Transmission Protection Engineer: Grid Reliability

FirstEnergy Corp; Greensburg (Westmoreland County); On-site; USD 100,000 - 140,000; Full time

Job summary

FirstEnergy is seeking a Transmission Protection Engineer to perform relay protection functions across FE's transmission and sub-transmission systems in the Greensburg, PA area. The role focuses on protection system designs, setting development and system analyses for FE assets within FE territories.

Responsibilities include developing relay settings, coordinating studies, modeling short circuit scenarios, and ensuring compliance with NERC PRC standards while supporting storm response and

Qualifications

• ABET-accredited degree required; FE preferred.
• Engineering experience requirement specified.
• Proficiency with protective relay design and coordination is implied.

Responsibilities

• Provide technical guidance for transmission and sub-transmission protection projects.
• Develop protective relay design specifications and protection schemes.
• Perform short-circuit calculations, relay modeling, and coordination studies.
• Coordinate relay settings and conduct time-current coordination analyses.
• Maintain compliance with NERC PRC standards and PowerBase setting management.
• Support storm restoration activities and field actions.

Education

ABET-accredited engineering degree (BSEE/BSCE/BSME)

Fundamentals of Engineering (FE) Certificate

PE License or ABET-equivalent advanced degree

Minimum 2 years engineering experience

Tools

CAPE software

Job description

FirstEnergy is seeking a Transmission Protection Engineer to perform relay protection functions across FE's transmission and sub-transmission systems in the Greensburg, PA area. The role focuses on protection system designs, setting development and system analyses for FE assets within FE territories.

Responsibilities include developing relay settings, coordinating studies, modeling short circuit scenarios, and ensuring compliance with NERC PRC standards while supporting storm response and