Job Details

Company Overview

Hawaiian Electric Company (HEC) provides electricity and services to 95% of the state's 1.4 million residents. As a leading employer, HEC invests in its employees, offering challenging opportunities and a competitive compensation package.

HEC's foundational values are integrity, excellence, teamwork, environmental stewardship, and community commitment.

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

Job Function

Manages the functions and activities for the development, evaluation, negotiation, and administration of energy power purchase agreements under the Energy Contract Management Department. Responsibilities include competitive bidding, feed‑in tariff, bilateral negotiations, and policy management for Oahu, Hawaii Island, and Maui County. Serves as the team lead for multidisciplinary groups and functions as the principal negotiator for the Company.

Essential Functions

• Negotiates and administers power purchase agreements with independent power producers, cogenerators, and qualifying facilities for Oahu, Hawaii Island, and Maui County, ensuring consistent interpretation, compliance, and proper administration.
• Collaborates with internal teams and external stakeholders (project managers, lawyers, accountants, officials) to support joint problem solving and effective execution of power purchase agreements.
• Provides leadership and coordination for renewable energy procurement through RFPs, contract negotiations, and competitive procurement mechanisms.
• Delivers testifying and technical support to external agencies such as the Hawaii Public Utilities Commission, State Legislature, and legal arbitration bodies.
• Develops and administers policies, procedures, and reporting for the Energy Contract Management Department, including project status, strategic action plans, budgets, and training requirements.
• Participates in company emergency response activities as assigned.

Basic Qualifications – Knowledge

• Bachelor's degree in engineering, business, or related field, or equivalent experience.
• Working knowledge of renewable energy technologies and utility‑scaled applications.
• Fundamentals of project management.
• Knowledge of PUC, environmental, and state/federal regulations related to renewable energy projects.
• Understanding of typical contract terms and conditions.
• Proficiency with personal computers, cloud‑based applications, word processing, spreadsheets, presentations, databases, and project management software.

Basic Qualifications – Skills

• Self‑starter capable of managing multiple projects with competing priorities.
• Strong written and oral communication skills for a wide range of audiences.
• Leadership and collaboration skills, including conflict resolution and ability to train team members.
• Negotiation, influencing, and persuading techniques with sensitivity to confidential information.
• Analytical and administrative skills for monitoring forecasts and implementing policies.
• Flexibility to adapt to rapidly changing priorities.
• Valid State of Hawaii driver's license (required for driving positions).

Experience Requirements

• Minimum 5–7 years experience in power system planning, design, operations, RFP development, contract negotiation, or business development.
• Experience using MS Project, Excel, and other information systems.
• Experience in data analysis or projects related to renewable energy, legal, engineering, or similar fields.

Role Details

Role: Professional

Number of Vacancies: 1

Location: Honolulu – Oahu

Hiring Range: $105,600.00 – $137,100.00

About Hawaiian Electric Companies

HEC supplies power to most of the Hawaiian Islands and is committed to clean local energy sources to power future generations. For more information, visit hawaiianelectric.com.

Applicant Certification

• Authorizes HEC to confirm all statements contained in the application and any related materials.
• Authorizes HEC to share employment and personal information from all records and sources with the hiring department.
• Releases HEC from liability for any damages arising from the provision of such information.
• Authorizes release of personnel records for inter‑company transfers.
• Authorizes HEC and its agents to conduct background investigations, including criminal, education, professional certifications, character references, and employment history.

EEO Statement

Hawaiian Electric Companies is an equal opportunity employer, including disability and protected veteran status. The company complies with all applicable laws, including Title I of the Americans with Disabilities Act. Requests for reasonable accommodation should be communicated to the HR Service Center at (808) 543-4848.