Substation Service Engineer / Senior Substation Service Engineer - Oahu

Overview

Substation Service Engineer / Senior Substation Service Engineer - Oahu

Date : Sep 13, 2025

Location : Honolulu, Hawaii (HI), US, 96813

Company : Hawaiian Electric

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

Role : Professional; Number of Vacancies : 1; Location : Honolulu – Oahu

Hiring Range : Substation Service Engineer : $78,000 to $99,600. Senior Substation Service Engineer : $97,900 to $125,000. The selected candidate will be placed based on 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 a major employer and contributor to community and educational programs.

Interested individuals should apply online. The application must clearly indicate the demonstrated experience / knowledge / skills / abilities that qualify the candidate for the position.

EEO Statement : Hawaiian Electric Companies is an equal opportunity employer, including disability and protected veteran status. Reasonable accommodation requests during the application process should be communicated to the HR Service Center at (808) 543-4848.

Responsibilities

• Provides engineering support to the department for the construction and maintenance of the transmission and distribution systems. Must be available for emergency calls at all times.
• Conducts investigations, works with field personnel and equipment manufacturers to resolve equipment problems, and participates in Root Cause Analysis (RCA) with data and work history.
• Ensures proper integration of new equipment into the system, including electrical acceptance testing, training, spare parts, test equipment, safety, and maintenance / operational procedures.
• Prepares and submits studies and engineering requests to resolve identified problems, ensuring satisfactory implementation of recommended actions.
• Establishes and updates maintenance documentation for preventative maintenance programs, with emphasis on safety and updated procedures for new or upgraded equipment.
• Develops tool and test equipment requirements, including capital budget requests and cost justification; investigates current test equipment developments and recommends new methods.
• Implements environmental assignments (PCB / SF6 tracking and procedures), special test equipment procedures, and special project implementation.
• Assists Superintendent with administrative duties (budgets, meetings, updates, reports, training development) and may substitute for the Superintendent as needed.
• Participates in Company emergency response activities as assigned.

Qualifications

Knowledge Requirements

Skills Requirements

Experience Requirements

Senior Substation Service Engineer

Experience and Other Details

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