Planning & Protection Engineer

About the Opportunity

This is an open position with Cleveland Electric Illuminating Company, a subsidiary of FirstEnergy Corp CEI .

This is a mobile (remote) position. The selected candidate must be located within the Northeast Ohio area.

Responsibilities include :

• Working safely in a variety of electric utility settings and following all Accident Prevention Handbook (APH) work practices
• Demonstrating a solid commitment to all aspects of safety, with maturity to exercise independent judgment on complex projects and assignments
• Maintaining a safe workplace for coworkers and the community based upon knowledge of potential hazards and industry regulations and requirements
• Providing a high level of service, continuous support, and proactive involvement regarding technical subject matter to leadership and peers
• Using standard planning and protection tools, including CYME, Load Forecasting Data Management System (LFDMS), Geographic Information Systems (GIS) Viewer, PI ProcessBook, SEL AcSELerator, and Energy Management System
• Power system planning and analysis to study impact of new customers, generators, or electrification trends
• Performing protective device coordination studies and develop relay settings
• Providing various support functions for smart grid programs and initiatives, such as GridMod II in Ohio
• Creating projects and detailed scopes for future capital infrastructure investment
• Providing prompt technical support and analysis to the Distribution Control Center (DCC) for planned and emergency load shifts, mobile substation installations, and troubleshooting for miscoordinations or misoperations
• Supporting storm response as a hazard dispatcher, hazard responder, or as assigned
• Working overtime to support storm efforts or other special projects as business needs require

Qualifications :

• Bachelors of Science degree in Engineering (BSEE, BSCE, BSME) from an ABET accredited institution is required. Acceptable alternatives are : a Professional Engineer’s (PE) License 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.
• A minimum if three years engineering experience is required; advanced degree a plus.
• Understanding of electrical engineering and utility power system concepts with ability to learn new complex electrical topics quickly.
• Strong verbal and written communication skills, with an emphasis on understandable and clear technical writing and presentation skills.
• Possess strong knowledge, maturity, and decision-making skills regarding electrical problems and analyzing complex information.
• Detail-oriented, accurate, and able to understand and interpret complex technical information.
• Solid computer skills with competency in Microsoft Office products (particularly Word, Excel, and PowerPoint), along with a working knowledge of CAD and GIS software systems.
• Able to work both independently and in team environments.
• Possess strong interpersonal skills and a commitment to customer satisfaction.
• Self-motivated and a self-starter, customer-focused, results-oriented and a team player.
• Demonstrate a questioning attitude and desire to continue to learn, produce results, and develop relationships with other departments and customers.
• Deliver quality, accurate work within established deadlines.
• Possess and maintain a valid state-issued driver's license.
• Willing and able to travel throughout the service territory periodically, and willing to work extra and / or irregular hours during unusual circumstances (e.

g. storm restoration efforts).

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, (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

FirstEnergy Human Resources Team