Equipment Engineer II/III/IV

FirstEnergy; Akron (OH); On-site; USD 84,000 - 119,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive pay

Company pension plan

401(k) matching

Medical, prescription, dental, vision,

Life insurance

Tuition reimbursement

Job summary

FirstEnergy is seeking a Transmission Reliability Engineer to analyze performance data, determine root causes of system events, and champion solutions through implementation.

The role collaborates with Planning & Protection, Engineering and others to propose projects, present status updates to leadership, and coordinate reliability improvements across FE's transmission portfolio. Requires engineering degree and analytical skills.

Qualifications

• Bachelor of Science in Electrical, Civil or Mechanical Engineering from an ABET-accredited school.
• PE license or ABET Engineering Tech degree with an advanced degree is acceptable.
• Minimum of 2 years engineering experience required.
• Working knowledge of electrical engineering, transmission substation equipment, protection and operations desired.
• Experience with root cause analysis, Six Sigma or statistical analyses preferred.
• Strong analytical and communication skills; ability to learn and collaborate across teams.

Responsibilities

• Analyze transmission reliability performance data and identify root causes of events.
• Develop solutions and coordinate implementation across multiple teams.
• Collect and organize data to support reliability analyses.
• Perform formal statistical analyses to identify drivers of reliability issues.
• Develop metrics comparing FE reliability to industry standards.
• Present status updates and justifications to leadership.
• Champion reliability improvements through the portfolio and storm duty participation.

Skills

Analytical thinking

Problem solving

Verbal communication

Written communication

Cross-functional collaboration

Learning & growth mindset

Education

ABET-accredited BSEE/BSCE/BSME

PE License or ABET-related degree + advanced degree

Engineering Technology degree (ABET) + advanced degree

Tools

Statistical analysis

Job description

About the Opportunity

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

This position can be located anywhere in the FE territory.

Job Description

This position is responsible for analyzing transmission system reliability performance data and determining root causes of transmission system reliability issues. This position is also accountable for determining solutions to resolve transmission system reliability issues, and coordinating / championing those solutions through implementation.

Responsibilities Include

• Initiating actions to collect data and information required for transmission system reliability analysis
• Organizing transmission reliability data to facilitate analysis of transmission system reliability
• Performing formal and rigorous analysis to determine the cause(s) of transmission system events
• Performing statistical analyses of transmission reliability data to identify the primary drivers adversely impacting transmission system reliability
• Developing and maintaining metrics demonstrating how FE transmission system reliability compares to applicable industry standards
• Recommending management, target levels of FE transmission system reliability performance relative to industry norms
• Working with Planning & Protection, Engineering and others to identify options with recommendations for projects and initiatives to improve FE transmission system reliability
• Coordinating and championing transmission system reliability improvement projects through to inclusion in transmission portfolio
• Developing and making presentations to leadership on status updates and/or project justifications
• Championing and coordinating transmission reliability improvement initiatives through to conclusion
• Supporting the emergency plan through participation in assigned storm duties including hazard responding and/or dispatch

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 2 (two) years of Engineering experience is required.
• A working knowledge of electrical engineering, transmission substation equipment, transmission system protection and transmission system operations are desired
• Prior experience with root cause analysis, Six Sigma and / or statistical analysis is desired
• Must have strong analytical and problem-solving skills, along with excellent verbal and written communication skills
• Must possess the ability to continue to learn and grow, work across FirstEnergy, and deliver results

Benefits, Compensation & Workforce Diversity

• 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
• Skills development training with tuition reimbursement

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 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, maintain an accident-free, injury-free workplace, and promote and maintain public safety. To meet these goals, we dedicate ourselves to achieving world-class safety standards

Pay

FirstEnergy takes a market-based approach to pay, which may vary depending on your location. In addition, your actual base salary will depend on various factors such as your skills, qualifications, and experience.

The estimated pay range for this role is $84,150-$118,800. The pay range for certain locations, including the state of New Jersey, include a 20% differential to account for an increased cost of living, making the pay range $100,980-$142,560.

FirstEnergy Human Resources Team