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FirstEnergy · 5 months ago

Substation Design Engineer

Greensburg, PA, United States

Full-time

Onsite

Entry Level

2+ years exp

FirstEnergy is a forward-thinking electric utility dedicated to integrity, safety, reliability, and operational excellence. The Substation Design Engineer will create and manage engineering designs for substation projects, ensuring safety standards and budget compliance while providing technical support across various teams.

Clean EnergyEnergyEnergy EfficiencyInformation Services

No H1B

Security Clearance Required

Responsibilities

Creating engineering designs and work scope for substation projects and confirming documentation and support is available to necessary personnel. Possible items including steel structures, foundations, clearances, layout drawings, grounding, oil containment, lightning protection, schematics, and wiring diagrams

Ensuring designs support a safe environment for transmission lines and substations personnel, contractors and the general public

Preparing bills-of-material and specifications to procure needed equipment and materials for a substation project

Preparing and filing applications and supporting documentation for engineering permits when necessary. PE preferred

Reviewing NESC clearance requirements and Maintenance personnel and ensure the public safety is protected

Assisting Real Estate in the acquisition of Substation property by coordinating the preparation of sketches, maps, exhibits and easement plans

Directing technical personnel to gather and record data for substation design projects

Working with outside engineering firms, vendors, equipment manufacturers and consultants

Providing engineering support to employees to assist in their learning of standards, procedures, designs, and associated issues

Analyzing engineering issues, structures, equipment, etc., and recommending appropriate solutions and alternate design options

Preparing estimates for proposed projects

Reviewing manufacturer drawings for compliance with specifications

Conducting design reviews, plant audits, and test witnessing at manufacturer’s facilities as necessary

Evaluating equipment ratings and requirements, and project schedules to facilitate the accurate ordering of equipment to support project in service dates

Managing equipment orders for Substation projects from the initial request for equipment through delivery (technical details, bid evaluation, schedule, drawing review, design review, action items testing, and delivery)

Supporting communication across business units regarding project needs. Convening internal project schedule compliance review meetings with necessary parties to assure deliverables support project schedule and are within the project budget

Researching and exploring new technologies that will effectively enable work processes to be automated increasing efficiencies while decreasing the risk of human error

Ensuring standards and equipment specifications are up to date and accurate, reviewing against industry standards and best practices

Participating in industry meetings to confirm FirstEnergy has a voice in direction of industry (i.e. IEEE, EPRI, etc.)

Ability to obtain Engineer in Training and Professional Engineering license is preferred. Future advancement likely linked to ability to stamp and seal engineering design drawings as a Professional Engineer, when necessary

Supporting and sustaining FirstEnergy as a high performing organization by contributing to excellent organizational performance and values of FirstEnergy through responsible effective work performance

Qualification

Electrical EngineeringProfessional Engineering LicenseAutoCADFundamentals of Engineering CertificateMicrosoft OfficeSelf-directedInterpersonal SkillsOrganizational SkillsProblem Solving SkillsCommunication Skills

Required

Bachelors of Science degree in Electrical Engineering (BSEE) from an ABET accredited institution is required

Minimum of 2 (two) years of Engineering experience is required

Valid driver's license and have access to reliable transportation

Must embrace a safety culture and maintain a safe work environment for co-workers and the public

Must be able to manage 'multiple projects simultaneously' and be able to work effectively under the pressure of deadlines, unexpected developments, changes in project scope, budget constraints, unforeseen field problems and demands on time for work assignments outside of the normal duties

Must have strong interpersonal skills and develop and maintain relationships across FE, with outside firms and manufacturers that further facilitate the cooperation needed to complete assigned tasks and that will inspire others to achieve, or exceed, goals

Must be able to work independently as well as in teams to coordinate designs with other FirstEnergy areas of responsibility including Siting and Permitting, Project Management, Maintenance, Forestry, Real Estate and Construction, as well as the Regional operating companies

Ability to make practical decisions without undue delay and based on the best information available at the time that the decision must be made

Must be able to communicate effectively with good verbal skills and writing skills, providing comprehensive project status reports, clear and concise correspondence, and accurate information

Must possess strong organizational, computer, and problem solving skills

Must be self-directed and not dependent on detailed instruction from others

Ability to support numerous locations, must be willing to travel throughout the service area and to manufacturer locations, and to work extra and irregular hours

Working knowledge of applicable computer software necessary to fulfill job duties including but not limited to Microsoft Office and AutoCAD

Preferred

Professional Engineering (PE) License preferred

A Fundamentals of Engineering (FE) Certificate Preferred

Knowledge of FileNet, SAP, and Cascade a plus but not a requirement

Ability to obtain Engineer in Training and Professional Engineering license is preferred

Benefits

Competitive pay plus incentive compensation

Company-sponsored pension plan

401(k) savings plan with matching employer contribution

A choice of medical, prescription drug, dental, vision, and life insurance programs

Skills development training with tuition reimbursement

Company

FirstEnergy

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We are a forward-thinking electric utility centered on integrity, powered by a diverse team of employees committed to making customers’ lives brighter, the environment better and our communities stronger.

Founded in 1997

Akron, Ohio, USA

10001+ employees