Power Distribution Reliability Engineer

FirstEnergy; State College (Centre County); On-site; USD 85,000 - 110,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive pay

401(k) with company match

Pension plan

Tuition reimbursement

Medical/dental/vision/life insurance

Job summary

FirstEnergy is seeking an Engineering role focused on reliability and assessment of Pennsylvania’s electrical distribution systems. You will analyze data, plan long-range improvements, and support regulatory reporting while coordinating with the Distribution Control Center.

The ideal candidate will hold an ABET-accredited engineering degree, possibly a PE, and be willing to travel across the service territory. State College, PA onsite position with growth opportunities.

Qualifications

• ABET-accredited B.S. in Engineering required; PE license or advanced engineering degree with ABET background is a plus.
• Fundamentals of Engineering exam would be advantageous.
• Experience with electrical distribution systems, safety codes (NESC/NEC) and outage/maintenance practices desired.

Responsibilities

• Assess Pennsylvania distribution system reliability and recommend improvements.
• Develop and maintain long-range modernization plans and reliability targets.
• Prepare budget estimates for distribution reliability projects and regulatory reports.
• Analyze outage data and device interruptions; support storm response activities.
• Provide technical information to support Distribution Control Center operations.

Skills

Analytical thinking

Data analysis

Cross-functional collaboration

Effective communication

Problem solving

Team player

Education

ABET-accredited B.S. in Engineering

Professional Engineer license (PE)

Tools

SCADA

Job description

FirstEnergy is seeking an Engineering role focused on reliability and assessment of Pennsylvania’s electrical distribution systems. You will analyze data, plan long-range improvements, and support regulatory reporting while coordinating with the Distribution Control Center.

The ideal candidate will hold an ABET-accredited engineering degree, possibly a PE, and be willing to travel across the service territory. State College, PA onsite position with growth opportunities.