Equipment Engineer III - Transmission & Substation Services - Akron FirstEnergy Headquarters

About the OpportunityResponsibilities include, but are not limited to, the following:Individuals in this position will work with operating company and corporate personnel to generate and maintain a current list of potential transmission projects. Conduct technical engineering reviews and develop designs of civil aspects related to transmission line infrastructure.Prioritizing projects based on facility performance, outage history, number of customers impacted, etc.Evaluate Mining impacts and karst topography.Evaluate blasting designs for potential transmission asset impactsSupport slip and soil erosion mitigation effortsLead and or support transmission tower foundation inspection and restorationsPresenting projects to upper management for consideration, approval and funding.Individuals in this position will also be involved in pre-engineering field review of the facilities, identifying specific project work scope, interact with design engineers and field personnel responsible for project constructionPerforming periodic quality control field inspectionsCoordinating and scheduling project meetings with internal and external sourcesInvestigating line operations, causes and identifying remedies to eliminate future operationsInterfacing with the North American Transmission Forum (NATF), EPRI, and other external entities as necessaryConducting tests and inspections of products, services, or processes to evaluate quality or performanceLeading discussions with departments inside and outside of the facility in identifying project/process alternatives and solutionsDeveloping and implementing technical process/project improvements and efficiencies with field personnel as necessaryAttending and participating in departmental meetings and activities as necessaryReviewing encroachments within our Transmission Rights-of WaysMaintaining a safe workplace for coworkers and the community based upon knowledge of potential hazards and industry regulations/requirementsMust possess the ability to deliver quality, accurate work within established deadlinesThe ability to mentor Rotational Engineers and Co-Ops that enter the departmentAn 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. Equipment 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. Civil Engineering is preferred.A Fundamentals of Engineering (FE) Certificate is preferred.Minimum of 3 (three) years of Engineering experience is required.Mining experience preferredBlasting experience preferredKnowledge of the electric transmission system, reliability standards and regional transmission organizations is preferredKnowledge 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 essentialDemonstrated ability to manage diverse projects dealing with schedule, cost tracking and budget controlDemonstrated experience in accomplishing responsibilities in a timely manner through maximizing organizational resources, financial decision making and employing logical engineering approachesStrong interpersonal skills and the ability to work independently, as well as collaboratively, with multiple departments in multiple locationsEffective written and verbal communication skills and ability to perform in a professional manner including the ability to make formal technical presentations to various management levelsProficient computer skills (Microsoft Office) and AutoCAD required with core understanding of applicable technical products and/or services.Ability to work in both an office and field environmentWilling and able to support travel to various company locations (including overnight travel) as neededEquipment 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. Civil 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 required with a BS in Engineering Technology.All employees must have an account to use a FirstEnergy computer to apply for jobs. If you do not know if you have an account, please contact the IT Service Desk at View phone number on click.appcast.io, Option 1 - 1 for assistance.FirstEnergy Human Resources TeamFull timePosting Date: 2026-09-22