About the role#
Hawaiian Electric offers a project-based internship for students to gain professional experience. You will work with an assigned mentor to research and execute an objective-based project. You will also participate in cross-functional activities and present your achievements to management at the end of the summer.
What you'll do#
Depending on your placement, you will contribute to one of three areas:
- T&D Engineering: Develop engineering plans for construction, conduct field inspections, perform design calculations, prepare cost estimates, and manage project budgets and schedules.
- Engineering Standards: Develop and maintain technical specifications, pilot new technologies, provide training to field crews and engineering, perform material and fault analysis, and collaborate with vendors.
- Customer Engineering: Design and coordinate electrical services for residential and commercial customers.
What you'll need#
- Current enrollment as an active student at a post-secondary school.
- Pursuing a degree in Electrical Engineering.
- Minimum GPA of 3.0.
- Good academic standing.
- Expected graduation date of December 2027 or later.
- Ability to attend school in Fall 2027.
- An official digital copy of your transcript.
Location & details#
- Location: Honolulu, Hawaii.
- Term: Summer 2027.
- Schedule: Full-time, Monday through Friday, 7:30 am to 4:00 pm.
- 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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