Field Substation Engineer: Commissioning & Maintenance

FirstEnergy Corp; Marion (OH); On-site; USD 91,000 - 131,000; Full time

Job summary

FirstEnergy Corp. seeks an experienced field engineer to support maintenance, construction, testing, and commissioning of substation equipment up to 765 kV.

The role involves extensive time outside the office at company and customer facilities, with occasional support for regional substation activities. Responsibilities include commissioning equipment, developing energization plans, and providing onsite technical support during preventive and corrective maintenance.

Qualifications

• Bachelor of Science in Electrical, Civil or Mechanical Engineering from an ABET-accredited program.
• PE license or ABET-equivalent plus advanced degree options acceptable.
• FE certificate preferred.
• Minimum 2 years engineering experience.
• Knowledge of transmission substation equipment and protection is desired.

Responsibilities

• Maintain a safe workplace and comply with regulations and company practices.
• Commission new transmission substation equipment prior to release.
• Develop check-out guides, review test results, and energization plans to minimize risk.
• Provide onsite technical support during preventive and corrective maintenance.
• Assist in developing and updating maintenance practices for new technologies and regulations.

Skills

Electrical engineering

Substation equipment

Team collaboration

Field engineering

Education

ABET-accredited BSEE/BSCE/BSME

PE License (optional)

FE Certificate (preferred)

Tools

SEL products

Enoserve RTS

Doble testing

Job description

FirstEnergy Corp. seeks an experienced field engineer to support maintenance, construction, testing, and commissioning of substation equipment up to 765 kV.

The role involves extensive time outside the office at company and customer facilities, with occasional support for regional substation activities. Responsibilities include commissioning equipment, developing energization plans, and providing onsite technical support during preventive and corrective maintenance.