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FirstEnergy · 1 day ago

DER / Planning Engineer - WV

West Virginia, United States

Full-time

Onsite

New Grad, Entry Level

0+ years exp

FirstEnergy is a forward-thinking electric utility dedicated to integrity, safety, reliability, and operational excellence. The DER / Planning Engineer will be responsible for managing Distributed Energy Resources and planning for Mon Power’s distribution systems, including processing interconnection applications and providing technical support.

Clean EnergyEnergyEnergy EfficiencyInformation Services

No H1B

Responsibilities

Maintaining a safe workplace for coworkers and the community based upon knowledge of potential hazards and industry regulations and requirements

Working safely in accordance with the Company’s Accident Prevention Handbook

Providing a high level of service, continuous support, and proactive involvement surrounding technical subject matter on DER related topics to leadership and peers

Using standard planning and protection tools, such as Microsoft Office tools, CYME Distribution (CYMEDIST), CYME Time-Current Characteristic Current (CYMETCC), Load Forecasting Data Management System (LFDMS), SAP, GISView, and PI Datalink

Completing and providing guidance for DER related interconnection studies, and all necessary circuit modifications necessary for safe and reliable interconnection of DER generators

Providing support and program management for large net metered interconnections

Processing interconnection applications for all levels of interconnection applications and providing technical support for peers

Performing technical reviews and complete interconnection studies for customer distributed generation applications

Contributing to solutions by taking initiative to develop alternatives and recommendations

Providing field and equipment audit and commissioning support as needed

Investigating and developing planning studies to recommend and drive the necessary distribution system expansions and modifications to maintain reliable electrical infrastructure that meets present and future electrical needs

Demonstrating proficiency in the use of engineering analysis software to model the distribution system, calculate voltage drop and fault currents of circuits, and perform distribution switching and protection studies

Preparing budget estimates and schedules for system reinforcement projects

Supporting operations and maintenance by performing switching studies and preparing settings for mobile substation installations as needed

Performing protective device coordination studies for substation transformers and circuit breakers along with circuit protection (fuses and reclosers) as needed

Understanding and recommending settings for various regulator and capacitor controls

Supporting the storm response process, including support outside of standard business hours

Qualification

DER interconnection reviewDistribution planningEngineering analysis softwareMicrosoft OfficeSAPCYMEAnalytical abilitiesCustomer service understandingTechnical writing

Required

Bachelor of Science degree in Engineering from an ABET accredited institution is required

Engineering Technology degrees require a PE license to meet position requirements

Minimum 0 - 3 years' engineering experience is required

Possess an understanding of pertinent technical products and/or services and of customers' needs and expectations

Superior analytical and technical abilities

Proficient in Microsoft Office tools, including Teams, Excel, Access, PowerPoint and Word

Excellent technical analysis and technical writing abilities

Willing to travel throughout the service territory, and willing to work extra and/or irregular hours

Preferred

Previous engineering experience is strongly preferred

Advanced degree, certification, and professional engineering license is a plus

Previous experience in DER interconnection review and/or distribution planning and protection job functions preferred

Experience with SAP, CYME, LFDMS, EMS, and GISView is a plus

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

Glassdoor3.6

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