Power Plant Generation Engineer – Maintenance & Reliability

FirstEnergy; Fairmont (WV); On-site; USD 90,000 - 125,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Company pension

401(k) with match

Medical/dental/vision insurance

Tuition reimbursement

Job summary

FirstEnergy is seeking a qualified engineer for an on-site, full-time role in Fairmont, WV. The position focuses on monitoring generation equipment, developing maintenance plans, and coordinating across technical teams to ensure safe, reliable, and cost-competitive operation.

Ideal candidates will have a BS in Engineering (ABET preferred) and 4–7 years of power-plant experience, with strong communication, budgeting, and leadership skills.

Qualifications

• BS in Engineering from ABET-accredited school required or equivalent as listed (PE, ENG Tech, or non-ABET with advanced degree).
• 4–7 years of power plant experience; familiarity with ASME piping codes and plant standards is a plus.
• Strong communication, presentation, and cross-functional leadership abilities.

Responsibilities

• Monitor generation equipment condition and support operations and maintenance planning.
• Develop long-term maintenance and repair plans for rotating equipment and related systems.
• Assess operating conditions and prepare budgets and project documentation.
• Coordinate technical services activities across disciplines and report on area issues.
• Research and analyze data to improve work processes and reliability.

Skills

Leadership

Communication

Project management

Team collaboration

Problem solving

Safety awareness

Prioritization

Time management

Education

Bachelor of Science in Engineering

PE license or Engineering Technology degree ABET

Engineering degree from non-ABET with advanced degree

Tools

Microsoft Word

Excel

PowerPoint

Job description

FirstEnergy is seeking a qualified engineer for an on-site, full-time role in Fairmont, WV. The position focuses on monitoring generation equipment, developing maintenance plans, and coordinating across technical teams to ensure safe, reliable, and cost-competitive operation.

Ideal candidates will have a BS in Engineering (ABET preferred) and 4–7 years of power-plant experience, with strong communication, budgeting, and leadership skills.