Job Opening: HECO Land Surveyor I / Land Surveyor II - Oahu
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Land Surveyor I / Land Surveyor II - Oahu Job Details | hawaiianel
Date: Mar 20, 2026
Location: Honolulu, Hawaii (HI), US, 96813
Company: hawaiianel
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Our employees are committed to the company's foundational values: integrity, excellence, teamwork, environmental stewardship, and community commitment. In turn, we invest in our employees, providing opportunities for challenge and advancement and offering a competitive compensation package.
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.
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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.
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EEO Statement Hawaiian 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.
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Hawaiian Electric Company, Inc., Maui Electric Company, and Hawaii Electric Light (“Company”) are Hawaii Public Utilities Commission (“PUC”) regulated companies. The disclosure relating to Affiliate Transaction Requirements that follows is made pursuant to 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.
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