Electrical Engineer, Models & Special Studies

FirstEnergy 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.

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.

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

About the Opportunity

This is an open position with FirstEnergy Service Co., a subsidiary of FirstEnergy 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 FirstEnergy 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 FirstEnergy Operations, FirstEnergy 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 FirstEnergy 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 required with a BS in Engineering Technology.

Benefits, Compensation & Workforce Diversity

At 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.

Safety

Safety 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 Classification

Exempt