Equipment Engineer III - Transmission & Substation Services - Akron Fairlawn

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

Job summary

FirstEnergy is seeking an Equipment Engineer III/IV to deliver technical support for substation equipment and guide Asset Health Center/APM test parameters. The role involves reviewing field tests, developing maintenance practices, and creating repair specifications, with collaboration across FE teams and external vendors.

You will travel across the FirstEnergy system, support capital projects, and provide training to TSS and regional personnel, while upholding safety standards and regulatory

Qualifications

• BS in Electrical, Civil or Mechanical Engineering or ABET-equivalent; 3+ years engineering experience.
• FE certificate preferred; PE license preferred.
• Must be able to use Office suite, FileNet, SAP, Cascade, Power BI, QlikView.

Responsibilities

• Provide technical assistance and support for substation equipment.
• Review field test results for transmission and distribution and recommend resolutions.
• Provide guidance for Asset Health Center/APM equipment and future asset parameters.
• Develop and modify maintenance practices in response to technology changes and regulatory updates.
• Prepare repair specifications for major equipment.
• Support field personnel during capital projects and maintenance activities.
• Deliver training to TSS employees and regional staff.
• Engage in industry benchmarking and participate in utility forums as SME.
• Maintain a safe workplace per regulations and company practices.
• Support emergency storm duties as part of the plan.
• Collaborate with regional plants, other departments, and outside vendors.
• Travel throughout the FirstEnergy system, including overnight stays.

Skills

Interpersonal skills

Multitasking

Leadership

Mentoring

Education

ABET-accredited engineering degree (BSEE/BSCE/BSME) or equivalent

PE License or FE Certificate preferred

Engineering degree alternatives with ABET accreditation or advanced degree

Tools

Microsoft Office

FileNet

SAP

Cascade

Power BI

QlikView

Job description

• Providing technical assistance and support for substation equipment, examples include:
• Review field test results for transmission and distribution of substation equipment and provide recommendations for resolution of identified deficiencies.
• Provide technical guidance for Asset Health Center/APM equipment, including transformers, circuit breaker, and battery test parameters. Examples may be investigating test results that are out of specification, investigating equipment issues, and providing recommended actions.
• Provide technical guidance for parameters of future assets to be incorporated into the Asset Health Center/APM, such as capacitor banks, voltage transformers, relay & controls, equipment monitors, DC systems, and protection communication devices.
• Development of new or modification of existing maintenance practices to address changing technology, new equipment types, improved test and diagnostic methods, regulatory changes, etc.
• Development of repair specifications for major equipment.
• Provide technical support to field personnel during capital projects, and preventative & corrective maintenance activities.
• Support training programs and provide training to TSS employees and regional personnel.
• Maintain awareness of emerging utility industry issues through benchmarking and participation in appropriate utility forums/groups. Participate in industry events as a subject matter expert.
• Maintain a safe workplace for coworkers and the community based upon a knowledge of potential hazards, industry regulations/requirements and company practices.
• Support the emergency plan through participation in assigned storm duties.
• Ability to work both independently and in unison with others including regional and plant personnel as well as other departments/sections and outside vendors.
• Willingness to travel throughout the FirstEnergy system including periodic overnight stays.
• Moved this bullet up as it describes high-level what a lot of the other bullets are saying in detail.
• This makes it a little broader to include all field personnel. Cover’s all the 30-year warranty stuff Ken does.

Job Description

• Providing technical assistance and support for substation equipment, examples include:
• Review field test results for transmission and distribution of substation equipment and provide recommendations for resolution of identified deficiencies.
• Provide technical guidance for Asset Health Center/APM equipment, including transformers, circuit breaker, and battery test parameters. Examples may be investigating test results that are out of specification, investigating equipment issues, and providing recommended actions.
• Provide technical guidance for parameters of future assets to be incorporated into the Asset Health Center/APM, such as capacitor banks, voltage transformers, relay & controls, equipment monitors, DC systems, and protection communication devices.
• Development of new or modification of existing maintenance practices to address changing technology, new equipment types, improved test and diagnostic methods, regulatory changes, etc.
• Development of repair specifications for major equipment.
• Provide technical support to field personnel during capital projects, and preventative & corrective maintenance activities.
• Support training programs and provide training to TSS employees and regional personnel.
• Maintain awareness of emerging utility industry issues through benchmarking and participation in appropriate utility forums/groups. Participate in industry events as a subject matter expert.
• Maintain a safe workplace for coworkers and the community based upon a knowledge of potential hazards, industry regulations/requirements and company practices.
• Support the emergency plan through participation in assigned storm duties.
• Ability to work both independently and in unison with others including regional and plant personnel as well as other departments/sections and outside vendors.
• Willingness to travel throughout the FirstEnergy system including periodic overnight stays.
• Moved this bullet up as it describes high-level what a lot of the other bullets are saying in detail.
• This makes it a little broader to include all field personnel. Cover’s all the 30-year warranty stuff Ken does.

Qualifications

Qualifications at the Equipment Engineer III level include

• 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. Electrical Engineering is preferred.
• A Fundamentals of Engineering (FE) Certificate is preferred.
• Minimum of 3 (three) years of Engineering experience is required.
• Working knowledge of applicable computer software necessary to fulfill job duties including but not limited to Microsoft Office, FileNet, SAP, Cascade, Power BI, QlikView preferred.
• Valid driver’s license and have access to reliable transportation.
• Electric Utility experience with substation equipment is highly beneficial.
• Must possess a safety culture and maintain a safe work environment for co-workers and the public.
• Ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously and be able to work effectively under the pressure of deadlines, unexpected developments, changes in project scope, budget constraints, unforeseen field problems, and demands for work assignments outside of the normal duties.
• Strong interpersonal skills and ability to develop and maintain relationships across FE, outside firms, and manufacturers/vendors that further facilitate the cooperation needed to complete assigned tasks.
• Ability to work independently as well as in teams to coordinate projects with other FirstEnergy departments including but not limited to Project Management, Substation Operations, Portfolio, Asset Management & Records Control, Outage Coordination, Substation Design.
• Ability to make practical decisions without undue delay and based on the best information available at the time that the decision must be made.
• Must be able to communicate effectively with good verbal skills and writing skills, providing comprehensive project status reports, clear and concise correspondence, and accurate information.
• Must possess strong organizational, computer, and problem-solving skills.
• Must be self-directed and not dependent on detailed instruction from others.
• Ability to effectively lead multi-discipline team initiatives.
• 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. Electrical Engineering is preferred.
• A Fundamentals of Engineering (FE) Certificate is preferred.
• Minimum of 5 (five) years of Engineering experience is required with a BS in Engineering or minimum of 7 (seven) years of Engineering experience is required with a BS in Engineering Technology.
• Engineer IVs are expected to have a strong aptitude for mentoring.

Qualifications at the Equipment Engineer IV level include all the above plus

• 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. Electrical Engineering is preferred.
• A Fundamentals of Engineering (FE) Certificate is preferred.
• Minimum of 5 (five) years of Engineering experience is required with a BS in Engineering or minimum of 7 (seven) years of Engineering experience is required with a BS in Engineering Technology.
• Engineer IVs are expected to have a strong aptitude for mentoring.