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Posting End Date: This position will remain open until filled. Early applications are highly encouraged.  

BRIEF POSTING DESCRIPTION:

The P TS STRUCTURAL Department of the H ENGINEERING Division at Hawaiian Electric Company has 1 Management vacancy available. (Role: Non-Exempt)

This posting seeks to fill at either the Land Surveyor I or Land Surveyor II level; whichever level is most suited to the qualifications of the applying candidate.

LAND SURVERYOR I

JOB FUNCTION:

Performs advanced professional work required in land surveying. Directs field surveys to include locating land boundaries, layout facilities for construction projects, easement staking, topographic surveys, utility surveys, and other related HECO surveying services. Conducts studies, performs calculations and prepares documents to determine land titles, ownership and descriptions of land in connection with capital construction projects, customer projects, general operations and facilities of Hawaiian Electric Company (HECO, MECO and HELCO). Oversees mapping done by outside survey consultants. Directs the field work of Transit Technician and Survey Rod Helper. 

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:

• Plans, organizes, schedules, and directs a field crew in conducting field surveys to locate land boundaries, to document easements and to layout facilities for construction projects. Prepares labor estimates for surveying assignments. Interacts with internal and external customers on survey and land documentation.
• Performs all calculations for mapping, construction layouts and easement documentation.
• Prepares and compiles maps and descriptions for land acquisitions, new routes, subdivisions, easement documentation and Land Court surveys.
• Performs title searches for ownership, land descriptions, encumbrances, etc., for researching projects, mapping and easement purposes. Obtains survey data from government agencies or other sources.
• Provides assistance to the Supervising Land Surveyor and Lead Land Surveyor on status reports involving easements, revocable land permits, civil suits and survey project estimates.  Requests easement documents from Land and Rights of Way Division and works with Land agents on issues of land title, descriptions and mapping.
• Performs work in a safe manner in accordance with Company polices. Responsible for securing the work site and ensuring field work site safety for all members of the survey crew.
• Participates in Company emergency response activities as assigned, including any activities required to prepare for such emergency response.

BASIC QUALIFICATIONS:

Knowledge Requirements

• Working knowledge of the principles and best practices of land surveying, operation of survey instruments and current surveying technology, Hawaii Land Court rules and procedures for subdivision, mapping and land description, title searching, county subdivision procedures and regulations, writing and interpreting land descriptions acquired through on the job experience and/or Community College or University level courses or equivalent. 
• Working knowledge of personal computers and current office software. Able to work with spreadsheets, word processing, etc., as well as current Surveying software applications to include data collection and data processing, cogo, contouring packages and CADD. 
• Working knowledge of state and federal laws and regulations as related to specific division or department activities. 
• Working knowledge of LEAN continuous improvement principles and best practices to achieve operational excellence. 
• Working knowledge of SafeStart principles and best practices to achieve a safe workplace environment. 

Skills Requirements

• Must have or be able to qualify for a State of Hawaii driver's license. Must meet the standards for driving positions stated in the Hiring Standards for Driving Positions policy. These standards may be adjusted periodically to meet business and safety objectives.
• Ability to remain flexible in a demanding work environment and to adapt to rapidly changing priorities. 
• Good written and oral communication skills. 
• Ability to operate and transport survey tools and equipment. 
• Must be able to hike or fly in helicopters to remote field sites. 

Experience Requirements

• 3 to 5 years experience in relevant land survey work.

LAND SURVERYOR II

JOB FUNCTION:

Performs advanced professional work required in land surveying.  Directs field surveys to include locating land boundaries, layout facilities for construction projects, easement staking, topographic surveys, utility surveys, and other related HECO surveying services.  Conducts studies, performs calculations and prepares documents to determine land titles, ownership and descriptions of land in connection with capital construction projects, customer projects, general operations and facilities of Hawaiian Electric Company (HECO, MECO and HELCO).   Oversees mapping done by outside survey consultants. Directs the field work of Transit Technician and Survey Rod Helper.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:

• Plans, organizes, schedules directs a field crew in conducting field surveys to locate land boundaries, to document easements and to layout facilities for construction projects. Prepares labor estimates for surveying assignments. Interacts with internal and external customers on survey and land documentation. Provides occasional training to other survey personnel in the use of current survey equipment and instruments and safety procedures.
• Performs calculations for mapping, construction layouts and easement documentation.
• Prepares and compiles maps and descriptions for land acquisitions, new routes, subdivisions, easement documentation and Land Court surveys.
• Performs title searches for ownership, land descriptions, encumbrances, etc., for researching projects, mapping and easement purposes.  Obtains survey data from government agencies or other sources.
• Provides assistance to the Supervising Land Surveyor and Lead Land Surveyor on status reports involving easements, revocable land permits, civil suits and survey project estimates.  Requests easement documents from Land and Rights of Way Division and works with Land Agents on issues of land title, descriptions and mapping.
• Performs work in a safe manner in accordance with Company polices. Responsible for securing the work site and ensuring field work site safety for all members of the survey crew.
• Participates in Company emergency response and other Company activities as assigned.
• Understands the Company's Policies, Mission, Vision, Values, and are following the culture dimensions to ensure the success of the company.

