Power System Engineer; OH, PA, WV

Job Description

First Energy Service Co., a subsidiary of First Energy Corp. [FEU] is hiring for the following position.

Location:

Onsite - Akron OH, Fairmont WV, Greensburg PA, Reading PA

• Short circuit impedance modeling of the transmission and sub-transmission lines, system interconnections, transmission and sub-transmission substations and transformers to ensure system accuracy, compliance with NERC standards and reliable operation.
• Modeling impedances of lines and transformers, air switch capability, and modeling aspects of power flow models.
• Performing transmission modeling activities with the operating companies, other utilities, nonutility customer load/generation, PJM, and Reliability First.
• Discussions and resolutions to modeling discrepancies, questions and compliance concerns.
• Developing and maintaining applications, queries, and macros.
• Actively participate on industry working groups and forums to ensure the First Energy is viewed as an engaged leader in transmission activities.
• Continually seek opportunities to increase internal and external customer satisfaction and broaden/deepen relationships with neighboring companies, PJM, Reliability First, and NERC.
• Promote a diverse and inclusive work environment that values an open exchange of ideas to promote innovation.

• Bachelor 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 of Science degree in Engineering Technology from an ABET accredited institution (3) 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.
  
  Electrical Engineering is preferred.
• A Fundamentals of Engineering (FE) Certificate is preferred.
• Minimum of 2 (two) years of Engineering experience is required.

• Bachelor 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 of Science degree in Engineering Technology from an ABET accredited institution (3) 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.
  
  Electrical Engineering is preferred.
• A Fundamentals of Engineering (FE) Certificate is preferred.
• Minimum of 3 (three) years of Engineering experience is required.

• Bachelor 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 of Science degree in Engineering Technology from an ABET accredited institution (3) 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.
  
  Electrical Engineering is preferred.
• A Fundamentals of Engineering (FE) Certificate is preferred.
• Minimum of 5 (five) years of Engineering experience is required with a BS in Engineering or minimum of 7 (seven) years of Engineering experience is required with a BS in Engineering Technology.

At First Energy, 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…