Power System Transmission Planning Engineer

FirstEnergy; Akron (OH); On-site; USD 90,000 - 125,000; Full time

Job summary

FirstEnergy is seeking a Transmission Planning Engineer to perform planning studies across transmission and subtransmission systems within the FirstEnergy area. The role focuses on safe, reliable operation, interconnection studies, and capital portfolio development.

Collaboration with operating companies, PJM, and regional reliability organizations is essential for project justification and implementation. This onsite position requires a Bachelor of Science in a related field, ABET

Qualifications

• Bachelor of Science in Electrical, Electrical Technologies, or Mechanical from an ABET-accredited institution is required
• A FE certificate or PE license is preferred or alternative ABET-accredited degrees with advanced Electrical specialization
• Minimum of 2 years of engineering experience in transmission planning or related field

Responsibilities

• Provide transmission and subtransmission studies to maintain reliability and integrity of the FE system
• Perform studies for generation and load interconnections and assess planning criteria compliance (NERC, PJM)
• Develop annual capital budgets and support capital portfolio presentations
• Support Operations Centers during severe weather or abnormal system events
• Interact with industry groups (NERC, RFC, PJM) and prepare regulatory submittals

Skills

Electrical engineering

Transmission planning

Regulatory compliance

Education

ABET-accredited BS in Electrical/Mechanical

PE license or FE certificate

Job description

FirstEnergy is seeking a Transmission Planning Engineer to perform planning studies across transmission and subtransmission systems within the FirstEnergy area. The role focuses on safe, reliable operation, interconnection studies, and capital portfolio development.

Collaboration with operating companies, PJM, and regional reliability organizations is essential for project justification and implementation. This onsite position requires a Bachelor of Science in a related field, ABET