Supervising Engineer, T&D Engineering
Company: Hawaiian Electric Industries
Location: Wake Island
Posted on: July 1, 2025
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Job Description:
We recognize our competitive advantage our people. We believe in
our people, who share our vision of meeting the needs of our
employees, customers, and communities and who carry out the
continued success of the company. Our employees are committed to
the companys 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. BRIEF
POSTING DESCRIPTION: The P TD TRANSMISSION & DISTRIBUTION
ENGINEERING Department of the H ENGINEERING Division at Hawaiian
Electric Company has 2 Management vacancy available. (Role:
Professional Supervisor) JOB FUNCTION: Supervises, plans,
organizes, coordinates, and manages the overall operations of the
T&D engineering section to provide design engineering, project
engineering, project management, and general engineering duties in
support of the capital construction projects and program, and
reliable operations of the island power system of Hawaiian
Electric. Provides technical knowledge, expertise and guidance to
the section, and to the Engineering Division. ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:
• Supervises, plans, organizes, coordinates and directs the
operations of a T&D engineering section to provide design
engineering, project engineering, project management, and program
management in support of customer service requests, 3rd party
telecommunications attachment requests and the Energy Delivery
capital construction programs of the of Hawaiian Electric island
power system. Promotes and manages process improvements, efficiency
improvements, innovative designs, etc. of the section, department,
and division. • Initiates, assigns, oversees, reviews and approves
design, materials, contracts, equipment and construction
specifications and standards. Conducts, reviews and approves
engineering and economic studies. Manages capital expenditures of
the section, as well as the capital program budget of the section.
Manages and executes and/or provides direction regarding obtaining
consultant resources (master agreements, contracts, new
consultants, on-site engineer resources, negotiation of terms,
etc.) Meets, discusses, coordinates and negotiates with parties
inside and outside the Company to maintain/expedite progress on
projects and programs. Serves as a technical consultant to the
Section, Department, Division, Process Area, and other divisions in
Hawaiian Electric. • Develops performance and productivity
measurement criteria. Measures and evaluates progress and
performance of the substation engineering section staff and the
results obtained, and implements actions necessary to
achieve/maintain project and program scope, schedule and budget.
Develops engineers to be technically competent, independent, and to
have a clear understanding on the financial aspects of their
projects. • Manages and administers all personnel matters of an
engineering section, including performance appraisals and
interviews; recognition of employee achievements; and disciplinary
actions. Develops training and progression plan for engineers.
Ensures the safety and coordinates the training of all personnel
under supervision. • Ensures section members are aware of the
Company’s Policies, Mission, Vision, Values, and are following the
culture dimensions to ensure the success of the company and member.
• Participates in Company emergency response activities as
assigned, including any activities required to prepare for such
emergency response. BASIC QUALIFICATIONS: Knowledge Requirements •
Thorough knowledge of the principles and practices of power
engineering design, project engineering, project management,
program management, project/budget planning and forecasting,
standards development and construction methods associated with
electric utility facilities and systems normally acquired through
extensive professional engineering experience. • Working knowledge
of federal, state and local laws, regulations and procedures as
related to specific division and/or department activities. •
Working knowledge of personal computers and related software
applications such as spreadsheets, word processing, project
management, presentations, and ability to learn additional software
tools to perform work. • Working knowledge of Company budgeting and
forecasting systems and procedures. • Working knowledge of business
writing, accounting, economics, business law and finance are
desirable • Supervisory experience is highly desirable. • 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 • Demonstrated supervision and
leadership skills, including effective written, oral, listening,
presentation and interpersonal skills, in order to work effectively
with all levels of the company and with outside contractors,
consultants, governmental agencies, community groups and customers.
• Strong analytical, organizational and conceptual skills to manage
simultaneously a variety of projects, programs and assignments. •
Ability to remain flexible in a demanding work environment, and to
adapt to rapidly changing priorities. • Ability to develop, guide,
and prepare engineers and designers to be knowledgeable,
proficient, independent, and to gain the leadership qualities
necessary to move up to higher positions and become future leaders
of the company. • Demonstrated interpersonal skills to handle
confrontational, difficult and/or sensitive issues. Ability to
handle such issues with professionalism while using tact, courtesy
and discretion. • Must have or be able to qualify for a State of
Hawaii drivers license. Must meet the standards for frequent
required driving positions stated in the Hiring Standards for
Required Driving Positions policy. Experience Requirements •
Extensive (8 years) of relevant engineering experience in the
design, project engineering, project management, standards
development and construction methods for additions, modifications,
extensions, upgrades and arrangements of company generation,
transmission, substation, and communication and control systems and
facilities, and five (5) years design experience must be in a
specific area of expertise. • Supervisory experience is highly
desirable. • Bachelor of Science degree from an accredited
engineering school 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. • State
of Hawaii Professional Engineer License in relevant discipline.
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