Substation Design Standards Engineer

Overview

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.

About the Opportunity

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

This is an on-site position located in either Akron, Ohio, Morristown, NJ, Fairmont, WV, or Reading or Greensburg, Pennsylvania.

Position

Substation Design Standards Engineer. The role requires self-direction to create and manage engineering designs, equipment and standards for the Substation Engineering group within FirstEnergy. The position will work with a staff of engineers, survey crews, drafters / layouts, both internal and external, on projects from estimation through construction and record update. The role reports on project progress and advises of issues that could affect successful completion. It provides technical support to Substation and Transmission personnel, Real Estate, Project Management and Construction crews, verifying safety, accuracy, and budget alignment to meet in-service dates.

Responsibilities

• Creating engineering designs and work scope for substation projects and confirming documentation and support is available to necessary personnel. Items may include steel structures, foundations, clearances, layout drawings, grounding, oil containment, lightning protection, schematics, and wiring diagrams.
• Ensure designs support a safe environment for transmission lines and substations personnel, contractors and the public.
• Prepare bills-of-material and specifications to procure equipment and materials for a substation project.
• Prepare and file applications and supporting documentation for engineering permits when necessary.
• Review NESC clearance requirements and coordinate with Maintenance personnel to ensure public safety.
• Assist Real Estate in acquiring substation property by coordinating sketches, maps, exhibits and easement plans.
• Direct technical personnel to gather and record data for substation design projects.
• Work with outside engineering firms, vendors, equipment manufacturers and consultants.
• Provide engineering support to employees to learn standards, procedures, designs, and related issues.
• Analyze engineering issues, structures, equipment, etc., and recommend solutions and alternative designs.
• Prepare estimates for proposed projects.
• Review manufacturer drawings for compliance with specifications.
• Conduct design reviews, plant audits, and test witnessing at manufacturer facilities as necessary.
• Evaluate equipment ratings and requirements to facilitate ordering aligned with project in-service dates.
• Manage equipment orders for substation projects from initial request through delivery (technical details, bid evaluation, schedule, drawing review, design review, testing, and delivery).
• Support cross-unit communication regarding project needs and convene internal schedule compliance review meetings to ensure deliverables meet schedule and budget.
• Research and explore new technologies to automate work processes, increase efficiency and reduce human error.
• Ensure standards and equipment specifications are up to date and align with industry best practices.
• Participate in industry meetings to shape FirstEnergy's involvement (e.g., IEEE, EPRI).
• Ability to obtain Engineer in Training and Professional Engineering license is preferred; advancement may require stamping and sealing drawings as a Professional Engineer when necessary.
• Support and sustain FirstEnergy as a high-performing organization through responsible, effective work performance.

Qualifications

Engineer III

Engineer IV

Compensation

Engineer II (0 - 3 years) : Standard Range $69,700-$98,400; NJ Range $83,640-$118,080

Engineer III (4-10 years) : Standard Range $82,025-$115,800; NJ Range $98,430-$138,960

Engineer IV : Standard Range $100,725-$142,200; NJ Range $120,870-$170,640

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 www.firstenergycorp.com 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

FirstEnergy Human Resources Team

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