About the role#
Hawaiian Electric offers a summer internship program for students to gain professional experience. You will work on a project-based assignment under the guidance of a dedicated mentor. This role involves active participation in cross-functional activities and requires a final presentation of your achievements to the management team.
What you'll do#
- Research and execute an objective-based project with your mentor.
- Perform GIS updates and file scanning tasks.
- Participate in company activities, such as power plant tours and professional development workshops.
- Present your project deliverables and lessons learned in an open forum at the end of the summer.
What you'll need#
- Current enrollment as an active student at a post-secondary school.
- Good academic standing with a minimum GPA of 3.0.
- Enrollment in school for the Fall 2027 semester.
- A degree path in Urban and Regional Planning, Geography, GIS, Civil Engineering, Environmental Science, Business Administration, Real Estate, Land Management, or a related field.
- Expected graduation date of December 2027 or later.
- Ability to provide an official digital transcript from your institution's Registrar.
Location & details#
- This is a full-time, paid internship for Summer 2027.
- The work modality is on-site in Honolulu, Hawaii.
- Work hours are Monday through Friday, 7:30 am to 4:00 pm, with a 30-minute lunch break.
About Hawaiian Electric
Hawaiian Electric provides electricity to 95 percent of the population in Hawaii. The company operates across Oahu, Maui, Hawaii Island, Lanai, and Molokai. It was founded in 1891 and maintains its headquarters in Honolulu. The organization employs between 1,001 and 5,000 people.
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