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 OpportunityThese are open positions with FirstEnergy Service Co., a subsidiary of FirstEnergy Corp. [FEU].There are positions available in OH, PA, WV, MD and NJ. Relocation assistance is available for qualified candidates.At FirstEnergy, we Design, Construct, Protect, Maintain, Monitor, Operate and Report on the 24,000 miles of Transmission Lines and 1,315 substations and equipment that connect them. We are committed to developing a diverse workforce, reflective of the communities we serve, by recruiting and retaining talented employees from a variety of backgrounds. With opportunities to explore interests, each employee is encouraged to develop skills and advance their careers in a good work-life balance environment with flexible working arrangements.Engineering Opportunities Include:
Commissioning & Substation Maintenance engineers provide field engineering services and technical support for the maintenance, construction, testing and commissioning of substation equipment up to and including 500kV. Equipment includes power transformers, circuit breakers, CCVT's, Cap Banks, SVC's, associated relay protection and control equipment, and SCADA systems. Maintenance and commissioning activities can be of either new or modifications to existing substations.
Transmission & Substation Support engineers provide technical support for substation equipment, sponsor condition based asset replacement projects, assist with the development of Substation Maintenance Practices & Methods, provide regulatory support for substation equipment and support FirstEnergy’s industry engagement programs.
Transmission Line Services engineers provide field engineering services and technical support to many business units. Engineers manage inspection and maintenance programs, develop specifications and standards related to transmission line maintenance activities, and evaluate encroachments. Engineers also lead project sponsorship activities to support condition-based projects, manage emergency restoration projects, and support asset analytics.
Transmission Planning engineers are responsible for studying and planning the safe and reliable operation of transmission and sub-transmission lines and substations, performing studies related to generation and load interconnections attaching to the system.
Transmission Protection engineers analyze the transmission and sub-transmission systems during computer simulated disturbances, specify digital protection and control (P&C) equipment installations, design programming for this equipment and review and adjust as necessary P&C equipment responses to actual disturbances to ensure problems are isolated quickly and safely with minimal impact to customer electrical service.
Models & Special Studies engineers support the modeling and special study efforts including development, maintenance, and testing of software models on multiple platforms representing the transmission and sub-transmission systems.
Circuit Ratings engineers are responsible for the modeling of the transmission and sub-transmission lines, system interconnections, transmission and sub-transmission substations and transformers to ensure system accuracy, results, and reliable operation. Including the modeling of facility ratings of equipment such as lines and transformers and modeling aspects of power flow models.
Scoping & Estimating engineers create project scopes and estimates for transmission line and substation projects. Engineers work within multiple teams of engineers, business analysts, drafters and designers engaged in preliminary engineering design, from the request for project scope and estimation through construction and record update.
Transmission & Substation Design engineers support design at the request for project estimation through construction and record update. Engineers oversee design projects and advise of any issues that could impair the successful completion of the project on a proactive basis.
Major Equipment engineers oversee transmission and substation equipment procurement for projects and manage equipment standards. Engineers work within multiple teams of engineers and specialists engaged in engineering design to develop equipment specifications, procurement documents, bid packages, and bid evaluations for transmission and substation equipment.
Quality Assurance & Quality Control engineers support the review of engineering designs, equipment, and standards. Engineers support drafters and designers engaged in a wide variety of engineering design.
Qualifications include:
Bachelors of Science degree in Electrical, Civil or Mechanical Engineering (BSEE, BSCE, BSME) from an ABET accredited institution is required. Acceptable alternatives are: (1) a Professional Engineer’s (PE) License (2) a Bachelor’s degree in Electrical, Civil or Mechanical Engineering or technical field of study (non-ABET) plus an advanced degree in Electrical, Civil or Mechanical Engineering from a university with an ABET accredited Bachelor’s program.
A Fundamentals of Engineering (FE) License is preferred.
Minimum of 2 (two) years of Engineering experience is required.
Strong consideration will be given to those with previous utility experience.
Superior written and verbal communication skills
Assisting in the education of others on technical subject matters and in the improvement of technical programs and process effectiveness.
Maintaining a safe workplace for coworkers and the community based upon a developing knowledge of potential hazards, industry regulations/requirements and company practices.
Producing results that have a direct, positive impact on the Company.
Consistently anticipating customer needs and deliver high quality results.
Deliver quality, accurate work within established deadlines.
Willingness to travel throughout the FirstEnergy system including occasional overnight stays when necessary.
Valid driver's license and reliable transportation.
Benefits, Compensation & Workforce DiversityAt FirstEnergy, employees are key to our success. We depend on their talents to meet the challenges of our changing business environment. We are committed to rewarding individual and team efforts through our total rewards philosophy which includes competitive pay plus incentive compensation, a company-sponsored pension plan, 401(k) savings plan with matching employer contribution, a choice of medical, prescription drug, dental, vision, and life insurance programs, as well as skills development training with tuition reimbursement. Please visit our website at www.firstenergycorp.com to learn more about all of our employee rewards programs. FirstEnergy proudly supports workforce diversity. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, religion, color, national origin, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, status as a protected veteran, or status as a qualified individual with a disability. No recruiters or agencies without a previously signed contract. Unable to sponsor or transfer H-1B visas at this time.SafetySafety is a core value for FirstEnergy and is essential to all of our business activities. We ensure employees have the tools, information, and processes to perform their duties in a manner that assures safety for themselves, their co-workers, our customers and the public. Our goals are to provide a safe work environment, to maintain an accident-free, injury-free workplace, and to promote and maintain public safety. To meet these goals, we dedicate ourselves to achieving world-class safety standards.
