Equipment Engineer - Asset & Records Control

FirstEnergy; Akron (OH); On-site; USD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

FirstEnergy is seeking an Electrical/Mechanical/Civil engineer to support NERC CIP compliance and asset policy. The role involves reviewing diagrams, supporting change control, and preparing audit evidence for NERC standards.

The engineer will collaborate with Transmission and regional teams, drive process improvements, and ensure timely delivery of compliance deliverables in a dynamic utility environment.

Qualifications

• Bachelor of Science in Electrical, Civil or Mechanical Engineering from ABET-accredited program (or equivalent).
• FE Certificate preferred.
• Minimum 3 years engineering experience.
• Working knowledge of CASCADE, PowerBase, EDOA, PowerBI, FileNet and SAP.
• Ability to read electrical single lines, three-lines, schematics and diagrams.

Responsibilities

• Assist with development, monitoring and evaluation of technical rationale to comply with NERC standards and FE policies.
• Serve as SME for Asset Policy group; review one-line and wiring diagrams; aid cross-department change control meetings.
• Lead and participate in CIP change control meetings; review cyber asset drawings for audit evidence.
• Prepare evidence for periodic NERC audits; maintain tracking of NERC compliance activities.
• Identify risk areas and develop solutions to improve compliance.

Skills

Reading diagrams

Communication skills

Independent work

Education

ABET-accredited engineering degree

PE license (preferred)

FE certificate (preferred)

Tools

CASCADE

PowerBase

EDOA

PowerBI

FileNet

SAP

Job description

FirstEnergy at a Glance

This is an open position with FirstEnergy Service Company, a subsidiary of FirstEnergy Corp.

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 integrity, safety, reliability and operational excellence. Headquartered in Akron, Ohio, FirstEnergy includes one of the nation's largest investor-owned electric systems, more than 24,000 miles of transmission lines that connect the Midwest and Mid-Atlantic regions, and a regulated generating fleet with a total capacity of more than 3,500 megawatts.

This position can report to any office in the FE footprint.

Responsibilities include:

Reporting to the CIP Asset Policy & Reporting Supervisor/Manager, the responsibilities of this position include assisting with the development, ongoing monitoring, and evaluation of technical rational to comply with North American Electric Reliability Corporation (NERC) Standard Requirements and FirstEnergy policies and procedures. This position will serve as an SME for the Asset Policy group in assisting with technical review of one-line diagrams, wiring diagrams, and determining device functionality in cross departmental change control meetings while assisting with other compliance needs.

The Engineer will be responsible for:

• Improving FirstEnergy processes associated with the initiation of transmission work, both maintenance expense and capital, to ensure compliance to NERC Critical Infrastructure Protection (CIP V5) guidelines.
• Work with Transmission stakeholders and employees to address questions and provide consistent policy and procedure interpretations.
• Recommend improvements to processes associated with cyber asset installation, removal, and modifications.
• Participate in weekly CIP Medium Impact and Low Impact Change Control meetings to review technical drawings of cyber assets and ensure all cyber assets changes are recorded as audit evidence.
• Participate & prepare evidence for periodic audits performed by NERC which assess FirstEnergy's (FE) compliance with the NERC Reliability Standards (gather evidence, draft responses, prepare witnesses, etc.)
• Maintain systems to track/ monitor compliance with the NERC reliability standards.
• Assist in investigation of system events to determine if compliance was maintained during the events.
• Assist in identifying areas of risk in FirstEnergy's (FE) compliance with the NERC Reliability Standards and develop solutions to mitigate those risks.
• Must be comfortable ensuring timely completion of all compliance deliverables as required by the NERC reliability standards.
• Ability to perform in-depth reviews of business unit processes, procedures, and related controls to determine the effectiveness of reliability standards adherence and compliance practices.
• Lead technical review discussions to help ensure compliance with policy and procedure and consistency in application among Operating Companies by coordinating monitoring efforts and compiling results from Operating Company staff.
• Make recommendations to influence future policy, procedure, process, and technology changes to improve the overall accuracy and reliability of compliance information.
• Supporting the Emergency Plan through participating in the assigned storm duties including hazard response and hazard dispatch activities.
• Working independently and in unison with others including region and plant personnel as well as other departments and outside contractors.
• Demonstrating a solid commitment to all aspects of safety

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. Civil Engineering is preferred.
• A Fundamentals of Engineering (FE) Certificate is preferred.
• Minimum of 3 (three) years of Engineering experience is required.
• Have a working knowledge of work management processes and related systems in CASCADE, PowerBase, EDOA, PowerBI, FileNet (Content Navigator), and SAP.
• Ability to read and effectively interpret electrical single lines, three lines, schematics, wiring diagrams, relay functional diagrams, etc. from a variety of sources
• Excellent communication and presentation skills and the ability to work effectively with and lead cross functional teams.
• Effectively work both independently and in unison with fellow team members.

FirstEnergy takes a market-based approach to pay, which may vary depending on your location. In addition, your act