Electrical Engineer, Models & Studies

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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.

Akron OH, Greensburg PA, Reading PA, Fairmont WV

Expires 6/18

This is an open position with First Energy Service Co., a subsidiary of First Energy Corp. Primary reporting locations are Akron, Ohio.

• Maintain and update First Energy steady-state load‑flow models, primarily responsible for one of First Energy’s three control areas.
• Incorporate newly in‑service facilities and forecast future system conditions.
• Prepare, review, and maintain steady‑state contingency (CON) files for the First Energy system.
• Support power system modeling activities using Model On Demand (MOD) software.
• Provide accurate supporting data for internal and external compliance activities, audits, and regulatory submissions.
• Develop and recommend generator voltage schedules to Transmission Operations in support of reliable and efficient system performance.
• Collaborate closely with Transmission Planning, Operations, Circuit Ratings, Short Circuit Impedances, Forecasting, and First Energy Operating Companies to gather data and accurately model anticipated system conditions.
• Respond to data and modeling requests from internal and external stakeholders in a timely and accurate manner.
• Compare and validate system data across multiple information sources to identify and correct model errors.

• Bachelor of Science degree in Electrical Engineering from an ABET accredited institution is required. Acceptable alternatives: a Professional Engineer’s (PE) License; a Bachelor of Science degree in Engineering Technology from an ABET accredited institution; a Bachelor’s degree in Electrical, Civil or Mechanical Engineering or a 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.
• Engineering experience:
  Minimum of 5 years of engineering experience with a BS in Engineering or minimum of 7 years of engineering experience with a BS in Engineering Technology.
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  Engineering (FE) Certificate is preferred.
• Proficiency with industry modeling tools such as GE PSLF, PSS®E, PSAT/VSAT, PowerGEM TARA, and familiarity with Model On Demand (MOD).
• Prior experience with MOD is preferred.
• Strong Excel skills; basic programming or scripting experience (e.g., Python) preferred.
• Ability to work with multiple databases to enter, extract, and validate system data.
• Experience supporting compliance activities and preparing technical documentation.
• Strong analytical, problem‑solving, and troubleshooting skills.
• Ability to work independently and collaboratively across Transmission Planning, Operations, and external stakeholders.
• Highly organized, detail‑oriented, and able to handle multiple priorities accurately and efficiently.

Exempt

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