Engineering Design Lead - Electrical Systems

FirstEnergy Corp; Parkersburg (WV); On-site; USD 90,000 - 140,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive pay plus incentive"

Pension plan

401(k) with company match

Medical, dental, vision, life ins.

Tuition reimbursement

Job summary

FirstEnergy Corp seeks a licensed or experienced electrical/engineering professional to join the Engineering Services team in Parkersburg, WV. You will lead design reviews, manage multiple projects, and coordinate with planners, CREWS, and GIS groups to ensure safe, compliant, and cost-effective line extension work.

Responsibilities include evaluating customer requests, applying tariff criteria, and supporting storm restoration efforts. Strong communication and leadership skills are essential.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Engineering/Engineering Technology from an ABET-accredited institution and minimum 5 years relevant work experience.
• OR a Two-year degree in Engineering Technology or related technical discipline, and a minimum of 8 years relevant work experience.
• Experience in engineering design, reliability, system planning, substation construction and maintenance, distribution construction and maintenance, right of way acquisition, asset management, new business, joint use, etc.
• Advanced degree is a plus; PE certification is a plus; Previous supervisory experience preferred.

Responsibilities

• Create notifications in SAP and assign work requests to Distribution Designers.
• Ensure accurate and timely billing for all work requests in coordination with Business Services.
• Apply Tariff criteria for billable work including new premises, upgrades, and relocation of facilities.
• Create and process Line Extension Contracts for various types of work.
• Review customer complaints related to line extension and billing policies and respond accordingly.
• Report progress to the Manager, Engineering Services and propose solutions to potential issues.
• Lead and educate team members to improve effectiveness and communicate results to senior leadership.
• Drive continuous improvement across the team and share industry trends.

Skills

Leadership

Project coordination

Communication

Problem solving

Customer relations

Education

ABET-accredited Bachelor's in Engineering/Engineering Technology

Two-year Engineering Technology degree

Advanced degree a plus

Professional Engineering (PE) certification a plus

Tools

SAP

CREWS

GIS

Excel

PowerPoint

Word

Job description

FirstEnergy Corp seeks a licensed or experienced electrical/engineering professional to join the Engineering Services team in Parkersburg, WV. You will lead design reviews, manage multiple projects, and coordinate with planners, CREWS, and GIS groups to ensure safe, compliant, and cost-effective line extension work.

Responsibilities include evaluating customer requests, applying tariff criteria, and supporting storm restoration efforts. Strong communication and leadership skills are essential.