Engineer V - Energy Delivery Distribution Standards - Akron FirstEnergy Headquarters

FirstEnergy at a Glance

We 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 safety, reliability, and operational excellence. Headquartered in Akron, Ohio, FirstEnergy includes one of the nation's largest investor-owned electric systems, more than 24,500 miles of transmission lines that connect the Midwest and Mid-Atlantic regions, and a regulated generating fleet with a total capacity of 3,780 megawatts.

About the Opportunity

This is an open position with FirstEnergy Service Co., a subsidiary of FirstEnergy Corp. [SC00

This engineer provides technical expertise and project support for distribution engineering standards and distribution design across the entire FirstEnergy footprint. The position involves coordination of projects / objectives between the operating companies and various corporate groups including but not limited to, Distribution Standards, Distribution Planning and Protection, Distribution Engineering, supply Chain, and IT.

The individual serves a critical role in helping FirstEnergy Utilities meet and comply with regulatory commitment. this position is key to implementing technological improvements, supporting rulemaking proceedings, and driving Energy Delivery leadership initiatives. The engineer works across FirstEnergy, peer utilities, industry user groups and manufacturing partners to provide technical expertise to FirstEnergy.

• Creating Engineering practices, material specifications, field guides and construction standards for distribution line projects.
• Analyzing standards and equipment issues and recommending appropriate solutions and alternate design options.
• Reviewing manufacturer drawings for compliance with specifications.
• Coordinating working groups of Distribution engineering and planning and operating company end users to confirm best practices are being followed and available tools and technology are being leveraged.
• Working with operating company and work force development to ensure accurate training materials are available for end users.
• Documenting proposed enhancements and implementation for distribution standards.
• Participating on weekly / monthly department status calls for projects.
• Championing adherence to established Distribution Standards.
• Providing critical support to operating companies, energy delivery leadership, and legal (e.g. incoming / outgoing regulatory complaints) and provide technical advice and education to users.
• Conducting research / analyze industry data to identify, develop and implement best practices for Energy delivery including an effective asset management process
• Attending industry user group meetings as necessary to support FirstEnergy as a premier utility, including but not limited to Electric Power Research Institute (EPRI), IEEE, National Electric Energy Testing Research and Applications Center (NEETRAC), Etc.
• Supporting the storm response process as either a storm analyst, hazard dispatcher, hazard responder, or in another corporate storm role.

An employee hired at the Engineer V level will be expected to perform the above responsibilities with the highest proficiency, and in an independent manner. The Engineer V level employee will be assigned additional responsibilities related to those above.

Qualifications include:

• Bachelor of Science degree in Electrical Engineering (BSEE) from an ABET accredited institution is required. Acceptable alternatives are: (1) a Professional Engineer's (PE) License (2) a Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering or technical field of study (non-ABET) plus an advanced degree in Electrical Engineering from a university with an ABET accredited bachelor's program.
• Eight (8) years of engineering experience and three (3) years of engineering experience at the Engineer IV level or equivalent work experience.
• A PE License or an advanced degree is strongly encouraged for consideration as an Engineer V. Strong consideration will be given to those with previous experience in transmission planning and protection, transmission operations, distribution planning and protection, distribution operations, power system analysis, or substation engineering.
• Performs in accordance with the FirstEnergy Core Values & Behaviors, leads by example, and demonstrates how these values and behaviors align with the Company’s mission, priorities, objectives, and interests.
• Generally considered as a Subject Matter Expert in one or more subjects and sought out internally for consultation.
• Expert knowledge of section-level, department-level, and business unit information, as well as how decisions impact the Company; Ability to influence decisions made by business unit leadership, as well as leaders from other business units.
• Proficient in the use of power systema analysis software such as PSLF, PSS/E,TARA, and other related planning software.
• Proficient with Python, Visual Basic, or other programming language preferred.
• Proficient in the use of various FirstEnergy applications such as OPPM, EDOA, EMS, PI, GISView, TAMI, TLL, and other applications is preferred.
• Demonstrate familiarity with PJM, RFC and NERC practices, procedures and requirements in the areas of transmission planning criteria and principles.
• Demonstrated abilities of effective analytical and reasoning capabilities, refined oral and written communication skills, including ability to effectively structure and confidently present information to peers, TPP management and executive leadership of FE.
• Ability to work independently or as part of a team effort on assignments that may be broad in nature involving the compilation, preparation, and analysis of various statistical/analytical data, reports, statements, studies, or projects.
• Must adhere to FirstEnergy's Standards of Conduct and FERC compliance obligations.
• Must live within a 45-minute commute to the FirstEnergy service territory

Benefits, Compensation & Workforce Diversity
At 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.
Safety
Safety 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.
Position Classification

Exempt

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