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Wildfire Mitigation Planning Engineer / Senior Wildfire Mitigation Planning Engineer - Oahu

Date:Oct 27, 2025

Company: hawaiianel

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Our employees are committed to the company's 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.

Posting End Date: This position will remain open until filled. Early applications are highly encouraged.

BRIEF POSTING DESCRIPTION:

The P WR WILDFIRE STRATEGY Department of the P WILDFIRE STRATEGY Division at Hawaiian Electric Company has 3 Management vacancies available. (Role: Professional)

This posting seeks to fill at either the Wildfire Mitigation Planning Engineer or Senior Wildfire Mitigation Planning Engineer; whichever level is most suited to the qualifications of the applying candidate.

WILDFIRE MITIGATION PLANNING ENGINEER

JOB FUNCTION:

Provides strategic, engineering, analytical, and electric system asset related support for development of wildfire mitigation initiatives for Hawaiian Electric’s Wildfire Safety Strategy (WSS). Develops the high-level scope and strategy for wildfire mitigation programs, projects, and operational initiatives by applying system design and equipment specifications that inform risk reduction benefit evaluation techniques and model results.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:

+ WSS Scope Development & Prioritization

+ Works to define and develop wildfire initiative scope and strategy under guidance of the Wildfire Mitigation Planning Supervisor.

+ Supports prioritization frameworks by assessing the design, feasibility, cost, risk reduction value, and other criteria to reduce wildfire risks.

+ Maintains a centralized repository of scoped initiatives tied to the WSS goals.

+ Monitors and supports scope implementation, and works to escalate deviations to cost, scope, or prioritization conflicts.

+ WSS Strategy Development

+ Benchmarks ongoing wildfire mitigation techniques and technologies across the utility industry to inform on the ongoing development of the WSS.

+ Develops methodology to apply risk-informed analysis to ensure cost-effective risk reduction of grid hardening and operational improvements.

+ Develops analysis that leads to the strategic development of the 1–3 year roadmaps that support the specific scope and timing of wildfire initiatives with clear initiative linkages to strategic objectives and targeted risk reductions.

+ WSS Portfolio and Performance

+ Supports portfolio and performance management by monitoring the mitigation effectiveness and system performance of completed projects and initiatives.

+ Monitors ongoing system performance improvements related to reliability and ignitions and proposes adjustments to wildfire initiatives and scope that reflect operational feasibility, risk reduction optimization and regulatory compliance.

+ Prepares data and analysis materials to gain consensus on wildfire mitigation strategy and scoping decisions across Hawaiian Electric’s governance meetings and external stakeholder engagements.

+ Supports regulatory compliance by providing subject matter expertise for preparing and reviewing regulatory filings and information request responses related to electric system engineering and asset performance. Provides engineering support to the Wildfire Portfolio & Performance team in assessing regulatory compliance as projects and programs progress to execution and completion.

+ Identifies and recommends adjustments to project planning frameworks and scoping processes to support WSS Continuous Improvement.

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

BASIC QUALIFICATIONS:

Knowledge Requirements

+ Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, or related field.

+ Working knowledge of distribution and transmission system design and operation.

+ Working knowledge of industry wildfire mitigation plans, and the application of mitigation plans that address risk reduction, work prioritization, and benefit-cost analysis.

+ Understanding of wildfire risk across Hawaiian Electric’s territories, including the regulatory, technical, operational, and public-facing dimensions. Strong grasp of internal processes related to utility system planning, work management, and scope development and approval.

+ 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 related process improvements to drive risk-informed prioritization.

+ Cross-Functional Coordination: Effectively collaborates with various internal and external organizations and teams.

+ Technical Proficiency:Skilled in grid related applications including visualization and project management tools, as well as standard applications such as Smartsheet, Excel, and SharePoint.

+ Critical Thinking and Decision Making: Ability to understand and accurately define problems,

analyze and synthesize information, identify and evaluate solution options, and make sound

decisions or recommendations. Ability to deal with complexity, uncertainty, and incomplete,

inconsistent, or conflicting information. Expertise with structured problem-solving approaches,

tactics, and tools.

+ Analytical: Ability to create and interpret trends, models, forecasts, and simulations.

+ Computer Applications: Expertise with personal computer software applications such as

Microsoft Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and Access.

+ Communication: Written, oral, and listening communication skills and ability to articulate ideas

and concepts clearly and concisely.

+ Teamwork: Ability to function effectively in a team environment and contribute to team process

and decision-making.

+ Conflict Resolution:Ability to use communication, negotiation, and problem-solving skills to

resolve conflicts between parties.

+ Negotiation: Ability to listen and develop alternative solutions that will result in a variety of

constituents reaching agreement on a course of action.

+ Interpersonal:Ability to relate to and interact with other people to reach objectives. Appreciates the agendas and perspectives of others. Develops effective give-and-take relationships.

Experience Requirements

+ Multiple (5-7) years of experience in utility planning, scope development, or strategic project support.

+ Exposure to regulatory reporting or compliance documentation, preferred.

