HSEO Careers
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Our team is passionate about helping Hawai‘i achieve its clean energy and climate goals.
We take seriously our kuleana (responsibility) to protect Hawai‘i’s quality of life by ensuring energy security and resilience, while driving nation-leading efforts toward decarbonization and energy independence. We are committed to energy equity, community engagement, and doing things pono (right actions).
If this rings true for you, please consider applying to one of our open positions. If no openings are available, bookmark this page and check back later. Our assembled team of experts in a variety of disciplines is always looking for more superheros.
OPEN POSITIONS
Volkswagen Settlement Lead
The Hawai’i State Energy Office is seeking a Volkswagen Settlement Lead. This position provides leadership and administrative oversight of Beneficiary Mitigation Fund allocations to the state of Hawaii from the Volkswagen Settlement in alignment with the design and implementation of HSEO’s portfolio of electrified transportation program activities and projects in support of achieving the state’s energy goals. This position requires knowledge of conventional and clean transportation vehicles and refueling/recharging infrastructure, renewable energy and/or emissions calculations; understanding of State and County government operations and functions, organization and governing laws; characteristics of energy systems and Federal grant and reporting requirements.
Energy Economics Specialist
The Hawaii State Energy Office (HSEO) is seeking an Energy Economics Specialist who supports economic development and innovation initiatives related to and resulting from the State’s related to and resulting from the State’s renewable energy and distributed energy resources experience, capabilities, and data analyses; it supports HSEO’s mandate to formulate, analyze, recommend, and implement specific policies, strategies, and plans, in coordination with public and private sector stakeholders, to cost-effectively and equitably achieve the State’s energy goals.
Energy Communications Associate
The Hawai‘i State Energy Office (HSEO) is seeking a passionate and driven Energy Communications Associate to support statewide outreach and engagement efforts around Hawai‘i’s clean energy transition. This position provides a unique opportunity to work alongside state energy leaders and the Climate Change Mitigation and Adaptation Commission (CCMAC) to develop strategic communications, manage web content, and maintain HSEO’s digital presence. The associate will assist in updating and organizing content on HSEO’s website using WordPress, ensuring timely, accurate, and accessible information for the public. They will also help craft compelling digital content, monitor site performance using analytics tools, and contribute to the development of user-friendly resources that educate and empower communities—especially those most impacted by energy challenges. Through community workshops, public meetings, and digital storytelling, the Energy Communications Associate will help ensure that all voices are reflected in Hawai‘i’s journey to a clean, resilient, and equitable energy future.
The Hawai‘i State Energy Office is an equal-opportunity employer and complies with applicable State and Federal laws relating to employment practices.