Summer Intern - Electrification of Transportation - Market Research

Location: Honolulu, Hawa, US

We recognize our competitive advantage -- our people. We believe in our people, who share our vision of meeting the needs of our employees, customers, and communities and who carry out the continued success of the company. 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.

Hawaiian Electric Summer Internships offer students an opportunity to gain real life experience working on professional level projects and "hands-on" challenges. Interns are coached and mentored by employees who are committed to helping the interns develop their technical skills and explore future professional opportunities. At the end of the summer internship, interns have an opportunity to present their achievements and lessons learned to members of Hawaiian Electric's management team.

The Hawaiian Electric Summer Internship Program is a project-based experience with a dedicated mentor. Interns will be assigned an individual mentor with whom they will work closely to research and execute an objective-based project. Interns will also participate in cross-functional activities to learn more about life as part of the Hawaiian Electric 'ohana. Past activities include a tour of a power plant, former intern social, panel on professional career pathways and a professional development workshop. Interns can expect events periodically throughout the summer to meet and interact with other interns, and will present their project deliverables together in an open forum presentation at the end of their session.

Project Details

As a Market Research Intern, you will support strategic research and analysis efforts focused on advancing the electrification of transportation. Your work will center on exploring emerging EV charging technologies—such as Light pole Charging and Vehicle-to-Everything (V2X)—as well as regulatory frameworks and utility-led initiatives around Managed Charging and advisory services.

The work you'll complete may look like in-depth research into innovative charging solutions, assessing their technical feasibility, deployment models, and relevance to Hawaii’s unique energy and transportation landscape. This could include evaluating how Light pole Charging can support equitable access to EV infrastructure, and how V2X technologies can enhance grid resilience and energy optimization.

Your work could include investigating regulatory developments and utility programs related to Managed Charging, including rate design, customer incentives, and grid integration strategies. You could even analyze how utilities across the U.S. are approaching advisory services to support EV adoption and identify best practices that could inform local implementation.

Your role will involve synthesizing findings into strategic recommendations, briefing materials, and presentations for internal stakeholders. You may also contribute to policy tracking and help identify opportunities for collaboration with government agencies, industry partners, and community organizations.

This internship offers a unique opportunity to shape the future of clean transportation in Hawaii by aligning technology innovation with policy and utility strategy.

Program Requirements

Must be a current, active student at a post-secondary school (college or community college)

Must be in good academic standing

Must be attending school Fall 2027

Must have a minimum GPA of 3.0

Must be studying a degree in the area of Public Policy, Policital Science, Environmental Studies, Sustainability, Urban Planning, Transportation Studies, Energy Systems, Electrical Engineering, Economics, Business Administration or other related field.

• For Summer 2027, we will accept applications from students whose expected graduation date is December 2027 or later.

We cannot consider your application without a Official digital copy of your transcript.

Official eTranscripts must come directly from your institution's Registrar. You may have an official eTranscript sent electronically via your Registrar's service such as Parchment or Student Clearinghouse in advance of your application. Address the Registrar eTranscript request to the Workforce Planning Department at: [email protected]. If you have financial constraints that prohibit you from obtaining an official copy, please contact us.

Role: Non-Exempt

Number of Vacancies: 1

Work Schedule: Monday- Friday

Work Hours: 7:30 am - 4:00 pm

Lunch: 30 minutes

Location: Oahu

Compensation: Starting at $21.00/hr

Interested individuals who are employees of affiliate companies 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