Senior Transmission Planning Engineer

FirstEnergy Corp; Akron (OH); On-site; USD 78,000 - 122,000; Full time

Job summary

FirstEnergy Corp. is seeking a Transmission Planning Engineer based onsite in the Akron area. The role focuses on planning and reliability of transmission and subtransmission lines and substations, with input from operating companies and regional groups.

Responsibilities include studies for capital budgets, regulatory compliance, and interconnection analyses. The position requires a BS in Electrical Engineering from an ABET-accredited program, with FE or PE credentials preferred and a minimum of

Qualifications

• Strong analytical and problem-solving abilities.
• Effective communication with cross-functional teams.
• Understanding of transmission planning concepts and reliability criteria.

Responsibilities

• Provide transmission planning studies to maintain reliability of FE system.
• Perform studies ensuring compliance with NERC, PJM, and FE planning criteria.
• Propose mitigation projects and present operating solutions when capital projects are delayed.
• Develop annual capital budgets and cost estimates for planning projects.
• Study connections of new loads, generators, and merchant transmission projects.
• Support Operations Centers during severe weather or abnormal system events.
• Engage with industry groups (NERC, RFC, PJM) and participate in filings and regulatory inquiries.

Skills

Analytical skills

Communication

Education

Bachelor of Science in Electrical Engineering (ABET)

FE Certificate preferred

Job description

FirstEnergy Corp. is seeking a Transmission Planning Engineer based onsite in the Akron area. The role focuses on planning and reliability of transmission and subtransmission lines and substations, with input from operating companies and regional groups.

Responsibilities include studies for capital budgets, regulatory compliance, and interconnection analyses. The position requires a BS in Electrical Engineering from an ABET-accredited program, with FE or PE credentials preferred and a minimum of