FirstEnergy Corp

Electrical Engineer, Transmission Planning

FirstEnergy Corp • $80K — $100K *
Akron, OH 44312In-Person
Energy & Utilities
5 - 7 years of experience
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Qualifications

  • Bachelor of Science in Electrical Engineering (BSEE) from an ABET accredited institution required, or a PE License or a non-ABET degree with an advanced degree in engineering.
  • Fundamentals of Engineering (FE) Certificate or Professional Engineer's (PE) License preferred.
  • Minimum of 5 years of engineering experience required.
  • Proficiency in power system analysis software such as PSLF, PSS/E, TARA, etc.
  • Familiarity with PJM, RFC, and NERC transmission planning criteria and procedures.
  • Strong analytical, reasoning, and communication skills with the ability to present information effectively.
  • Ability to work autonomously or collaboratively on diverse engineering projects.

Responsibilities

  • Provide technical support and studies for transmission infrastructure projects and capital budgets.
  • Ensure timely completion of transmission system studies complying with NERC, PJM, and FE criteria.
  • Identify and justify mitigation projects for planning criteria deficiencies based on system studies.
  • Develop annual capital budgets and prepare presentations for the capital portfolio process.
  • Support the Operations Center during severe weather or abnormal conditions with quick evaluations and operational recommendations.
  • Collaborate with industry groups to uphold FE's commitments and forward their methodologies.
  • Prepare regulatory and compliance documents for state and federal commissions.

Benefits

  • Opportunities for professional development and continued education.
  • Supportive team environment with a focus on safety and integrity.
  • Involvement in innovative projects impacting community and environment.
  • Flexible work arrangements to meet employee needs.
  • Comprehensive health benefits to support employee wellbeing.
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Job Description

About the Opportunity

The Transmission Planning Engineer position is responsible for transmission planning functions across FirstEnergy's transmission and subtransmission systems in the FirstEnergy area. The primary focus is on studying and planning the safe and reliable operation of transmission and subtransmission lines and substations. In addition, the position is responsible for performing studies related to generation and load interconnections attaching to the system within the assigned planning areas. The engineer will perform transmission planning activities with input from the operating companies, other utilities, generator owners, the Regional Transmission Organization, and Regional Reliability Organizations. The position has the responsibility to initiate, recommend, and assist in the development of the capital portfolio for reliability related projects within the planning area of responsibility. The position works closely with the Operations Center to provide support during storms, heavy loading periods, and abnormal system events.

Responsibilities Include:
  • Providing technical support and studies to develop transmission and subtransmission infrastructure projects, plans, and capital budgets to maintain the reliability and integrity of the FE system.
  • Performing timely completion of bulk and area transmission systems studies ensuring compliance with NERC, PJM and FE planning criteria.
  • Proposing and economically justifying recommended mitigation projects to any planning criteria deficiencies identified through system studies. If capital projects cannot be implemented in the needed timeframe, a detailed operating solution is prepared and presented to Operations for review and implementation.
  • Performing development of annual capital budgets by requesting cost estimates and preparing presentations associated with the capital portfolio process.
  • Performing studies associated with the connection of new loads, generators and merchant transmission projects.
  • Providing support to the Operations Centers when required, such as during severe weather, heavy loading or abnormal system events. Frequently this support requires rapid turn-around of an evaluation of whether the system can accommodate an outage and remain in a secure condition should the next contingency occur. It could also involve operational recommendations to alleviate abnormal system conditions, abnormal voltages, or equipment overloads.
  • Working with various industry groups to meet requirements / obligations that FE has within the industry, and actively promote FE ideas / methods / procedures that the industry should be using as it moves forward. Formal industry groups include NERC, RFC and PJM.
  • Preparing responses to state and federal commission requests for information
  • Providing technical testimony for regulatory and legal inquiries as assigned
  • Supporting efforts to prepare submittals for compliance related to various planning related activities.
  • Participating in the annual maintenance of the department's planning philosophy, facility connection document, and other procedures and documents.
  • Preparing work products to meet requirements of various governmental agencies, such as public utility commissions, other state agencies, FERC, and other federal agencies, by providing input to filings as required.
  • May be required to travel throughout the FE system and to other industry related activities.

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 IVQualifications 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.

About FirstEnergy Corp

FirstEnergy is a diversified energy company headquartered in Akron, Ohio. Its subsidiaries and affiliates are involved in the generation, transmission and distribution of electricity, as well as energy management and other energy-related services. Its seven electric utility operating companies comprise the nation's fifth largest investor-owned electric system, serving 4.5 million customers within 36,100 square miles of Ohio, Pennsylvania and New Jersey; and its generation subsidiaries control more than 14,000 megawatts of capacity. Our Corporate Vision is to become a leading regional energy provider.

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Learn more about FirstEnergy Corp
Size
12,395 employees
Market Cap
$23.8 billion
Industry
Energy & Utilities
Net Income
$1 billion
Founded
1997
5 Year Trend
+0.8%
Revenue
$10.7 billion
NASDAQ
FE
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