Distribution Portfolio Engineer: Power Reliability & Projects

FirstEnergy; Pennsylvania; On-site; USD 85,000 - 120,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

competitive pay

pension plan

401(k) matching

medical, prescription, dental, vision,

tuition reimbursement

Job summary

FirstEnergy is seeking an engineer to manage and optimize the Pennsylvania capital portfolio, supporting Operations and Engineering and ensuring projects stay on time and budget. The role is onsite within the Pennsylvania service territory and requires strong analytical and communication skills.

The candidate will perform reliability studies, respond to internal inquiries, and assist with storm response and data-quality training. A PE license or ABET-based degree is valued, with travel as needed.

Qualifications

• ABET-accredited B.S. in Engineering or Engineering Technology required.
• PE license or higher degree with ABET background is a plus.
• 0–5 years engineering experience; FE may consider candidates with varying levels.

Responsibilities

• Perform reliability analyses and generate internal/external reports.
• Investigate service quality and reliability inquiries.
• Analyze distribution impacts of programs and projects.
• Prepare cost estimates, schedules, and justifications for system improvements.
• Support data quality, outage reporting and reliability analyses.

Skills

Engineering knowledge

Data analysis

CAD

GIS

SQL

Microsoft Office

Driver's license

Education

ABET-accredited B.S. in Engineering

PE License or advanced engineering degree

Tools

CYME

Load Forecasting Data Management System

GIS software

PI ProcessBook

Energy Management System

PowerOn

Job description

FirstEnergy is seeking an engineer to manage and optimize the Pennsylvania capital portfolio, supporting Operations and Engineering and ensuring projects stay on time and budget. The role is onsite within the Pennsylvania service territory and requires strong analytical and communication skills.

The candidate will perform reliability studies, respond to internal inquiries, and assist with storm response and data-quality training. A PE license or ABET-based degree is valued, with travel as needed.