ADMS Engineer – Real-Time Grid Optimization & Automation

FirstEnergy; Akron (OH); On-site; USD 110,000 - 150,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Pension plan

401(k) matching

Medical, dental, vision insurance

Job summary

FirstEnergy is seeking engineers to support the Advanced Distribution Management System (ADMS) within the Transmission Operations organization. The role spans design, testing, and enhancement of ADMS components including real-time powerflow and distribution automation, with emphasis on safety and cross-team collaboration.

Candidates should have ABET-accredited engineering degrees and FE certification is preferred.

Qualifications

• ABET-accredited bachelor degree in Electrical/Civil/Mechanical Engineering or related field.
• Fundamentals of Engineering (FE) certificate preferred.
• Minimum 2 years of engineering experience.

Responsibilities

• Demonstrate a strong commitment to safety, especially for ADMS in control centers and field operations.
• Develop and implement best practices and initiatives for system functionalities and related processes.
• Support design, testing, and enhancements of core ADMS applications including documentation and troubleshooting.
• Assist with new product releases and system updates through testing and implementation.
• Collaborate with IT, DCC Support, Reliability Reporting to ensure testing, verification and process alignment.
• Support SCADA integrations and cross-group coordination to maintain system functionality.

Job description

FirstEnergy is seeking engineers to support the Advanced Distribution Management System (ADMS) within the Transmission Operations organization. The role spans design, testing, and enhancement of ADMS components including real-time powerflow and distribution automation, with emphasis on safety and cross-team collaboration.

Candidates should have ABET-accredited engineering degrees and FE certification is preferred.