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Hawaiian Electric · 1 month ago

Engineer I / Engineer II, Distribution Planning - Maui

Maui County, HI

Full-time

Onsite

Entry, Mid, Senior Level

$98K/yr - $125K/yr

1+ years exp

Hawaiian Electric is a leading provider of electricity and services in Hawaii, dedicated to meeting the needs of its employees and communities. They are seeking an Engineer I or Engineer II to evaluate and recommend solutions for the development and enhancement of Hawaii's distribution system, including planning studies and analyses for new customer loads and energy resources.

Clean EnergyEnergyEnergy Efficiency

Responsibilities

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

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

Performs technical reviews and interconnection studies for DER and utility-scale generation connecting to the distribution system

Develops planning single-line diagram for Company interconnection requirements

Analyze potential DER grid services to solve distribution grid needs

Conducts distribution non-wires alternative analysis related to capital deferral of traditional wires projects

Conducts studies for planning projects and prepares reports and presentations to upper management, the Public Utilities Commission, Consumer Advocate, and other stakeholders

Participates in various committees, task forces, and special projects which require knowledge of the distribution system

Investigates or researches practices of other utilities, IEEE standards, and the general power industry

Keeps abreast of political, regulatory, and technical changes, innovations, and progress related to functional area

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

Qualification

Electrical EngineeringPower System AnalysisDistribution PlanningDER IntegrationTechnical ReviewsUtility AcumenT&D DesignAnalytical SkillsInterpersonal SkillsOrganizational SkillsPresentation SkillsWritten CommunicationOral Communication

Required

Bachelor of Science degree in Electrical Engineering or equivalent of the degree in appropriate education and experience required. Emphasis in the field of Power System Analysis is highly desirable

Technical knowledge of principles of electrical engineering in the field of 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, word processing, etc

Working knowledge of the principles of utility rates and tariffs, PURPA, and general energy issues

Ability to work with a variety of individuals occasionally dealing with sensitive, difficult, or confrontational issues 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

1-2 years of engineering work experience in planning, operations, or design is desirable

Multiple (5-7) years of electric utility experience in power system planning, operations, protection, or design

Professional Engineer Registration in the State of Hawaii, Electrical Engineering required to demonstrate competency and credibility in planning HECO's electrical distribution system