Project Engineer III - Transmission Engineering - Akron

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

Job summary

FirstEnergy invites applications for a Scoping & Estimating Engineer. The role focuses on creating project scopes and estimates for transmission line and substation projects, collaborating with engineers, analysts, and designers across internal and external teams.

Minimum 3 years in engineering with ABET-accredited BS degrees; FE/PE preferred. The position emphasizes quality, safety, and effective communication with project sponsors and stakeholders.

Qualifications

• BSEE/BSCE/BSME from ABET-accredited school.
• PE license or FE certificate preferred.
• Minimum 3 years engineering experience.
• Ability to read/interpret technical documents for estimates.

Responsibilities

• Analyze technical documents to develop conceptual estimates for projects.
• Determine cost drivers and document risks/uncertainties.
• Develop project plan and material lists with input from Sponsors.
• Review estimates for adequacy and initiate revisions as needed.
• Ensure designs meet FE standards and safety requirements.
• Evaluate scope feasibility and preliminary layouts for safety.
• Maintain scope/estimates through project phases and document changes.
• Provide project status reports and support emergent needs.
• Validate estimates including contingencies and escalation.
• Oversee consultants and contractors; assure QA/QC.
• Communicate goals and decisions to regions and corporate teams.
• Support continuous improvement of estimating tools and processes.
• Participate in industry meetings (IEEE, EPRI) when applicable.

Skills

Time management

Multitasking

Communication

Problem solving

Team collaboration

Education

Bachelor of Science in Electrical Engineering

Bachelor of Science in Civil Engineering

Bachelor of Science in Mechanical Engineering

Professional Engineer (PE) license

FE certification

ABET accreditation

Job description

Description

About the Opportunity

This is an open position with FirstEnergy Service Co., a subsidiary of FirstEnergy Corp.

All employees who apply for a posted position must notify their supervisors that they have applied.

Employees who have not been in their current positions for at least one year or who are in a position with specific requirements beyond one year, must obtain approval from their supervisor before applying.

The selected candidate may be offered a position within the same job family, at a level that is lower than what was posted. This will be determined based upon the results of the interview process which considers the candidate's skills, work history, experience level, and other relevant qualifications

This position can be located in Greensburg, PA or Reading, PA.

The job of Scoping & Estimating Engineer requires an individual to be self-directed with an interest and/or ability to create project scopes and estimates for Transmission Line and Substation projects. This position will work within a staff of engineers, business analysts, drafters and designers; both internal and external, engaged in a wide variety of preliminary engineering design, from the request for project scope and estimation through construction and record update. This position will be responsible for the successful completion of scopes and estimates for projects and advise of any issues that could impair the successful completion of the project on a proactive basis.

Responsibilities include:

• Analyzing technical project documents and available information to develop Conceptual Estimates for Projects requested by Project Sponsors. Estimates are to include consideration of materials, construction labor/time and equipment.
• Determining what factors of production that will influence the cost of an estimate; clarifying unclear scope items and other issues that come from available information. Document the risks and gray areas of the scope to promote completion of the Project Scope and Estimate within a timely manner.
• Developing, with input from Sponsors, the plan, and key materials for the project. Provide projected contractor resource levels and project duration.
• Reviewing Project Estimates for adequacy and completeness. Initiating and ensuring project revisions are made and documented when required.
• Ensuring all proposed projects and designs meet current FE standards.
• Conducting review of project scope for feasibility and preliminary layout / arrangement taking into account that preliminary designs support a safe environment for transmission lines and substations personnel, contractors and the general public.
• Ensuring Scopes and Estimates are maintained until moved into later Project Phases. Ensure change management documentation for changes in scope, schedule and costs is followed.
• Providing project status reports and support the organization of emergent needs.
• Validating project estimates including contingency and escalation.
• Ensuring adequacy of Project Team membership and participation. Responsible for overseeing the activities of consultants and contractors assigned.
• Responsible for adhering to the quality assurance and quality control process, including identification of quality requirements in project estimates.
• Communicating Project goals, assumptions and decisions to the Region and/or Corporate Teams. Supporting Project challenge meetings, peer reviews and assessments when performed.
• Ensuring the Continuous Improvement of Software and Tools leverage in the Team. Self-performing audits of completed projects to evaluate gaps in tools or estimating techniques.
• Supporting and sustaining FirstEnergy as a high performing organization by contributing to excellent organizational performance and values of FirstEnergy through responsible effective work performance.
• Participating in industry meetings to confirm FirstEnergy has a voice in direction of industry (i.e. IEEE,EPRI, etc.).

Qualifications at the Engineer III level include:

• Bachelor of Science degree in Electrical, Civil or Mechanical Engineering (BSEE, BSCE, BSME) from an ABET accredited institution is required. Acceptable alternatives are: (1) a Professional Engineer's (PE) License (2) a Bachelor of Science degree in Engineering Technology from an ABET accredited institution (3) a Bachelor's degree in Electrical, Civil or Mechanical Engineering or technical field of study (non-ABET) plus an advanced degree in Electrical, Civil or Mechanical Engineering from a university with an ABET accredited Bachelor's program. Civil Engineering is preferred.
• A Fundamentals of Engineering (FE) Certificate is preferred.
• Minimum of 3 (three) years of Engineering experience is required.
• A Fundamentals of Engineering (FE) Certificate is preferred
• Familiarity with reading and interpreting technical documents to develop estimates.
• Exceptional time management skills are required. Candidate needs the demonstrated ability to develop, manage, and control multiple tasks.