Substation Planning & Scheduling Specialist

FirstEnergy Corp; Akron (OH); On-site; USD 85,000 - 110,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive pay

Pension plan

401(k) with company match

Medical, dental, vision insurance

Tuition reimbursement

Career development opportunities

Job summary

FirstEnergy, based in Akron, OH, is seeking a Substation Planner to coordinate planning, scheduling, and technical support for Substation Operations and Construction. This full-time, on-site role supports safe and efficient substation activity, collaborating with engineers, operations staff, contractors, and management.

The successful candidate will plan maintenance, capital projects, and construction work packages, while ensuring regulatory and safety standards are met.

Qualifications

• Associate's or Bachelor's degree in Engineering Technology, Electrical Technology, Construction Management, or a related discipline preferred.
• In lieu of a degree, a minimum of three (3) years of relevant utility, substation, electrical construction, maintenance, planning, scheduling, or technical field experience is required.
• Knowledge of substation construction methods, maintenance practices, and work planning processes.
• Ability to interpret engineering drawings, one-line diagrams, schematics, construction prints, equipment manuals, and technical specifications.
• Understanding of safe work practices and company operating procedures.

Responsibilities

• Demonstrate and promote a strong commitment to all aspects of safety.
• Plan and schedule substation maintenance, construction, and capital projects to support system reliability and operational goals.
• Provide reliable support to supervisors and foremen by coordinating work activities, staffing requirements, equipment, materials, switching orders, contractor resources, and work package documentation.
• Assist supervision in establishing work commitment dates and expedite project deliverables when practical and necessary.
• Coordinate with engineering, operations, contractors, property owners, and other stakeholders to support substation projects and maintenance activities.

Skills

Engineering technology

Electrical technology

Construction management

Substation experience

NESC/NEC knowledge

Engineering drawings interpretation

Communication skills

Travel readiness

Education

Associate's degree in Engineering Technology

Bachelor's degree in Engineering Technology / Construction Management

Tools

SAP

GIS

CAD

Outage management systems

Job description

FirstEnergy, based in Akron, OH, is seeking a Substation Planner to coordinate planning, scheduling, and technical support for Substation Operations and Construction. This full-time, on-site role supports safe and efficient substation activity, collaborating with engineers, operations staff, contractors, and management.

The successful candidate will plan maintenance, capital projects, and construction work packages, while ensuring regulatory and safety standards are met.