Commissioning and Substation Services Engineer

FirstEnergy Corp; Williamsport (MD); On-site; USD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive pay

Pension plan

401(k) with match

Medical/Dental/Vision/Life insurance

Tuition reimbursement

Skills development training

Job summary

FirstEnergy Corp invites experienced electrical engineers to join its transmission substation team in Williamsport, MD. The role focuses on commissioning equipment, developing energization plans, and providing on-site technical support during maintenance and testing activities.

Ideal candidates bring a BS in Electrical/Civil/Mechanical Engineering (ABET), 2+ years in engineering, and familiarity with substation protection systems. Travel to sites across the FirstEnergy system may be required.

Qualifications

• Bachelor of Science in Electrical, Civil or Mechanical Engineering from ABET-accredited program.
• Minimum of 2 years of engineering experience.
• Strong knowledge of electrical engineering, transmission substation equipment, protection and operations.
• Experience with substation design, maintenance or testing.

Responsibilities

• Maintaining a safe workplace and following regulations.
• Commissioning new transmission substation equipment.
• Developing energization plans and test results review.
• Providing onsite technical support during maintenance activities.
• Communicating across multi-disciplined teams to ensure project completion.
• Assisting in root cause analyses and technical reports.

Skills

ABET-accredited degree

PE license

FE certificate

Electrical engineering

Substation design

Strong communication

Travel availability

Education

ABET-accredited engineering degree (BSEE/BSCE/BSME)

PE license

Engineering Technology degree (ABET-accredited)

Civil Engineering degree preferred

FE certificate preferred

Tools

SEL software

Enoserve RTS

Doble testing

Protective Relay knowledge

Field testing equipment

Job description

About the Opportunity

This is an open position with FirstEnergy Service Co., a subsidiary of FirstEnergy Corp. The selected candidate may be offered a position within the same job family, at a level that is lower than what was posted. This will be determined based upon the results of the interview process which considers the candidate's skills, work history, experience level, and other relevant qualifications. This position can be in the following office locations: Williamsport, MD or Fairmont, WV.

Responsibilities

• Maintaining a safe workplace for coworkers and the community based upon developing knowledge of potential hazards, industry regulations/requirements and company practices.
• Commissioning new transmission substation equipment prior to it being released to transmission operations.
• Developing check-out guides, review and approving test results and isolation plans, and developing energization plans to minimize system risk.
• Providing limited field design services to correct minor design problems encountered during the implementation of substation capital projects.
• Providing onsite technical support to regional substation services employees during preventive and corrective maintenance activities.
• Applying engineering skills and operational knowledge in the identification and resolution of technical problems while in the field during the installation phase, testing phase, and during the design life of the substation equipment. This includes challenging and validating design approaches when necessary.
• Assisting in the development of new or in the modification of existing maintenance practices to address changing technology, new equipment types, improved test and diagnostic methods, regulatory changes, etc.
• Auditing preventive and corrective maintenance paperwork and test results to verify technical adequacy and regulatory completeness.
• Providing emergency technical support following substation equipment failures to support customer restoration and system reinforcement. This includes developing field modifications and commissioning the installation of mobile substations.
• Supporting the emergency plan through participation in assigned storm duties including hazard responding.
• Ability to work both independently and in unison with others including regional and plant personnel as well as other departments/sections and outside vendors.
• Communicating across multi-disciplined teams to include electrical contractors, customers, FirstEnergy regional switchmen/technicians, transmission operations, design engineering, planning/protection and project management to ensure successful and timely project completion.
• Assisting in performing Apparent Cause and Root Cause analyses, including formally documenting findings through the preparation of technical reports and presentations.
• Assisting in the education of others on technical subject matters and in the improvement of technical programs and process effectiveness.
• Supporting the development of corporate programs and policies; assist others tasked with leading organizational change.
• Assisting senior technical staff in developing solutions to complex technical assignments.
• Supporting FE Utilities Operations and Maintenance staffs in reaching goals and meeting deadlines.
• Producing results that have a direct, positive impact on the Company.
• Consistently anticipating customer needs and deliver high quality results.
• Willingness to travel throughout the FirstEnergy system including occasional overnight stays when necessary.

Qualifications

• 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.
• Civil Engineering is preferred.
• A Fundamentals of Engineering (FE) Certificate is preferred.
• Minimum of 2 (two) years of Engineering experience is required.
• A working knowledge of elecrical engineering, transmission substation equipment, transmission system protection and transmission system operations are desired.
• Strong consideration will be given to those with previous experience in the design, maintenance or testing of substation equipment.
• Also, familiarity with the understanding, application, and communication of microprocessor based protection and control equipment is a plus.
• Experience with SEL products and software, Enoserve RTS and Doble testing
• Superior written and verbal communication skills
• Commitment to FirstEnergy's Safety Policies and the Accident Prevention Handbook
• Understanding of FirstEnergy's Manual of Operations
• Ability to participate in afterhours (e.g. evening, weekend and holidays) callouts to provide onsite technical and operational guidance in support of system emergencies
• Ability to lead by example
• Must be able to manage and prioritize multiple projects simultaneously and be able to work effectively under the pressure of deadlines, unexpected developments, changes in project scope, budget constraints, unforeseen field problems and demands on time for work assignments outside of the normal duties.
• Demonstrate a questioning attitude to continue to learn, produce results, and strengthen existing relationships
• Strong mechanical aptitude

Benefits, Compensation & Workforce Diversity

• 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.
• FirstEnergy proudly supports workforce diversity.

Equal Employment Opportunity

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.

Additional Information

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.