Transmission Design Engineer

FirstEnergy at a GlanceWe 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.FirstEnergy (NYSE: FE) is dedicated to integrity, safety, reliability and operational excellence. Headquartered in Akron, Ohio, FirstEnergy 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.About the OpportunityThis is an open position with FirstEnergy Service Co., a subsidiary of FirstEnergy Corp. (FEU)
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 ahighlevel of service, continuous support, and proactive involvement surrounding technical subjectmattertoleadership andpeers andwillmaintain asafeworkplace forco-workers and the community based upon knowledge of potential hazards and industry regulations/requirements.This is an on-site position is located in either Akron, OH or Greensburg, PA.Responsibilitiesinclude:Developing and maintaining asafeenvironment forthetransmission linenetwork toensurethesafetyofco­ workers, contractors, work crews and the general public.Creating engineering designs and standards for transmission line projects that include wood and steel structures andstructurefoundations, lineplanandprofile,wirearrangements, fieldreports, transmission switch drawings and wire sag charts.Directingsurveycrewsanddraftingpersonneltogatherandrecorddatafortransmission linedesign.Supportingworkcrewsduringconstructionincludingofficeworkandfieldvisits.Mustbeabletowork independentlyaswellasinteams tocoordinate designs withotherFirstEnergy areas ofresponsibilityincluding SitingandPermitting, Project Development, Project Management, Maintenance, Forestry, Real Estate, Substations and Construction, as well as the Regional operating companies.Working withvariousindustry andregulatory groups asrequired tolearnandadvocate industry best practices (e.g., EPRI, CEATI, EEi, NATF, etc.).Appearing onbehalf ofFirstEnergy atlocalpubliczoninghearings andplanning committee meetings, and state utility commission hearings as a subject matter expert.Providing engineering support andmentorship toemployees toassistintheirlearning oftransmission line standards, procedures, designs and associated issues.Reviewing transmission line encroachments to ensure NESC clearance requirements are met. Coordinating encroachment responseswithROWServicesandTransmission LineMaintenance personnel and ensure the public safety is protected.Providing assistance duringemergencies andstormrelatedactivities.Storm response dutiesmayinclude time out of the office.May berequired totravelthroughout theFEsystem andtoother industry-relatedactivities asnecessary supporting FirstEnergy transmission initiativesQualifications include:Bachelors 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 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.AFundamentalsofEngineering (FE)Certificate ispreferred.Minimumof2(two)yearsofEngineeringexperienceisrequired.Demonstrated leadership skills;capable ofcommunicating,motivating, anddriving positivechangeand improvement.Mustpossessstrongorganizational,computerandproblemsolvingskills.Working knowledge ofAutoCADandPLS-CADDisaplus.Demonstrated abilities of effective analytical and reasoning capabilities, good communication skills, includingabilitytoeffectively structureandconfidently presentinformation topeers,industrywork groups, regulatory bodies, and leadership of FirstEnergy.Mustbeabletohandlea varietyofcomplexissuesand assignments.MustadheretoFirstEnergy'sCode ofConductandindustrycompliance obligations.Benefits, Compensation & Workforce DiversityAt FirstEnergy, employees are key to our success. We depend on their talents to meet the challenges of our changing business environment. We are committed to rewarding individual and team efforts through our total rewards philosophy which includes competitive pay plus incentive compensation, a company-sponsored pension plan, 401(k) savings plan with matching employer contribution, a choice of medical, prescription drug, dental, vision, and life insurance programs, as well as skills development training with tuition reimbursement. Please visit our website at to learn more about all of our employee rewards programs. FirstEnergy proudly supports workforce diversity. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, religion, color, national origin, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, status as a protected veteran, or status as a qualified individual with a disability. No recruiters or agencies without a previously signed contract. Unable to sponsor or transfer H-1B visas at this time.SafetySafety is a core value for FirstEnergy and is essential to all of our business activities. We ensure employees have the tools, information, and processes to perform their duties in a manner that assures safety for themselves, their co-workers, our customers and the public. Our goals are to provide a safe work environment, to maintain an accident-free, injury-free workplace, and to promote and maintain public safety. To meet these goals, we dedicate ourselves to achieving world-class safety standards.Position ClassificationExemptFirstEnergy Human Resources TeamFull timePosting Date: