Senior Power Quality Engineer

Hawaiian Electric

. Investigate, troubleshoot, document, and resolve customer power quality issues .

Posted 9/17/2026full-timeHonolulu • Hawaii • United StatesSenior💰 $79,600 - $142,600 per yearWebsite

Core Competencies

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates expertise in power quality engineering, including troubleshooting, project management, and the design and installation of power quality systems. Proficient in conducting field inspections, customer consultations, and collaborating with cross-functional teams to optimize energy solutions.

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Power Quality EngineeringProject ManagementElectrical Power SystemsAutoCADProfessional Engineer (PE) License

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Hard Skills

Engineering TheoriesProject EngineeringConstruction MethodsData AcquisitionEnergy StorageHVAC&RControl SystemsEconomic FeasibilityPower Factor OptimizationField Inspections

Soft Skills

Effective CommunicationLeadershipOrganizational SkillsAnalytical SkillsInterpersonal Skills

Tools & Technologies

Microsoft OfficeAutoCADVisioMicroStationOpen PQ Dashboard

Certifications & Qualifications

State of Hawaii Professional Engineer (PE) License

Industry Keywords

Power QualityRenewable EnergyDemand ResponseVoltage Dip Ride-ThroughHarmonic FilteringSurge ProtectionCustomer ServiceEnergy StorageElectric Utility FacilitiesField Surveys

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Investigate, troubleshoot, document, and resolve customer power quality issues
Support, develop, implement, and plan commercial and residential power quality programs and services
Conduct onsite customer monitoring, field surveys, and site inspections
Schedule and present customer power quality and end-use technology workshops
Design and install power quality and data acquisition instrumentation systems and software
Participate in customer end-use technology projects involving equipment selection and sizing, economic feasibility, maintenance, operational issues, demand reduction, power factor optimization, and demand response
Conduct project design, cost alternative studies, and field inspections; prepare reports, plans, layouts, and design calculations
Research electro-technologies including HVAC&R, lighting, energy storage, renewable technologies, power factor correction, voltage dip ride-through, harmonic filtering, surge protection, control systems, and data analytics
Keep current with power quality, clean energy, customer, energy storage, and Internet technologies
Senior level: provide consultation to commercial, industrial, governmental, and residential customers
Senior level: co-develop the Open PQ Dashboard with EPRI and the Grid Power Alliance
Senior level: collaborate with System Operations, Engineering, account managers, Risk Management, Customer Service, Legal, and Demand Response
Senior level: serve as project engineer and construction manager for RD&D and customer systems optimization projects, including scheduling, budgeting, contractor supervision, and customer interface
Participate in assigned company emergency response activities and perform other duties as assigned

Requirements

What you’ll need

Electrical or Mechanical engineering degree (Bachelor of Science or Master of Science) from an ABET-accredited college or university is required
Thorough/detailed knowledge of engineering theories and principles
Knowledge of engineering design, project engineering, project management, construction methods, and electric utility facilities
Working/detailed knowledge of personal computers and software applications, including Microsoft Office
Knowledge of AutoCAD, Visio, MicroStation, or other CAD software is highly desirable for the senior level
Knowledge of electrical power systems, distributed renewable energy generation, energy storage, emergency generator systems, power quality, HVAC&R, control systems, data acquisition, and remote communications for the senior level
Valid driver’s license issued by the State of Hawaii or another U.S. state; must meet driving-position standards
Effective written, oral, listening, platform, and interpersonal skills
Leadership, analytical, organizational, planning, and conceptual skills
Ability to handle multiple projects, programs, and priorities concurrently
Ability to adapt to changing priorities and handle difficult or sensitive issues professionally
Senior level: ability to research, plan, organize, execute, and report with little supervision
Senior level: ability to perform independent research and detailed financial analysis
Power Quality Engineer: 1–3 years of relevant engineering work experience or project team experience desirable
Senior Power Quality Engineer: extensive experience, defined as 7 or more years, in engineering or a related technical field
State of Hawaii Professional Engineer (PE) License is desirable for the senior level
Marketing and/or economic analysis job experience and coursework desirable for the senior level

Benefits

Comp & perks

Competitive compensation package
Opportunities for challenge and advancement
Equal opportunity employer
Reasonable accommodation during the application process