About the role#
Hawaiian Electric offers a summer internship program focused on project-based work. You will work with a dedicated mentor to research and execute an objective-based engineering project. This role provides an opportunity to gain experience with professional projects and hands-on challenges while learning about the utility industry.
What you'll do#
- Complete a request for engineering attention (REA).
- Investigate the REA and troubleshoot the identified problem or issue.
- Develop and evaluate options to address the issue.
- Create cost and schedule estimates for your proposed solution.
- Collaborate with stakeholders from Operations, Maintenance, Planning, Technical Services, Environmental, and Fuels.
- Develop an approved REA response.
- Participate in cross-functional activities and observe power generating facilities.
- Present your achievements and lessons learned to management at the end of the term.
What you'll need#
- Current enrollment as an active student at a post-secondary school.
- Pursuit of a degree in Mechanical Engineering.
- Minimum GPA of 3.0 and good academic standing.
- Status as a student who will be attending school in Fall 2027.
- Expected graduation date of December 2027 or later.
- Ability to provide an official digital transcript.
Location & details#
- Location: Honolulu, Hawaii.
- Term: Summer 2027.
- Schedule: Monday through Friday, 7:30 am to 4:00 pm.
- Status: Full-time, paid, non-exempt position.
- Modality: On-site.
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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