Equipment Engineer III​/IV

Responsibilities include:

Relay Testing System support

Provide technical support to field personnel for the use of the relay test software

Developing, Testing, and Issuing Relay Test Routines Provide training to field personnel on the use of the relay test software

Field support and oversight of maintenance activities and documentation

Assisting field personnel with testing methods and documentation for protection systems, including relays, communications equipment, trip coils, DC systems, control circuitry, sensing devices, and Sudden Pressure Relays (SPRs)
Perform regular substation asset field walkdowns to verify asset inventories after construction project completion

Commissioning record reviews

Review and follow up on maintenance orders programmatically flagged for equipment issues or incomplete documentation.

Assistance with CIP field visits for outside vendors Assist in the annual onsite CIP cyber vulnerability assessments

Provide technical support to the substation groups for regulatory commitments, specifically NERC requirements PRC-005, PRC-012, and state requirements. Including:

Assist field personnel with NERC PRC-005 documentation requirements

Provide ad-hoc training to new personnel on NERC compliance responsibilities

Assisting in the education of others on technical subject matters and in the improvement of technical programs and process effectiveness

Assist in the development or modification of First Energy Substation Maintenance Practices Maintaining a safe workplace for coworkers and the community based upon knowledge of potential hazards and industry regulations/requirements

Supporting the emergency plan through participation in assigned storm duties including hazard responding.

Ability to work both independently and in unison with others including regional and plant personnel as well as other departments/sections and outside vendors.

Willingness to travel throughout the First Energy system including periodic overnight stays.

An employee hired at the Engineer IV level will be expected to perform all of the above responsibilities with more proficiency, and in a more independent manner. Further, the Engineer IV level employee will be assigned additional responsibilities related to those above.

Qualifications at the Engineer III level 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.

Proficiency / comfort working with large amounts of data preferred

Strong consideration will be given to those with previous experience in the design, maintenance or testing of substation equipment. Also, familiarity with the understanding, application, and communication of microprocessor-based protection and control equipment is considered beneficial.

Experience with SEL products and software, Doble (Enoserv) RTS, and other Doble testing programs is also beneficial.

Commitment to First Energy’s Safety Policies and the Accident Prevention Handbook.

Understanding of First Energy’s Manual of Operations, preferred.

Valid driver’s license and reliable transportation. Must be able to manage and prioritize multiple projects simultaneously and be able to…