EPRI Engagement & Research Lead – Transmission

FirstEnergy Corp

Akron (OH)

On-site

USD 111,000 - 189,000

Full time

10 days ago
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Benefits offered by this job

Total rewards program
Pension plan
Tuition reimbursement

Job summary

FirstEnergy Corp in Akron, OH is seeking a senior specialist to lead EPRI engagement within Transmission & Substation Support. You will coordinate SME participation, manage program portfolios, and develop research proposals to inform FE's grid modernization efforts.

You will analyze industry information, track progress, and present results to senior leadership. A Bachelor's in engineering or related field and 8+ years in electric utilities are required. Growth-minded, safety-focused culture.

Qualifications

  • Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Computer Science, or related field.
  • Minimum of 8 years of experience in an electric utility or related role.
  • Strong leadership of R&D programs with budgeting and delivery accountability.
  • Proven utility-facing communication, executive presence, and facilitation skills.

Responsibilities

  • Facilitate EPRI engagement across FE with subject matter experts.
  • Co-administrator of EPRI program (METT).
  • Manage annual portfolio, funding, and product credit utilization.
  • Develop research proposals, publish technical materials, and present results.
  • Plan and present SME meetings, track engagement metrics, and report to senior leadership.

Skills

Leadership
Project management
Stakeholder engagement
Analytical thinking
Communication
Facilitation
Safety culture
Power Apps / Power BI

Education

Bachelor's degree in Engineering or Computer Science

Tools

Power Apps
Power BI
Power Automate
Microsoft Office

Job description

FirstEnergy Corp in Akron, OH is seeking a senior specialist to lead EPRI engagement within Transmission & Substation Support. You will coordinate SME participation, manage program portfolios, and develop research proposals to inform FE's grid modernization efforts.

You will analyze industry information, track progress, and present results to senior leadership. A Bachelor's in engineering or related field and 8+ years in electric utilities are required. Growth-minded, safety-focused culture.

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