Electrical Engineer, Models & Special Studies

Job Description

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.

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

About the Opportunity

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

Responsibilities include:

• System modeling and data Synchronization of the transmission and sub-transmission lines, system interconnections, transmission and sub-transmission substations and transformers to ensure system accuracy, results, and reliable operation.
• Support maintenance of First Energy system models that reflect the most up-to-date system topology, ratings, impedances, and equipment capabilities and parameters.
• Ensure coordination of modeling information with applicable internal and external entities including First Energy Operations, First Energy Regional Planning, Neighboring Transmission Owners, PJM, Reliability First, and NERC.
• Coordinate with internal stakeholders for yearly internal 5-year breaker duty studies as well as short circuit calculations for PJM or other Transmission Owner requests and PJM Queue studies.
• 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.
• Performs and oversees the performance of calculations using company standard software, and proprietary manufacturer software.
• 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.
• Performing transmission modeling activities with the operating companies, other utilities, nonutility generation, the Regional Transmission Organization (PJM), and Reliability Councils (Reliability First).

Engineer II Qualifications include:

• 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.

Engineer III Qualification Include:

• 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.

Engineer IV

Qualifications include:

• 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…