Equipment Engineer III - Transmission & Substation Services - Akron Fairlawn

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

Job summary

FirstEnergy Corp is seeking an Equipment Engineer III/IV to provide technical support for substation equipment and guide Asset Health Center/APM testing and maintenance. The role involves reviewing field results, defining preventive actions, and collaborating with field teams on capital projects.

You will contribute to maintenance practice development, assist with repair specifications, and mentor junior staff while traveling regionally as needed.

Qualifications

• Bachelor of Science degree in Electrical, Civil or Mechanical Engineering from an ABET accredited institution.
• Electrical Engineering is preferred.
• A FE Certificate is preferred.
• Minimum of 3 years of Engineering experience.

Responsibilities

• Provide technical assistance and support for substation equipment and review field test results.
• Offer technical guidance for Asset Health Center/APM equipment such as transformers, circuit breakers and battery test parameters.
• Investigate test results out of specification and propose corrective actions.
• Advise on future asset parameters for Asset Health Center/APM (capacitor banks, voltage transformers, relays, monitors, DC systems).
• Develop new or modify maintenance practices to address changing technology and regulatory changes.
• Develop repair specifications for major equipment.
• Provide technical support to field personnel during capital projects and maintenance activities.
• Support training programs for TSS employees and regional personnel.
• Stay aware of industry issues via benchmarking and forums.
• Participate as SME in industry events.
• Maintain a safe workplace per regulations and company practices.
• Support the emergency plan through storm duty participation.
• Work independently and with regional/plant personnel and other departments.
• Willingness to travel across the FirstEnergy system with periodic overnight stays.
• Cover broader scope aligning with field personnel responsibilities.
• Involve in 30-year warranty coverage discussions.

Skills

Strong interpersonal skills

Project management

Independent work

Mentoring

Education

BSEE/BSCE/BSME ABET accredited

PE license (preferred)

Engineering Technology degree (ABET)

Advanced degree in Electrical/Civil/Mechanical Engineering (ABET)

FE certificate (preferred)

Tools

Microsoft Office

FileNet

SAP

Cascade

Power BI

QlikView

Job description

Responsibilities

• 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 for Equipment Engineer III

• 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 for Equipment Engineer IV

• 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.
• 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.