Reliability Engineer - Electrical Distribution & Grid

FirstEnergy; Erie (Erie County); On-site; USD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401(k) matching

Pension plan

Health insurance

Tuition reimbursement

Job summary

FirstEnergy is seeking an Engineer to ensure reliability of Pennsylvania's distribution systems. The role analyzes outages and maintains plans to improve reliability, safety, and regulatory reporting. The position may be based in Erie, Warren, or Oil City offices, requiring relocation to NW Pennsylvania if needed.

Responsibilities include data analysis, budget planning, and collaboration across teams to support a safe, modern electric grid. A BS in engineering and PE or eligibility are valued.

Qualifications

• Bachelor of Science degree in Engineering/Engineering Technology from an ABET-accredited institution is required.
• Professional Engineer (PE) license is a plus.
• Experience with electrical systems, operations, and maintenance practices is desired.

Responsibilities

• Assessing and improving the electrical distribution system's reliability performance for Pennsylvania Operating Areas.
• Developing and maintaining long-term infrastructure improvement plans (LTIIP).
• Preparing budget estimates and schedules for distribution system reliability projects.
• Supporting storm process and regulatory reporting as needed.

Skills

Electrical engineering

Data analysis

Cross-functional collaboration

Education

ABET-accredited BS in Engineering

Tools

Work management systems

Job description

FirstEnergy is seeking an Engineer to ensure reliability of Pennsylvania's distribution systems. The role analyzes outages and maintains plans to improve reliability, safety, and regulatory reporting. The position may be based in Erie, Warren, or Oil City offices, requiring relocation to NW Pennsylvania if needed.

Responsibilities include data analysis, budget planning, and collaboration across teams to support a safe, modern electric grid. A BS in engineering and PE or eligibility are valued.