BASIC QUALIFICATIONS:

Knowledge Requirements

• Working knowledge of the principles and best practices of land surveying, operation of survey instruments and current surveying technology, Hawaii Land Court rules and procedures for subdivision, mapping and land description, title searching, county subdivision procedures and regulations, writing and interpreting land descriptions acquired through on the job experience and/or Community College or University level courses or equivalent.
• Working knowledge of personal computers and current office software. Able to work with spreadsheets, word processing, etc., as well as current Surveying software applications to include data collection and data processing, cogo, contouring packages and CADD.
• Working knowledge of state and federal laws and regulations as related to specific division or department activities.
• Working knowledge of LEAN continuous improvement principles and best practices to achieve operational excellence.
• Working knowledge of SafeStart principles and best practices to achieve a safe workplace environment.
• Have Professional Surveying License to practice land surveying in the State of Hawaii.

Skills Requirements

• Must have or be able to qualify for a State of Hawaii driver's license. Must meet the standards for driving positions stated in the Hiring Standards for Driving Positions policy. These standards may be adjusted periodically to meet business and safety objectives.
• Ability to remain flexible in a demanding work environment and to adapt to rapidly changing priorities. 
• Good written and oral communication skills. 
• Ability to operate and transport survey tools and equipment. 
• Must be able to hike or fly in helicopters to remote field sites. 

Experience Requirements

• 3 to 5 years experience in relevant land survey work.

Role: Non-Exempt 

Number of Vacancies: 1

Location: Honolulu - Oahu

Hiring Range: The hiring range for the Land Surveyor I [Req ID 10269] position is $64,700.00 to $80,900.00. The hiring range for the Land Surveyor II [Req ID 10269] position is $71,100.00 to $88,800.00. The person selected will be placed according to his/her skills and qualifications.  

About Hawaiian Electric Companies
Hawaiian Electric Companies provide electricity and services to 95 percent of the state's 1.4 million residents. The company is also one of the state's leading employers and a major contributor and supporter of community and educational programs.

The demand for power that has fueled the growth of the Hawaiian Islands has been met by Hawaiian Electric Companies for well over a century. And as the next millennium unfolds, the company is committed to providing quality service and seeking clean local energy sources to power generations of Hawaii families and businesses to come. Visit us at http://hawaiianelectric.com.

Interested individuals should apply online. The application must clearly indicate the demonstrated experience/knowledge/skills/abilities the candidate possesses which specifically qualifies him/her for the position.

Applicant Certification
By submitting an application for the position, candidates:
1. Authorize the Hawaiian Electric Companies to confirm all statements contained in the application and/or any materials submitted and made a part of the application as they relate to the position and to the extent permitted by law;
2. Authorize and consent to, without reservation, the Hawaiian Electric Companies sharing any and all information regarding previous or present employment, educational training or personal information from their records and from any other source with the hiring department or subsidiary company;
3. Release, discharge, and hold harmless, Hawaiian Electric Companies, from any and all liability for any damage which may be claimed as a result of furnishing such information to the hiring department or subsidiary company;
4. Authorizes release and transfer of all personnel records to be maintained by the hiring company in the event of an inter-company transfer; and
5. Authorize, direct, and consent to Hawaiian Electric Companies and/or its authorized agents to conduct investigations into candidates' background. These investigations may include, but are not limited to searches for information about applicants; record of criminal convictions to the extent permitted by law, education records, professional certifications, personal character references, and employment history.

EEO StatementHawaiian Electric Companies is an equal opportunity employer, including disability and protected veteran status. Hawaiian Electric Companies complies with all applicable laws, including Title I of the Americans with Disabilities Act. Any request for reasonable accommodation needed during the application process should be communicated by the candidate to the HR Service Center at (808) 543-4848.

Affiliate Disclaimer

The relationship between Hawaiian Electric and unregulated, energy-related affiliate companies is governed by the Affiliate Transaction Requirements (ATRs) established by the Hawaii Public Utilities Commission (PUC). The ATRs were established with the PUC's Decision and Order No. 35962 issued on December 19, 2018, and subsequently modified by Order No. 36112, issued on January 24, 2019, in Docket No. 2018-0065. With Decision and Order No. 42409, issued on March 23, 2026, in Docket No. 2025-0391, the PUC indefinitely suspended certain sections of the ATRs.

The ATRs address many issues related to Hawaiian Electric's interactions and transactions with Affiliates and Affiliate-Related Entities. If you'd like more information about these rules/regulations, you can email ATR@hawaiianelectric.com.