Substation Field Engineer II: Equipment & Commissioning

FirstEnergy Corp; State College (Centre County); On-site; USD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

FirstEnergy Corp seeks an Electrical Engineer to provide field engineering services and technical support for maintenance, construction, testing and commissioning of substation equipment up to 500kV. The role involves extensive field work outside of an office environment at various substations and service centers.

Responsibilities include commissioning equipment, developing energization plans, and providing on-site technical support during preventive and corrective maintenance.

Qualifications

• Bachelor of Science degree in Electrical, Civil or Mechanical Engineering from an ABET accredited institution is required.
• Acceptable alternatives: PE license; Engineering Technology degree from ABET accredited institution or equivalent with advanced degree; ABET‑accredited program.

Responsibilities

• Maintain a safe workplace compliant with industry regulations and company practices.
• Commission and test new substation equipment prior to release to operations.
• Develop check-out guides, review test results and isolation/energization plans to minimize risk.
• Provide onsite technical support to regional substation services during preventive and corrective maintenance.
• Apply engineering skills to identify and resolve technical problems in field deployment, testing, and life cycle of equipment.
• Assist in developing and modifying maintenance practices in response to evolving technology and regulatory changes.
• Audit preventive and corrective maintenance paperwork and test results for regulatory completeness.
• Provide emergency technical support after substation equipment failures to aid restoration and reinforcement.

Skills

Field engineering

Substation maintenance

Testing & commissioning

Safety regulations

Education

B.S. in Electrical Engineering (ABET)

PE License or Engineering Technology degree with ABET accreditation

FE Certificate (preferred)

Job description

FirstEnergy Corp seeks an Electrical Engineer to provide field engineering services and technical support for maintenance, construction, testing and commissioning of substation equipment up to 500kV. The role involves extensive field work outside of an office environment at various substations and service centers.

Responsibilities include commissioning equipment, developing energization plans, and providing on-site technical support during preventive and corrective maintenance.