Grid Transmission Planning Engineer

FirstEnergy; Cleveland (OH); On-site; USD 78,000 - 145,800; Full time

Job summary

FirstEnergy is seeking a Transmission Planning Engineer to support planning across FE's transmission and subtransmission systems in OH, PA, WV, and NJ. The role focuses on safe, reliable operation with input from operating companies, utilities, and regional organizations.

Engineers will perform planning studies, develop capital budgets, and provide technical testimony as needed. Onsite work is required in a high-stability utility environment.

Qualifications

• Bachelor of Science degree in Electrical, Civil or Mechanical Engineering from an ABET-accredited program.
• Professional Engineer (PE) license is an acceptable alternative.
• Fundamentals of Engineering (FE) certificate is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Provide technical support and studies to develop transmission and subtransmission projects and budgets.
• Perform bulk and area transmission studies compliant with NERC, PJM and FE criteria.
• Recommend mitigation projects and present operating solutions when necessary.
• Develop annual capital budgets with cost estimates and presentations.
• Study connections for new loads, generators, and merchant transmissions.
• Support Operations Centers during severe weather or outages with rapid evaluations.
• Engage with industry groups such as NERC, RFC and PJM.

Education

Bachelor of Science in Electrical, Civil or Mechanical Engineering (ABET-accredited)

PE License

FE Certificate

Job description

FirstEnergy is seeking a Transmission Planning Engineer to support planning across FE's transmission and subtransmission systems in OH, PA, WV, and NJ. The role focuses on safe, reliable operation with input from operating companies, utilities, and regional organizations.

Engineers will perform planning studies, develop capital budgets, and provide technical testimony as needed. Onsite work is required in a high-stability utility environment.