Senior Planning Engineer (P3700) Job in Honolulu, Hawaii Us
Job Function
Under the direction of the Director, Telecommunications Planning, leads the planning, evaluation and recommendation of projects, programs, initiatives, policies, and methodologies for the development and enhancement of the Hawaiian Electric Companies' telecommunications infrastructure.
Fundamental Responsibilities
- Leads, coordinates and develops a Corporate Telecommunications Master Plan for HECO, HELCO and MECO, and performs the continual evaluation and update of the short term Action Plan and long range master plan and vision. Evaluates and recommends studies, presentations, plans, network diagrams, route selections, architecture, technologies, and partnerships, for the logical and orderly development and enhancement of the HECO, HELCO and MECO telecommunications systems. Prepares requests for proposal for planning consulting services, evaluates proposals and makes recommendations. Coordinates and reviews studies and designs of planning consulting engineers.
- Develops project-specific and general policies, procedures, and standards for telecommunications projects, programs, and initiatives such as safe and secure interconnection and integration of on-site renewable generation on the electric system. Advises and recommends planning criteria and minimum operating requirements for utility-owned and leased communications services.
- Provides telecommunications technical and planning support on company initiatives including Integrated Resource Planning, renewable energy corporate goals and interconnection requirements, corporate 10-year financial forecast and budgeting scenarios, and existing and developing company initiatives such as Advanced Metering Infrastructure, Smart Grid, Smart Home, Demand Side Management, Customer Programs (Electric Vehicles, Net Energy Metering, Feed-In Tariff, Demand Response, etc.), Distributed Generation, cyber-security, and IP standards and policies. Participates in various committees, task forces, and special projects which require knowledge of telecommunications systems.
- Conducts field inspections to verify field conditions and check compliance with specifications, then prepares reports of findings.
Fundamental Requirements
Knowledge Requirements:
- A Bachelor of Science Degree in Electrical Engineering in a relevant discipline from an accredited engineering school or a MS in a technical field related to telecommunications or twelve (12) years of relevant experience in the design and planning of communications infrastructure and/or operating experience.
- Professional Engineer Registration in State of Hawaii, Electrical Engineering, required to approve studies and designs, and to demonstrate competency and credibility in courts of law while representing HECO as an expert witness.
- Extensive knowledge of the theories, principles, practices, and standards of telecommunications engineering design, project engineering, project management, program management, outside consultant contract administration and supervision, and standards development associated with electric utility and telecommunications systems.
- Thorough knowledge of budgeting and forecasting systems and procedures (including annual Operating Forecast; Capital Budgets; vehicle, equipment, tools, office furniture and equipment, etc.)
- Thorough knowledge of the telecommunications planning process and understanding of scenario planning methodology, business cases, planning horizons, and action plans.
- Working knowledge of federal, state and local laws, regulations, standards, and procedures as related to telecommunications activities.
- Working knowledge of the electric utility's business and system operations and the associated applications that require telecommunications within the organization; and, working knowledge of electrical system protection, reliability, stability, and safety.
- Working knowledge of utility rates and tariffs, Integrated Resource Planning, renewable energy corporate goals and interconnection requirements, Hawaii's Clean Energy Initiative, and existing and developing company initiatives such as Advanced Metering Infrastructure, Smart Grid, Smart Home, Demand Side Management, Customer Programs (Electric Vehicles, Net Energy Metering, Feed-In Tariff, Demand Response, etc.), Distributed Generation, cyber-security, and IP standards and policies.
- Working knowledge of personal computers, mainframe systems, the Internet, and related software applications used to develop word documents, spreadsheets, graphs, project schedules, and presentations.
Skills Requirements:
- Ability to work with a variety of individuals occasionally dealing with sensitive, difficult, or confrontational issues while using tact, courtesy, and discretion.
- In-depth analytical, organizational, and conceptual skills to handle various projects and programs and manage cost and time constraints.
- Ability to remain flexible and handle multiple projects in a demanding work environment and adapt to rapidly changing priorities.
- Excellent written, oral, listening, and presentation skills.
- Full competency in software programs used to develop word documents, spreadsheets, graphs, project schedules, and presentations.
- Ability to work effectively and communicate with all levels of the organization and with outside contractors, consultants, governmental agencies, community groups, customers, and business allies.
- Must have or be able to qualify for a current State of Hawaii and HECO driver licenses to conduct on-site surveys/inspections of projects.
Experience Requirements:
- A Bachelor of Science Degree in Electrical Engineering in a relevant discipline from an accredited engineering school or a MS in a technical field related to telecommunications or twelve (12) years of relevant operating experience with a PE License.
- Professional Engineer Registration in State of Hawaii, Electrical Engineering.
- Extensive (7+ years) experience in telecommunications system planning and/or design in one or more of the following communication areas including, but not limited to, analog and digital microwave systems, overhead and underground fiber optic installations, analog fiber optic terminations, spread spectrum radios, wireless backhaul systems, coaxial and solid copper cable systems, synchronous optical networks, local area networks, IP networks, wide area networks, multiple address system radio networks, smart grid systems, SCADA systems, VHF and UHF mobile radio networks, commercial cellular and local exchange carrier leased services.
- Minimum of 5 years of experience working for an electric utility or on electric utility telecommunications systems
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March 3, 2011
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