Field Substation Engineer: Transmission & Commissioning

FirstEnergy Corp; Cleveland (OH); On-site; USD 87,000 - 146,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401(k) plan with match

Medical insurance

Dental and vision insurance

Life insurance

Tuition reimbursement

Job summary

FirstEnergy Service Company is seeking a Field Engineer to support maintenance, testing, and commissioning of substation equipment up to 500 kV. The role involves extensive field work at various substations and service centers with strong emphasis on safety and technical problem solving.

Responsibilities include commissioning, on-site design assistance, test result reviews, and collaboration with multi-disciplinary teams to ensure timely project completion.

Qualifications

• ABET-accredited degree in Electrical, Civil or Mechanical Engineering required.
• FE certificate preferred; PE license or equivalent alternative considered.
• minimum 2 years of engineering experience; strong grounding in transmission substation equipment.

Responsibilities

• Maintain safe workplace in accordance with regulations and company practices.
• Commission and test substation equipment up to 500 kV; develop energization plans.
• Provide field design and on-site technical support during maintenance and testing.
• Assist in root-cause analyses and documentation for technical reports.

Skills

Electrical engineering

Field engineering

Safety awareness

Education

ABET-accredited BSEE/BSCE/BSME

PE License OR engineering degree + ABET

FE Certificate (preferred)

Tools

Protection & control equipment

Job description

FirstEnergy Service Company is seeking a Field Engineer to support maintenance, testing, and commissioning of substation equipment up to 500 kV. The role involves extensive field work at various substations and service centers with strong emphasis on safety and technical problem solving.

Responsibilities include commissioning, on-site design assistance, test result reviews, and collaboration with multi-disciplinary teams to ensure timely project completion.