FirstEnergy at a GlanceWe are a forward-thinking electric utility powered by a diverse team of employees committed to making customers’ lives brighter, the environment better and our communities stronger.FirstEnergy (NYSE: FE) is dedicated to integrity, safety, reliability and operational excellence. Headquartered in Akron, Ohio, FirstEnergy includes one of the nation's largest investor-owned electric systems, more than 24,000 miles of transmission lines that connect the Midwest and Mid-Atlantic regions, and a regulated generating fleet with a total capacity of more than 3,500 megawatts.About the OpportunityThis is an open position with FirstEnergy Service Company, a subsidiary of FirstEnergy Corp. [SC00]As a participant in the Co-op/Intern Professional Development Program, you will be cultivating professional skills and performing professional level work. You won’t just be sitting in meetings and shadowing all summer; you’ll be actively contributing and doing the same work as other FirstEnergy employees on your team. You’ll receive on-the-job training and challenging assignments. You will also be assigned a Supervisor, a Coach/Mentor and a dedicated IT Intern Program Coordinator to help you maximize your learning and growth throughout your summer… and beyond. Internships with FirstEnergy are full-time, paid opportunities spanning 14 weeks. You must be actively enrolled in an accredited university or college.About NERC, CIP Standards and NERC 693 Reliability StandardsThe North American Electric Reliability Corporation (NERC) is a nonprofit international regulatory body dedicated to minimizing risks and enhancing the reliability and security of the power grid. To achieve this, electric utilities (like FirstEnergy) must adhere to specific standards:
The NERC Critical Infrastructure Protection (CIP) standards are a set of mandatory cybersecurity standards designed to protect the Bulk Electric System (BES) from cyber threats. These standards establish a baseline of cybersecurity measures that utility companies must follow to ensure the security and reliability of the North American power grid12.
The NERC 693 Reliability Standards define the requirements for planning and operating the North American bulk power system. These standards cover all stages of the energy process, from generation to distribution to transmission, ensuring the system’s reliability and stability34.
About the IT Standards AnalystAs an IT Standards Analyst on the Reliability Standards team, you will play a crucial role in maintaining adherence to these standards. IT Standards Analysts are responsible for maintaining, assessing, and improving the compliance posture for FirstEnergy Systems and processes, focusing primarily on the NERC CIP Standards and NERC 693 Reliability Standards.Examples of possible job duties and responsibilities of an IT Standards Analyst Intern:
Assisting in the preparation and maintenance of FE compliance procedures and evidence documentation related to the NERC CIP and NERC 693 Standards
Performing scheduled maintenance activities associated with regulatory requirements and creating evidence documentation used to demonstrate compliance
Performing and supporting internal compliance controls
Participating in compliance investigations and documenting root cause analysis
Creating and executing reports containing compliance data
Supporting self-certifications, data submittals, and compliance audits
Applicant Requirements:
Currently enrolled, full time, in a bachelor’s degree program at an accredited university/college focusing on Computer Science, Cyber Security, Engineering, Legal, or Business-related degree
Class Standing – Rising Junior
Maintain a minimum cumulative GPA of 2.5
Must have the ability to work without sponsorship (now or in the future)
Preferred Skills/Experience
Ability to think technically, research, analyze and document results
Strong communication skills to effectively annotate findings in both written and oral form
Ability to effectively work on multiple concurrent tasks and meet deadlines
Proficient experience with personal computer hardware, operating systems, and application software (office productivity tools)
Ideal Candidate :
Highly motivated to work independently, utilizing virtual technologies, and learn quickly
Must be organized and work well with priority changes
Willingness to undertake assignments involving unfamiliar subjects
Demonstrates strong communication skills, both verbal and written, to effectively participate on a team and in remote meetings and conference calls
Your Resume MUST Include:
Major/Minor/Degree
GPA
Anticipated graduation date
Resume Suggestions:We encourage you to include on your resume courses completed relevant to the position you are applying. Additionally, tell us about school projects where you utilized the skills needed for the position. Technology enthusiasts: be sure to describe your tech hobbies and use of technology outside of the classroom on your resume.To Apply:All applicants must create an account on FirstEnergy’s Career Opportunities website to be eligible and to apply for this position. IMPORTANT: Information regarding your application or the application process will be sent from a firstenergycorp.com email account. Please check your spam folder or add the firstenergycorp.com domain to your approved contacts or safe senders list.The ability to work remotely within the United States may be available based on business need. This option is not available in the states of California, Colorado, Illinois, Kentucky, Massachusetts, Montana, Nebraska, New York, Oregon or Washington at this time.
