Engineer- TX Maintenance

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 Engineering position is part of a team responsible for identifying high voltage transmission maintenance needs throughout the First Energy footprint.

• Work with operating companies and corporate personnel to generate and maintain a current list of potential transmission projects. Tasks include coordinating circuit inspections, analyzing circuit data, tracking circuit trends and creating new capital projects.

• Support project teams throughout development and execution to ensure both project scope and timelines are met.

• Lead the underground testing program. This includes coordinating underground line testing with the operating companies as well as coordinating yearly maintenance on existing facilities.

• Support the operating companies with emergent underground issues. This includes coordinating with external construction contractors as needed.

• Present projects to upper management for consideration, approval and funding.

• Conduct technical engineering reviews and develop designs of civil/electrical/mechanical aspects related to transmission line infrastructure.

• Participate in pre-engineering field review of the facilities, identify specific project work scope, interact with design engineers and field personnel responsible for project construction.

• Coordinate and schedule project meetings with internal and external sources.

• Investigate line operations, causes and identifying remedies to eliminate future operations.

• Interact with the North American Transmission Forum (NATF), EPRI, and other external entities as necessary.

• Conduct tests and inspections of products, services, or processes to evaluate quality or performance.

• Lead discussions with departments inside and outside of the facility in identifying project/process alternatives and solutions.

• Develop and implement technical process/project improvements and efficiencies with field personnel as necessary.

• Attend and participate in departmental meetings and activities as necessary.

• Review encroachments within our Transmission Rights-of Ways.

• Support of Transmission Line asset analytics initiatives as required.

• Maintain a safe workplace for coworkers and the community based upon knowledge of potential hazards and industry regulations/requirements.

• Must possess the ability to deliver quality, accurate work within established deadlines.

• The ability to mentor Rotational Engineers and Co-Ops that enter the department.

• 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 3 (three) years of Engineering experience is required.

• Knowledge of underground transmission systems (both XLPE and HPFF) is preferred.

• Knowledge of the electric transmission system, reliability standards and regional transmission organizations is preferred.

• Knowledge of NESC, NERC, and RF standards and policies of the electric utility industry is preferred.

• Experience in analyzing complex problems and demonstrating good judgment in decision making is essential.

• Demonstrated ability to manage diverse projects dealing with schedule, cost tracking and budget control.

• Demonstrated experience in accomplishing…