Engineer - Transmission Engineering

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First Energy (NYSE: FE) is dedicated to safety, reliability and operational excellence. Headquartered in Akron, Ohio, First Energy includes one of the nation's largest investor-owned electric systems, more than 24,500 miles of transmission lines that connect the Midwest and Mid-Atlantic regions, and a regulated generating fleet with a total capacity of 3,780 megawatts.

About the Opportunity This is an open position with First Energy Service Co., a subsidiary of First Energy Corp.  [SC00] The Transmission Engineer designs and conducts analyses of a variety of wood and steel transmission structures and structure foundations, calculates wire sags and clearances using PLS-CADD, calculates NESC and OSHA clearance requirements, develops design packages for construction, creates bills-of-material for transmission line projects, creates standards and associated process flows for transmission structures and lines, conducts a variety of technical research and analysis, interprets results and assists in implementation activities.

The ideal candidate will possess working knowledge of PLS-CADD. Additional experience with the Power Line Systems design suite, and foundation design experience using FAD Tools, Ensoft or similar program suites are a plus.

The successful candidate will provide a high level of service, continuous support, and proactive involvement surrounding technical subject matter to leadership and peers and will maintain a safe workplace for co-workers and the community based upon knowledge of potential hazards and industry regulations/requirements.

This is an on-site position located in Greensburg, PA.

Responsibilities include:

Developing and maintaining a safe environment for the transmission line network to ensure the safety of co­ workers, contractors, work crews and the general public.

Creating engineering designs and standards for transmission line projects that include wood and steel structures and structure foundations, line plan and profile, wire arrangements, field reports, transmission switch drawings and wire sag charts.

Directing survey crews and drafting personnel to gather and record data for transmission line design.

Supporting work crews during construction including office work and field visits.

Must be able to work independently as well as in teams to coordinate designs with other First Energy areas of responsibility including Siting and Permitting, Project Development, Project Management, Maintenance, Forestry, Real Estate, Substations and Construction, as well as the Regional operating companies.

Working with various industry and regulatory groups as required to learn and advocate industry best practices (e.g., EPRI, CEATI, EEi, NATF, etc.). Appearing on behalf of First Energy at local public zoning hearings and planning committee meetings, and state utility commission hearings as a subject matter expert.

Providing engineering support and mentorship to employees to assist in their learning of transmission line standards, procedures, designs and associated issues. Reviewing transmission line encroachments to ensure NESC clearance requirements are met. Coordinating encroachment responses with ROW Services and Transmission Line Maintenance personnel and ensure the public safety is protected.

Providing assistance during emergencies and storm related activities. Storm response duties may include time out of the office.

May be required to travel throughout the FE system and to other industry-related activities as necessary supporting First Energy transmission…