Electrical Distribution Reliability Engineer

FirstEnergy Corp; Gettysburg (Adams County); On-site; USD 85,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

FirstEnergy Corp is seeking an Engineer to oversee the reliability and assessment of Pennsylvania's distribution systems. The role is onsite at multiple PA facilities including Hanover, Gettysburg, or York, and relocation within SE PA is encouraged.

The candidate must have a BS in Engineering or ABET-accredited program, with PE license or advanced degree as a plus. Travel and some irregular hours may be required.

Qualifications

• BS in Engineering or Engineering Technology from an ABET-accredited program is required.
• PE license is a plus or advanced degree with ABET program considered.
• Experience with electrical distribution systems and related maintenance practices is desired.
• Familiarity with NESC/NEC is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Assess and improve the reliability of Pennsylvania's distribution systems.
• Develop and maintain long-range plans for system improvement and modernization.
• Support PA Operations with data analysis on outages, DEMI, CEMI and WPC.
• Prepare reliability and regulatory reports and budgets for distribution projects.
• Travel within the service territory and work extra hours as needed.

Skills

Electrical systems

Maintenance practices

Switching & tagging

Computer systems

Work management

Electrical controls

Education

ABET-accredited BS in Engineering

Professional Engineer (PE) license

Job description

FirstEnergy Corp is seeking an Engineer to oversee the reliability and assessment of Pennsylvania's distribution systems. The role is onsite at multiple PA facilities including Hanover, Gettysburg, or York, and relocation within SE PA is encouraged.

The candidate must have a BS in Engineering or ABET-accredited program, with PE license or advanced degree as a plus. Travel and some irregular hours may be required.