Electrical Engineer – Online Monitoring & Substation Tech

FirstEnergy Corp; Akron (OH); On-site; USD 71,000 - 175,000; Full time

Job summary

FirstEnergy Corp, headquartered in Akron, Ohio, seeks an Engineer II to support real-time online monitoring of major equipment, including transformers, circuit breakers and DC battery banks. You will develop operating standards and commissioning procedures, maintain data quality, and assist with deployments of monitoring packages to support condition-based assessments fed into PI Historian and APM.

The role requires a BS in Electrical, Civil or Mechanical Engineering (ABET) with 2+ years of

Qualifications

• ABET accredited BS in Electrical, Civil or Mechanical Engineering required.
• Two years of engineering experience required.
• Familiarity with substation equipment and monitors preferred.
• Strong analytical, communication and problem-solving abilities.

Responsibilities

• Champion online monitoring program implementation across the footprint.
• Ensure long-term planned work reflects the company's goals for monitor deployment.
• Research, test, and implement new monitoring solutions to help with better condition monitoring and operational decision making.
• Work with the stakeholders to develop new or refined monitor test routines and protocols.
• Assist in the development or modification of maintenance practices to address changing technology and regulatory changes.
• Work with FE IT Department and vendors on design standards and vulnerabilities mitigation.
• Monitor industry trends and international design standards and recommend changes.
• Develop training material with Work Force Development Department for new monitoring technologies.

Skills

Analytical ability

Technical aptitude

Communication skills

Team collaboration

Presentation skills

Education

ABET-accredited engineering degree

Professional Engineer license

FE certificate

Tools

APM / PI Vision

QlikView

DobleWeb

Job description

FirstEnergy Corp, headquartered in Akron, Ohio, seeks an Engineer II to support real-time online monitoring of major equipment, including transformers, circuit breakers and DC battery banks. You will develop operating standards and commissioning procedures, maintain data quality, and assist with deployments of monitoring packages to support condition-based assessments fed into PI Historian and APM.

The role requires a BS in Electrical, Civil or Mechanical Engineering (ABET) with 2+ years of