Reliability Engineer - OH

FirstEnergy; Youngstown (OH); On-site; USD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

FirstEnergy is seeking an on-site Engineer in Youngstown, OH to ensure reliability of the distribution system. You will analyze outages, develop strategic improvement plans, and prepare reports and budgets for distribution reliability projects, while coordinating with the Distribution Control Center and regulatory teams.

Qualified candidates have an ABET-accredited engineering degree (or equivalent), and relevant knowledge of NESC/NEC.

Qualifications

• ABET-accredited B.S. in Engineering or Engineering Technology is required.
• PE license is a plus or equivalent advanced degree.
• Knowledge of NESC and NEC standards.
• Experience with electrical distribution systems and maintenance practices.

Responsibilities

• Work safely following the Accident Prevention Handbook.
• Assess and improve reliability of Ohio distribution systems.
• Develop plans to meet reliability targets and modernization.
• Analyze data for outages, DEMI, CEMI, and WPC.
• Prepare reliability reports and budget estimates.
• Support storm process and regulatory requirements.

Skills

Electrical systems knowledge

Data analysis

Communicational across teams

Driver's license

Willing to travel

Education

ABET-accredited B.S. in Engineering/Engineering Technology

PE license or ABET degree + advance degree

Non-ABET degree + ABET-equivalent advanced degree

Tools

NESC knowledge

NEC knowledge

Relay control experience

Work management software

Job description

FirstEnergy at a Glance

We are a forward-thinking electric utility powered by a diverse team of employees committed to making customers’ lives brighter, the environment better and our communities stronger.

Job Description

FirstEnergy (NYSE: FE) is dedicated to integrity, safety, reliability, and operational excellence. Headquartered in Akron, Ohio, the company operates one of the nation's largest investor‑owned electric systems, more than 24,000 miles of transmission lines connecting the Midwest and Mid‑Atlantic, and a regulated generating fleet with a total capacity of more than 3,500 megawatts.

About the Opportunity

This open position is with FirstEnergy Service Company, a subsidiary of FirstEnergy Corp. The Engineer is accountable for the reliability and assessment of Pennsylvania’s distribution systems, performing analysis and recommending solutions to maintain a reliable electrical infrastructure that meets present and future needs.

The position is on‑site at the Youngstown Service Building in Youngstown, Ohio. Candidates must reside or be willing to relocate to the Youngstown area for consideration.

Responsibilities

• Work safely in accordance with the Company’s Accident Prevention Handbook.
• Assess and improve the electrical distribution system’s reliability performance for all Ohio Operating Areas.
• Develop and maintain strategic plans to achieve reliability performance targets and metrics, including a long‑range vision for system improvement and modernization.
• Support OH Operations through data analysis including outage projects, circuit lockouts, frequent device interruptions (DEMI), customers experiencing multiple interruptions (CEMI), and worst performing circuits (WPC).
• Prepare and present reliability performance and regulatory required reports.
• Prepare budget estimates and schedules for distribution system reliability projects.
• Support customer inquiry responses and power quality studies as needed.
• Monitor field inoperable equipment logs for remediation needs.
• Maintain familiarity with state regulatory requirements for distribution inspection and maintenance.
• Provide technical information to support the Distribution Control Center to ensure safe and efficient operation of the electrical system.
• Support the storm process as needed, either as a hazard dispatcher/responder, storm analyst or line shop analyst.

Qualifications

• Bachelor of Science degree in Engineering or Engineering Technology from an ABET‑accredited institution is required. Acceptable alternatives are:
  • Professional Engineer (PE) license.
  • Bachelor’s degree in Engineering or technical field (non‑ABET) plus an advanced degree in Engineering from a university with an ABET‑accredited Bachelor’s program.
• Successful completion of the Fundamentals of Engineering exam is a plus.
• Experience and knowledge of electrical systems, operations, and maintenance practices, switching and tagging, computer systems, work management and electrical controls are desired. Relay control work experience is a plus.
• Current knowledge of the National Electric Safety Code (NESC) and the National Electric Code (NEC).
• Demonstrated experience in effectively working and communicating across functional boundaries and providing total customer satisfaction.
• Strong knowledge, maturity, and decision‑making skills regarding electrical problems and analyzing complex information.
• Able to analyze data, write technical reports, develop work packages to implement recommendations and handle multiple assignments.
• Self‑motivated, customer focused, results oriented, and a team player.
• Possess and maintain a valid state‑issued driver’s license.
• Willing to travel throughout the service territory, and willing to work extra and/or irregular hours.

Benefits, Compensation & Workforce Diversity

At FirstEnergy, employees are key to our success. We reward individual and team efforts through a total rewards philosophy that includes competitive pay, incentive compensation, a company‑sponsored pension plan, a 401(k) plan with matching employer contribution, and choices of medical, prescription drug, dental, vision, and life insurance programs. Skills development training and tuition reimbursement are also provided. Please visit www.firstenergycorp.com to learn more about all of our employee rewards programs.

FirstEnergy proudly supports workforce diversity. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, religion, color, national origin, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, status as a protected veteran, or status as a qualified individual with a disability.

Safety

Safety is a core value for FirstEnergy. We ensure employees have the tools, information, and processes to perform their duties safely for themselves, their co‑workers, our customers and the public. Our goal is a safe, accident‑free workplace that promotes public safety and meets world‑class safety standards.

Position Classification

Exempt

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