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FirstEnergy · 5 months ago

Transmission Planning Electrical Engineer

Akron, OH, United States

Full-time

Onsite

Entry, Mid Level

2+ years exp

FirstEnergy is a forward-thinking electric utility powered by a diverse team of employees committed to making customers’ lives brighter. The Transmission Planning Engineer position is responsible for transmission planning functions across FirstEnergy's transmission and subtransmission systems, focusing on the safe and reliable operation of transmission lines and substations.

Clean EnergyEnergyEnergy EfficiencyInformation Services

No H1B

Responsibilities

Providing technical support and studies to develop transmission and subtransmission infrastructure projects, plans, and capital budgets to maintain the reliability and integrity of the FE system

Performing timely completion of bulk and area transmission systems studies ensuring compliance with NERC, PJM and FE planning criteria

Proposing and economically justifying recommended mitigation projects to any planning criteria deficiencies identified through system studies. If capital projects cannot be implemented in the needed timeframe, a detailed operating solution is prepared and presented to Operations for review and implementation

Performing development of annual capital budgets by requesting cost estimates and preparing presentations associated with the capital portfolio process

Performing studies associated with the connection of new loads, generators and merchant transmission projects

Providing support to the Operations Centers when required, such as during severe weather, heavy loading or abnormal system events. Frequently this support requires rapid turn-around of an evaluation of whether the system can accommodate an outage and remain in a secure condition should the next contingency occur. It could also involve operational recommendations to alleviate abnormal system conditions, abnormal voltages, or equipment overloads

Working with various industry groups to meet requirements / obligations that FE has within the industry, and actively promote FE ideas / methods / procedures that the industry should be using as it moves forward. Formal industry groups include NERC, RFC and PJM

Preparing responses to state and federal commission requests for information

Providing technical testimony for regulatory and legal inquiries as assigned

Supporting efforts to prepare submittals for compliance related to various planning related activities

Participating in the annual maintenance of the department’s planning philosophy, facility connection document, and other procedures and documents

Preparing work products to meet requirements of various governmental agencies, such as public utility commissions, other state agencies, FERC, and other federal agencies, by providing input to filings as required

May be required to travel throughout the FE system and to other industry related activities

Qualification

Electrical EngineeringPower System Analysis SoftwarePJM FamiliarityFundamentals of Engineering CertificateProfessional Engineer LicenseAnalytical SkillsCommunication SkillsTeamwork

Required

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

Minimum of 2 years of Engineering experience is required

Proficient (or demonstrated capability to become proficient) in the use of power system analysis software such as PSLF, PSS/E,TARA and other related planning software

Demonstrate familiarity with PJM, RFC and NERC practices, procedures and requirements in the areas of transmission planning criteria and principles

Demonstrated abilities of effective analytical and reasoning capabilities, refined oral and written communication skills, including ability to effectively structure and confidently present information to peers, TPP management and executive leadership of FE

Ability to work independently or as part of a team effort on assignments that may be broad in nature involving the compilation, preparation, and analysis of various statistical/analytical data, reports, statements, studies, or projects

Must adhere to FirstEnergy's Standards of Conduct and FERC compliance obligations

Must live within a 45 minute commute to the FirstEnergy service territory

Preferred

A Fundamentals of Engineering (FE) Certificate or Professional Engineer's (PE) License is preferred

Benefits

Competitive pay plus incentive compensation

A 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