About the role#
Hawaiian Electric offers a project-based internship for students interested in T&D Engineering. You will work alongside a dedicated mentor to gain professional experience and develop technical skills. This is a paid, full-time opportunity designed to provide hands-on exposure to utility operations.
What you'll do#
- Research and execute an objective-based project with your mentor.
- Participate in cross-functional activities to learn about the company.
- Take part in professional development workshops.
- Present your project achievements and lessons learned to the management team at the end of the summer.
What you'll need#
- Current enrollment as an active student at a post-secondary institution.
- A degree focus in Electrical Engineering.
- A minimum GPA of 3.0.
- Good academic standing.
- Enrollment in school for Fall 2027.
- An expected graduation date of December 2027 or later.
- An official digital copy of your transcript.
Location & details#
- Location: Maui, Hawaii.
- Term: Summer 2027.
- Schedule: Monday through Friday, 7:30 am to 4:00 pm.
- Work Modality: On-site.
- Compensation: Starting at $23.00 per hour.
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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