Engineer, Advanced Distribution Management Systems

FirstEnergy; Akron (OH); On-site; USD 110,000 - 150,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Pension plan

401(k) matching

Medical, dental, vision insurance

Job summary

FirstEnergy is seeking engineers to support the Advanced Distribution Management System (ADMS) within the Transmission Operations organization. The role spans design, testing, and enhancement of ADMS components including real-time powerflow and distribution automation, with emphasis on safety and cross-team collaboration.

Candidates should have ABET-accredited engineering degrees and FE certification is preferred.

Qualifications

• ABET-accredited bachelor degree in Electrical/Civil/Mechanical Engineering or related field.
• Fundamentals of Engineering (FE) certificate preferred.
• Minimum 2 years of engineering experience.

Responsibilities

• Demonstrate a strong commitment to safety, especially for ADMS in control centers and field operations.
• Develop and implement best practices and initiatives for system functionalities and related processes.
• Support design, testing, and enhancements of core ADMS applications including documentation and troubleshooting.
• Assist with new product releases and system updates through testing and implementation.
• Collaborate with IT, DCC Support, Reliability Reporting to ensure testing, verification and process alignment.
• Support SCADA integrations and cross-group coordination to maintain system functionality.

Job description

Job Title: Advanced Distribution Management System

FirstEnergy

About The Opportunity

This is an open position with FirstEnergy Service Co., a subsidiary of FirstEnergy Corp. The Advanced Distribution Management Systems (ADMS) organization is part of the Transmission Operation organization and is the business unit “owners” that manage OMS, DMS (including real-time model management) and Advanced Applications (Real-Time Powerflow, Distribution Automation and Volt/Var Optimization).

Note: Successful candidates may be located within the FirstEnergy operating area but is subject to the hiring manager’s approval.

Responsibilities

• Demonstrate a strong commitment to all aspects of safety, especially the impacts of ADMS systems within our control centers and field operation organizations.
• Develop and implement best practices and initiatives pertaining to system functionalities along with associated processes and procedures.
• Support the continued design, testing and enhancements of core ADMS applications including a focus on ADMS requirements and functionality. This includes the on-going documentation of testing, troubleshooting and enhancements of the product.
• Support new product releases and system updates through testing and implementation.
• Work with DCC Support and Reliability Reporting groups when required to support system(s) testing requirements, functionality verification and process adherence.
• Work with IT, Work Management, WFD and other key organizations on the configurations and product enhancements of these applications to ensure systems and processes stay aligned.
• Provide support to DCC’s and field organizations during normal and storm situations.
• Working with and across groups and organizations - Design, develop, test, and implement functionality associated with the advanced features of ADMS Systems, applications, integrations, and functionalities.
• Support the expansion of Advanced Applications (AA) across the FE footprint including design, testing and implementation on an OpCo-by-OpCo basis.
• Assist with the monitoring, troubleshooting and resolution of AA’s device and circuit health issues.
• Assist with the monitoring, continued development, and enhancements of real-time power flow functionality within the NMS in pursuit to continue to improve its consistency and accuracy on a per circuit basis across the FE footprint.
• Working with and across groups and organizations to support SCADA integrations to ensure all systems and functionalities are maintained.
• Support process adherence for those associated and impactful to the functionality of these operational systems including but not limited to Model Management and Switching and Tagging.

Engineer II 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. Electrical Engineering is preferred.
• A Fundamentals of Engineering (FE) Certificate is preferred.
• Minimum of 2 (two) years of Engineering experience is required.

Engineer III 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. Electrical Engineering is preferred.
• A Fundamentals of Engineering (FE) Certificate is preferred.
• Minimum of 3 (three) years of Engineering experience is required.

Engineer IV 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. Electrical Engineering is preferred.
• A Fundamentals of Engineering (FE) Certificate is preferred.
• Minimum of 5 (five) years of Engineering experience is required with a BS in Engineering or minimum of 7 (seven) years of Engineering experience is required with a BS in Engineering Technology.

Benefits, Compensation & Workforce Diversity

At FirstEnergy, employees are key to our success. We depend on their talents to meet the challenges of our changing business environment. We are committed to rewarding individual and team efforts through our total rewards philosophy which includes 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. Please visit our website at www.firstenergycorp.com to learn more about all of our employee rewards programs. FirstEnergy proudly supports workforce diversity. 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. 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. To meet these goals, we dedicate ourselves to achieving world-class safety standards.

Position Classification

Exempt

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