Engineer - Transmission Engineering

FirstEnergy; Greensburg (Westmoreland County); On-site; USD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

FirstEnergy is seeking a Transmission Engineer to design and analyze transmission structures and foundations, perform wire sag calculations, develop construction packages, and create standards for transmission projects. The role requires working knowledge of PLS-CADD and exposure to Power Line Systems design tools, with potential travel across FirstEnergy systems.

The successful candidate will support safety, compliance, and engineering excellence while collaborating with multiple teams and

Qualifications

• Working knowledge of PLS-CADD
• Experience with Power Line Systems design suite is a plus
• Foundation design experience using FAD Tools, Ensoft or similar is a plus
• Ability to review and interpret standards and process flows
• Willingness to travel within FirstEnergy system as needed

Responsibilities

• Develop and maintain safe environment for transmission line network safety of workers and public
• Create engineering designs and standards for transmission line projects including wood and steel structures and foundations
• Coordinate designs with other FirstEnergy areas and regional operating companies
• Engage with industry groups to promote best practices (EPRI, CEATI, EEi, NATF, etc.)
• Represent FirstEnergy at local zoning hearings and utility commission hearings as needed
• Provide engineering mentorship and support to staff on standards, procedures, and designs
• Review encroachments to ensure NESC clearance and coordinate with ROW and Transmission Line Maintenance teams
• Assist during emergencies and storm activities as needed
• Travel within FE system to support transmission initiatives

Skills

PLS-CADD

Power Line Systems

Foundation design

NESC/OSHA knowledge

Engineering analysis

Field reports

Tools

FAD Tools

Ensoft

Job description

We are a forward-thinking electric utility powered by a diverse team of employees committed to making customers’ lives brighter, the environment better and our communities stronger.

FirstEnergy(NYSE: FE) is dedicated to safety, reliability and operational excellence. Headquartered in Akron, Ohio, FirstEnergy includes one of the nation's largest investor-owned electric systems, more than 24,500 miles of transmission lines that connect the Midwest and Mid-Atlantic regions, anda regulated generating fleet with a total capacity of3,780 megawatts.

About the Opportunity

This is an open position with FirstEnergy Service Co., a subsidiary of FirstEnergy Corp. [SC00]

TheTransmission Engineer designs andconducts analyses ofavariety ofwoodandsteeltransmission structures and structure foundations, calculates wire sags and clearances using PLS-CADD, calculates NESC and OSHA clearance requirements, develops design packages forconstruction, creates bills-of-materialfortransmission line projects, creates standardsandassociated process flowsfortransmission structuresandlines,conductsavariety oftechnical research and analysis, interprets results andassists inimplementation activities.Theideal candidate willpossess working knowledge ofPLS-CADD.Additional experience withthePower Line Systems design suite, and foundation design experience using FAD Tools, Ensoft or similar program suites are a plus.

Thesuccessful candidate willprovide ahighlevel of service, continuous support, and proactive involvement surrounding technical subjectmattertoleadership andpeers andwillmaintain asafeworkplace forco-workers and the community based upon knowledge of potential hazards and industry regulations/requirements.

This is an on-site position located in Greensburg, PA.

Responsibilitiesinclude:

• Developing and maintaining a safe environment for the transmission line network to ensure the safety of co workers, contractors, work crews and the general public.
• Creating engineering designs and standards for transmission line projects that include wood and steel structures and structure foundations, line plan and profile, wire arrangements, field reports, transmission switch drawings and wire sag charts.
• Must be able to work independently as well as in teams to coordinate designs with other FirstEnergy areas of responsibility including Siting and Permitting, Project Development, Project Management, Maintenance, Forestry, Real Estate, Substations and Construction, as well as the Regional operating companies.
• Working with various industry and regulatory groups as required to learn and advocate industry best practices (e.g., EPRI, CEATI, EEi, NATF, etc.).
• Appearing on behalf of FirstEnergy at local public zoning hearings and planning committee meetings, and state utility commission hearings as a subject matter expert.
• Providing engineering support and mentorship to employees to assist in their learning of transmission line standards, procedures, designs and associated issues.
• Reviewing transmission line encroachments to ensure NESC clearance requirements are met. Coordinating encroachment responses with ROW Services and Transmission Line Maintenance personnel and ensure the public safety is protected.
• Providing assistance during emergencies and storm related activities. Storm response duties may include time out of the office.
• May be required to travel throughout the FE system and to other industry-related activities as necessary supporting FirstEnergy transmission initiatives

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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

Job Info

• Job Identification 104939
• Job Category Engineer
• Posting Date 08/03/2026, 12:56 PM
• Locations Greensburg, PA, United States
• Job Schedule Full time
• Residence Requirements Must reside within FirstEnergy's geographical footprint.