Applications – expertise with Microsoft Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Access.
Communication – written, oral, and listening skills for articulating ideas clearly.
Teamwork – contribute effectively to team processes and decision‑making.
Conflict Resolution – use communication, negotiation, and problem‑solving skills to resolve conflicts.
Negotiation – develop alternative solutions that result in consensus.
Interpersonal – build and maintain the relationship with stakeholders.
Experience Requirements
5–7 years of experience in utility planning, scope development, or strategic project support (Senior level: 8+ years).
Exposure to regulatory reporting or compliance documentation preferred.
Other Information Location: Honolulu – Oahu
Employment type: Full‑time
Seniority Level: Mid‑Senior level
Number of Vacancies: 3
Hiring Range: $97,900‑$125,000 for WMP; $107,700‑$139,800 for Senior WMP.
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. In addition, if you are hired by the Company and subsequently transferred, assigned or otherwise employed by an Affiliate, that 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. You also acknowledge that if you are hired and later assigned to an Affiliate or Affiliate‑Related Entity, you cannot appear in negotiations or otherwise interact directly with the Company for a period of one year. For a current list of all Affiliates and Affiliate‑Related Entities, please see
our website .
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