SENIOR WILDFIRE MITIGATION ENGINEER

JOB FUNCTION:

Provides strategic, engineering, analytical, and electric system asset related support for development of wildfire mitigation initiatives for Hawaiian Electric’s Wildfire Safety Strategy (WSS). Develops the high-level scope and strategy for wildfire mitigation programs, projects, and operational initiatives by applying system design and equipment specifications that inform risk reduction benefit evaluation techniques and model results. Collaborates with others to ensure mitigation strategies integrate feedback from field personnel and other cross-department subject matter experts and is aligned with regulatory expectations.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:

+ WSS Scope Development & Prioritization

+ Works to define and develop wildfire initiative scope and strategy under guidance of the Wildfire Mitigation Planning Supervisor.

+ Supports prioritization frameworks by assessing the design, feasibility, cost, risk reduction value, and other criteria to reduce wildfire risks.

+ Maintains a centralized repository of scoped initiatives tied to the WSS goals.

+ Monitors and supports scope implementation, and works to escalate deviations to cost, scope, or prioritization conflicts.

+ WSS Strategy Development

+ Benchmarks ongoing wildfire mitigation techniques and technologies across the utility industry to inform on the ongoing development of the WSS.

+ Develops methodology to apply risk-informed analysis to ensure cost-effective risk reduction of grid hardening and operational improvements.

+ Develops analysis that leads to the strategic development of the 1–3 year roadmaps that support the specific scope and timing of wildfire initiatives with clear initiative linkages to strategic objectives and targeted risk reductions.

+ WSS Portfolio and Performance

+ Supports portfolio and performance management by monitoring the mitigation effectiveness and system performance of completed projects and initiatives.

+ Monitors ongoing system performance improvements related to reliability and ignitions and proposes adjustments to wildfire initiatives and scope that reflect operational feasibility, risk reduction optimization and regulatory compliance.

+ Prepares data and analysis materials to gain consensus on wildfire mitigation strategy and scoping decisions across Hawaiian Electric’s governance meetings and external stakeholder engagements.

+ Supports regulatory compliance by providing subject matter expertise for preparing and reviewing regulatory filings and information request responses related to electric system engineering and asset performance. Provides engineering support to the Wildfire Portfolio & Performance team in assessing regulatory compliance as projects and programs progress to execution and completion.

+ Identifies and recommends adjustments to project planning frameworks and scoping processes to support WSS Continuous Improvement.

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

BASIC QUALIFICATIONS:

Knowledge Requirements

+ Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, or related field.

+ Working knowledge of distribution and transmission system design and operation.

+ Working knowledge of industry wildfire mitigation plans, and the application of mitigation plans that address risk reduction, work prioritization, and benefit-cost analysis.

+ Understanding of wildfire risk across Hawaiian Electric’s territories, including the regulatory, technical, operational, and public-facing dimensions. Strong grasp of internal processes related to utility system planning, work management, and scope development and approval.

+ 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 related process improvements to drive risk-informed prioritization.

+ Cross-Functional Coordination: Effectively collaborates with various internal and external organizations and teams.

+ Technical Proficiency:Skilled in grid related applications including visualization and project management tools, as well as standard applications such as Smartsheet, Excel, and SharePoint.

+ Critical Thinking and Decision Making: Ability to understand and accurately define problems,

analyze and synthesize information, identify and evaluate solution options, and make sound

decisions or recommendations. Ability to deal with complexity, uncertainty, and incomplete,

inconsistent, or conflicting information. Expertise with structured problem-solving approaches,

tactics, and tools.

+ Analytical: Ability to create and interpret trends, models, forecasts, and simulations.

+ Computer Applications: Expertise with personal computer software applications such as

Microsoft Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and Access.

+ Communication: Written, oral, and listening communication skills and ability to articulate ideas

and concepts clearly and concisely.

+ Teamwork: Ability to function effectively in a team environment and contribute to team process

and decision-making.

+ Conflict Resolution:Ability to use communication, negotiation, and problem-solving skills to

resolve conflicts between parties.

+ Negotiation: Ability to listen and develop alternative solutions that will result in a variety of

constituents reaching agreement on a course of action.

+ Interpersonal:Ability to relate to and interact with other people to reach objectives. Appreciates the agendas and perspectives of others. Develops effective give-and-take relationships.

Experience Requirements

+ Extensive (8+) years of experience in utility planning, scope development, or strategic project support.

+ Exposure to regulatory reporting or compliance documentation, preferred.

Role:Professional

Number of Vacancies: 3

Hiring Range:The hiring range for the Wildifre Mitigation Planning Engineer [Req ID 10044] position is $97,900.00 to $125,000.00. The hiring range for the Senior Wildfire Mitigation Planning Engineer [Req ID 10044] position is $107,700.00 to $139,800.00. The person selected will be placed according to his/her skills and qualifications.

About Hawaiian Electric Companies

Hawaiian Electric Companies provide electricity and services to 95 percent of the state's 1.4 million residents. The company is also one of the state's leading employers and a major contributor and supporter of community and educational programs.

The demand for power that has fueled the growth of the Hawaiian Islands has been met by Hawaiian Electric Companies for well over a century. And as the next millennium unfolds, the company is committed to providing quality service and seeking clean local energy sources to power generations of Hawaii families and businesses to come. Visit us at http://hawaiianelectric.com.

Interested individuals should apply online. The application must clearly indicate the demonstrated experience/knowledge/skills/abilities the candidate possesses which specifically qualifies him/her for the position.

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1. Authorize the Hawaiian Electric Companies to confirm all statements contained in the application and/or any materials submitted and made a part of the application as they relate to the position and to the extent permitted by law;

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EEO StatementHawaiian 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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