Transmission Metering Electrical Engineer

FirstEnergy; Akron (OH); On-site; USD 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

FirstEnergy is seeking a Transmission Metering Engineer to oversee all aspects of electric metering technology within its Transmission Operations. The role involves managing projects, ensuring technical support, and evaluating emerging technologies.

Candidates should possess at least a Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering, strong analytical abilities, and project management experience. This is an exciting opportunity to engage with cutting-edge technology in the electric utility industry.

Qualifications

• Minimum of 2 years of professional engineering experience.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Experience with electrical utility metering standards is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Research emerging metering technologies.
• Manage projects related to transmission metering.
• Provide technical support for operational metering.

Skills

Analytical skills

Problem-solving

Project management

Verbal communication

Written communication

Interpersonal skills

Education

Bachelors of Science degree in Electrical Engineering

Fundamentals of Engineering (FE) Certificate or PE License

Tools

Microsoft Office applications

Energy Management System (EMS)

MV-90 billing system

SAP

Job description

About The Opportunity

This is an open position with FirstEnergy Service Co., a subsidiary of FirstEnergy Corp.

Job Description

Transmission Metering Engineer – FirstEnergy

The engineer position will be part of the Transmission Metering group within FirstEnergy’s Transmission Operations organization, owning and supporting all aspects of electric metering, including emerging electronic metering technology, intelligent electronic devices (IEDs), communications and data requirements. The group is the centralized owner of all transmission metering equipment, standards, and processes across all FirstEnergy operating companies.

Locations: Akron OH, Toledo OH

All employees who apply for a posted position must notify their supervisors that they have applied. Employees who have not been in their current positions for at least one year or who are in a position with specific requirements beyond one year, must obtain approval from their supervisor before applying. The selected candidate may be offered a position within the same job family, at a level that is lower than what was posted. This will be determined based upon the results of the interview process which considers the candidate's skills, work history, experience level, and other relevant qualifications.

Responsibilities Include

• Research and evaluation of emerging metering technologies and intelligent electronic devices (IEDs) and development of recommendations for implementation and support on FirstEnergy’s transmission system.
• Managing diverse projects, processes, and programs affecting transmission metering with minimal supervision.
• Providing technical support for transmission operational metering including installation, programming, maintenance, and potential replacement of metering equipment. This includes issuing and providing device configuration settings.
• Applying engineering skills and operational knowledge in the identification and resolution of metering problems and/or data integrity issues.
• Coordinating, managing, and prioritizing the repair and replacement of defective metering equipment with internal and external stakeholders.
• Assisting in the development of new, or modification of existing, procedures, standards, practices and/or processes related to transmission metering.
• Specifying field test equipment and procedures for testing/commissioning of substation metering equipment.
• Ensuring metering standards and practices meet regulatory standards and requirements (FERC, NERC, PJM, and state regulatory bodies).
• Serving as the subject matter expert for all aspects related to transmission metering.
• Staying engaged with PJM and industry peers to establish best practices, identify industry trends/issues, and the development of reporting metrics.
• Review of new project scopes for addition of possible metering needs and of issued meter related projects to ensure metering design is correct.
• Preparing technical reports and summaries, as well as preparing and making presentations when necessary.
• Producing results that have a direct, positive impact on the company.
• Working both independently and with others to achieve company goals and objectives.
• Meeting customer needs by providing professional and timely service.
• Demonstrating a solid commitment to all aspects of safety.

An employee hired at the Engineer IV level will be expected to perform all the above responsibilities with more proficiency, and in a more independent manner. Further, the Engineer IV will be assigned additional responsibilities related to those listed above.

Qualifications At The Engineer II/III Level Include

• Bachelors of Science degree in Electrical Engineering (BSEE) from an ABET accredited institution is required. Acceptable alternatives are: (1) a Professional Engineer’s (PE) License (2) a Bachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering or technical field of study (non-ABET) plus an advanced degree in Electrical, Civil or Mechanical Engineering from a university with an ABET accredited Bachelor’s program.
• A Fundamentals of Engineering (FE) Certificate or Professional Engineer’s (PE) License is preferred.
• At least 2 years of professional engineering experience required.
• Basic researching skills preferred.
• Must have strong analytical and problem-solving skills, along with excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Ability to work independently on assignments that may be broad in nature involving the compilation, preparation, and analysis of various statistical/analytical data, reports, statements, studies, or projects.
• Ability to review and understand substation one-line, three-line, schematic, and wiring diagrams is preferred.
• Ability to analyze complex problems and demonstrate good judgment in decision-making is essential.
• Demonstrated ability to manage diverse projects and the ability to multi-task as needed.
• Strong interpersonal skills and the ability to work independently, as well as collaboratively, with departments and teams in multiple locations.
• Proficient with Microsoft Office applications, including Word, Excel, Access, and Power Point.
• Ability to deliver quality, accurate work within established deadlines.
• Self-motivated, self-starter, customer focused, and results oriented.
• Desire to continue to learn and grow, work across FirstEnergy, and deliver results.
• Previous utility experience is desired but not required.
• Familiarity with the design, application, and operational characteristics of metering equipment and systems is considered a plus.
• Familiarity with instrument transformers (potential transformers and current transformers) is a plus.
• Familiarity with, and use of the real-time Energy Management System (EMS), the MV-90 billing system, Cascade, Powerbase, Unifier, CrossBow, EDOA, and/or SAP is a plus.
• Knowledge of the electric transmission system, North American Electric Reliability Corporation (NERC), and PJM standards and policies of the electric utility industry is a plus.
• Knowledge of electrical utility metering standards such as ANSI and IEEE is a plus.
• Understanding of substations and substation devices is preferred.
• Exposure to the use of standard electrical test equipment and methods to troubleshoot and commission electrical equipment in substations and power plants is considered a plus.
• Previous knowledge of VPN, TCP/IP, ModBus and/or DNP communication protocols is a plus
• Previous knowledge of communications technology such as fiber, wireless, and internet is a plus.

Qualifications At The Engineer IV Level Include

• Minimum of 5 years of engineering experience required.
• A Professional Engineers (PE) License preferred.
• Ability to effectively lead multi-discipline team initiatives.
• Ability to work with minimal supervision.
• Engineer IVs are expected to have a strong aptitude for mentoring.

All employees must have an account to use a FirstEnergy computer to apply for jobs. If you do not know if you have an account, please contact the IT Service Desk at 330-315-4357, Option 1 - 1 for assistance.

FirstEnergy Human Resources Team