Asset Strategy & Fleet Reliability Engineer II

FirstEnergy; Akron (OH); On-site; USD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

FirstEnergy is seeking an Engineer III/IV to assess fleet health and asset strategy for substation, transmission, and distribution assets. You will analyze complex data, develop business requirements, and propose practical solutions to improve reliability and inform long-term investments.

The role requires an ABET-accredited engineering degree with 3–5 years of relevant experience, strong analytical and communication skills, and the ability to lead cross-functional initiatives across asset

Qualifications

• Bachelor of Science degree in electrical or mechanical engineering from an ABET-accredited institution or equivalent.
• Minimum of 3 years of relevant experience.
• Knowledge of transmission and distribution systems, including substation, line, protection, and related OT.
• Ability to translate stakeholder needs into technical solutions, processes, and standards.

Responsibilities

• Assess fleet health, performance, failure trends, replacement needs, and asset management plans for substation, transmission line, and distribution line assets.
• Analyze complex technical data, develop business requirements, and recommend technical solutions, processes, and documentation.
• Develop and maintain spare strategies, replacement recommendations, and portfolio planning to improve fleet reliability.
• Evaluate equipment specifications, industry announcements, emerging technologies, and design standards to support standardization and monitoring.
• Analyze population, condition, and risk of breakers across the FirstEnergy fleet with stakeholders.
• Assess and support online asset monitoring programs and performance indicators.
• Support training material development for distribution OT in coordination with SMEs.
• Provide technical support to leadership and internal partners.
• Manage changing priorities, travel, storm duty, and special projects.

Skills

Analytical thinking

Communication

Collaboration

Problem-solving

Education

ABET-accredited engineering degree

Tools

Power BI

SAP

Maximo

SQL

Cascade

Job description

FirstEnergy is seeking an Engineer III/IV to assess fleet health and asset strategy for substation, transmission, and distribution assets. You will analyze complex data, develop business requirements, and propose practical solutions to improve reliability and inform long-term investments.

The role requires an ABET-accredited engineering degree with 3–5 years of relevant experience, strong analytical and communication skills, and the ability to lead cross-functional initiatives across asset