Engineer, Electrical Engineering

First Energy 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.

First Energy (NYSE: FE) is dedicated to integrity, safety, reliability and operational excellence. Headquartered in Akron, Ohio, First Energy 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.

This is an open position with First Energy Service Company, a subsidiary of First Energy Corp.

All employees who apply for a posted position must notify their supervisors that they have applied. Employees who have not been in their current positions for at least one year or who are in a position with specific requirements beyond one year, must obtain approval from their supervisor before applying.

This position will support FEU’s NERC PRC-005 Maintenance program, substation practices, and FEU’s Compliance and Industry Engagement activities. This entails providing technical support and subject matter equipment expertise of electrical maintenance practices and methods, substation safety guidelines, utility industry standards, and regulatory compliance requirements.

The reporting location can be any of the FE facilities.

• Providing support and oversight to FE regulatory compliance commitments, specifically NERC substation maintenance requirements and state maintenance requirements.
• Reviewing and following up on maintenance orders to identify equipment issues or incomplete documentation.
• Conducting or reviewing Apparent or Root Cause analysis related to maintenance compliance issues.
• Providing ad-hoc training to new personnel on NERC compliance responsibilities.
• Support the development and modification of First Energy Substation Maintenance Practices and other technical documents.
• Participating in industry events as a subject matter expert.
• Supporting the emergency plan through participation in assigned storm duties, including hazard responding.
• Creating an environment of accountability and a sense of urgency for meeting agreed-upon expectations/deadlines.
• Maintaining a safe workplace for coworkers and the community based upon knowledge of exposures, industry regulations, and operating experiences.
• Must possess the ability to deliver quality, accurate work within established deadlines.
• Mentoring Rotational Engineers and Co-Ops that enter the department.

An employee hired at the Engineer IV level will be expected to perform all of the above responsibilities with more proficiency, and in a more independent manner. Further, the Engineer IV level employee will be assigned additional responsibilities related to those above.

• Bachelor of Science degree in Electrical Engineering, Civil, or Mechanical Engineering 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, Civil, or Mechanical Engineering or technical field of study (non-ABET) plus an advanced degree in Electrical Engineering, Civil, or Mechanical Engineering from a university with an ABET accredited Bachelor’s program.
• A Fundamentals of Engineering (FE) Certificate is preferred.
• Minimum of 2 years of Engineering experience is required.
• A working knowledge of electrical engineering, transmission substation equipment, transmission system protection and transmission system operations are desired
• Prior experience with root cause analysis, Six Sigma and / or statistical analysis is desired
• Must have strong analytical and problem-solving skills, along with excellent verbal and written communication skills
• Must possess the ability to continue to learn and grow, work across First Energy, and deliver results
• Knowledge of the electric transmission system, reliability standards and regional transmission organizations is preferred.
• Knowledge of NERC and RF standards and policies of the…