Utility Distribution Planner

About the Organization

E2 Consulting Engineers, LP (E2) is a professional services firm established in 1988 specializing in a full spectrum of engineering services including, project engineering and design, federal base operations and infrastructure support services, gas pipeline construction and inspection services, environmental consulting and remediation, and information technology services. At E2, we value safety, innovation and collaboration, and we are dedicated to excellence.

Overview

E2 is seeking a skilled Utility Distribution Planner to support major electric utility clients — including public utility commissions — across the country. This role focuses on the full lifecycle of electric service installations: reviewing applications, coordinating with stakeholders, preparing cost estimates and bills of materials, conducting field inspections, and delivering construction-ready job packages. The position requires the work be performed locally in Hawaii.  We are willing to offer relocation.

Responsibilities

• Provides project oversight and mentorship to peers and technical assistance for all project scope & determinations during daily operations.
• Review electric service applications for installations of temporary and permanent overhead and underground utility and service facilities.
• Review and provide comments on project submittals throughout the project life cycle.
• Review and respond to Requests for Information (RFIs) in a timely and accurate manner.
• Prepare initial bill of materials and cost estimates for utility service applications.
• Perform field inspections and prepare field reports in accordance with client and city standards.
• Prepare complete job packages containing all final information needed to construct each project.
• Validate design information such as structure type, conductor specifications, material standards, and constructability against utility standards.
• Attend scheduling, coordination, and progress meetings with internal and external stakeholders (utility clients, contractors, developers, and other agencies).
• Collaborate effectively in a team environment to meet project scope, schedule, and budget.
• Other duties as assigned.

Qualifications

• Associate degree in Electrical Engineering/Technology from an accredited college/university or similar degree.
• 6-8 years of experience in utility distribution planning or electric utility project.
• Familiarity with utility infrastructure planning workflows, including application review, RFI response, cost estimating, and job package preparation.
• Working understanding of NESC or similar standards.
• Ability to perform field inspections and document findings per client or agency standards.
• Detail-oriented with the ability to review submittals and thoroughly check work.
• Clear verbal and written communication skills; ability to engage with contractors, developers, and public agency stakeholders.
• Proficiency with MicroStation & O-Calc or similar tools for reviewing design submittals.
• Must live on one of the Hawaiian Islands or willing to relocate.

Preferred

• Over six (6) years of prior experience working for HECO.
• Experience supporting public utility clients (e.g., municipal utilities, public utility commissions).
• Advanced understanding of NESC, or similar standards.
• Experience preparing bills of materials, cost estimates, and construction-ready job packages.
• Proficiency with MicroStation & O-Calc or similar tools for reviewing design submittals.
• Strong verbal and written communication skills.

Benefits

E2 Consulting Engineers, LP offers an excellent benefits package including health, dental, vision, and life insurance, 401(k) with employer match, paid time off.

Wage Data Per State Requirements

Salary range for this position is $114,000 - $132,000.  The starting salary will be commensurate with skill, education, experience, and working environment.

Work Environment/Physical Demands

• This job operates in a professional office environment and uses standard office equipment such as computers and phones.
• Work is performed in both office and field settings.
• Frequent travel to customer locations is required to gather information to develop project scope.
• Exposure to varying weather conditions, uneven terrain, traffic, noise, and other field hazards may occur.
• Requires interaction with customers, clients, engineers, designers, and operations personnel.

Physical Demands

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

• Frequent walking, standing, climbing stairs, and traversing uneven terrain during site visits.
• May require bending, stooping, reaching, and carrying equipment or documents used for field inspections.
• Ability to safely access active client sites and utility work sites while complying with all safety requirements.
• Requires visual acuity and attention to detail to inspect existing facilities and collect field data.
• Ability to operate a vehicle and travel to multiple site locations as needed.

Local Candidates only

No

Drug Free Workplace

E2 Consulting Engineers, LP is a Drug Free Workplace. After accepting an offer of employment, applicants may be required to undergo background checks, drug testing, and/or fit-for-duty physical examination.  Drug screens will include, but not be limited to, Amphetamines, Cocaine Metabolites, Marijuana Metabolites (THC), Opiates, and Phencyclidine (PCP). As a federal contractor, E2 cannot permit employees in certain positions to use medical marijuana, even if prescribed by an authorized physician.

Solicitation

Please no solicitation of any kind from agencies, staffing, or recruiting firms.

EEO Statement

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or status as a protected veteran.