FirstEnergy Corp

Engineer, Advanced Distribution Management Systems

FirstEnergy Corp$80K — $100K *
Akron, OH 44312In-Person
Energy & Utilities
Less than 5 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • Bachelor's in Electrical, Civil, or Mechanical Engineering from ABET accredited institution required
  • Professional Engineer's (PE) License acceptable alternative
  • Minimum 2 years of engineering experience for Engineer II; 3 for Engineer III; 5 for Engineer IV
  • FE (Fundamentals of Engineering) Certificate preferred
  • Advanced degrees in related fields are recognized as acceptable alternatives for non-ABET degrees

Responsibilities

  • Commit to safety across all ADMS applications and their impact
  • Develop best practices and procedures for system functionality
  • Support design and testing of ADMS applications
  • Assist with product releases, updates, and testing
  • Coordinate with various departments for system enhancements
  • Provide support during operational situations and storms
  • Monitor and resolve functionality issues within advanced applications

Benefits

  • Comprehensive health benefits
  • Retirement savings plan with company match
  • Paid time off for vacation and holidays
  • Opportunities for professional development and training
  • Employee assistance programs
Full Job Description
Job Description

Job Title: Advanced Distribution Management System

FirstEnergy

AbouttheOpportunity

This is an open position with FirstEnergy Service Co., a subsidiary of FirstEnergy Corp.

The Advanced Distribution Management Systems (ADMS) organization is part of the Transmission Operation organization and is the business unit "owners" that manage OMS, DMS (including real-time model management) and Advanced Applications (Real-Time Powerflow, Distribution Automation and Volt/Var Optimization

This position is responsible for various responsibilities within the ADMS Systems group, and will work closely with DCC Support, ADMS Analytics and Reporting, GIS modelling/mapping, IT support groups, DCC's, vendors, industry groups and various other stakeholders to support and enhance the tools and processes within the Distribution System Operations organization.

Note- Successful candidates may be located within the FirstEnergy operating area but is subject to the hiring manager's approval.

Responsibilities include:

  • Demonstrate a strong commitment to all aspects of safety, especially the impacts of ADMS systems within our control centers and field operation organizations.
  • Develop and implement best practices and initiatives pertaining to system functionalities along with associated processes and procedures.
  • Support the continued design, testing and enhancements of core ADMS applications including a focus on ADMS requirements and functionality. This includes the on-going documentation of testing, troubleshooting and enhancements of the product.
  • Support new product releases and system updates through testing and implementation.
  • Work with DCC Support and Reliability Reporting groups when required to support system(s) testing requirements, functionality verification and process adherence.
  • Work with IT, Work Management, WFD and other key organizations on the configurations and product enhancements of these applications to ensure systems and processes stay aligned.
  • Provide support to DCC's and field organizations during normal and storm situations.
  • Working with and across groups and organizations - Design, develop, test, and implement functionality associated with the advanced features of ADMS Systems, applications, integrations, and functionalities.
  • Support the expansion of Advanced Applications (AA) across the FE footprint including design, testing and implementation on an OpCo-by-OpCo basis.
  • Assist with the monitoring, troubleshooting and resolution of AA's device and circuit health issues.
  • Assist with the monitoring, continued development, and enhancements of real-time power flow functionality within the NMS in pursuit to continue to improve its consistency and accuracy on a per circuit basis across the FE footprint
  • Working with and across groups and organizations to support SCADA integrations to ensure all systems and functionalities are maintained
  • Support process adherence for those associated and impactful to the functionality of these operational systems including but not limited to Model Management and Switching and Tagging.


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.


Position Classification

Exempt

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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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12,395 employees
Market Cap
$23.8 billion
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Net Income
$1 billion
Founded
1997
5 Year Trend
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Revenue
$10.7 billion
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