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FirstEnergy · 1 day ago

Engineer - Distributed Energy Resources

Ohio, United States

Full-time

Onsite

Mid, Senior Level

$82K/yr - $135K/yr

3+ years exp

FirstEnergy is a forward-thinking electric utility committed to integrity, safety, reliability, and operational excellence. The Distributed Energy Resources (DER) engineer will assist in driving FirstEnergy’s DER Strategy while providing leadership and support for the evolving electrical system.

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

Providing a high level of service, continuous support, and proactive involvement surrounding technical subject matter to leadership and peers, using standard planning and protection tools, such as Microsoft Office tools, CYME Distribution, CYME Time-Current Characteristic Current, Load Forecasting Data Management System (LFDMS), SAP, GISView, Pl Process Book, Pl Datalink, reviewing and approving circuit modifications

Providing guidance in use of Energy Delivery Operations Services systems and processes, such as: Distribution Planning Criteria; Distribution Engineering Practices; Field Guides; and Standards

Supporting an annual Engineering task, such as Capital Portfolio development and review process, Summer Readiness, Manual Load Shed, Distribution System Assessment, etc

Conducting technical research analysis and offering an interpretation of the results

Assisting in implementation activities involving complex processes and procedures

Contributing to solutions by taking initiative to develop alternatives and recommendations

Offering ideas and suggestions to improve moderately complex technical processes and/or projects

Providing sound customer service by exceeding internal customer needs

Proactively seeking ways to build challenge and add value within scope of assignments

Consistently anticipating and delivering results on a variety of job-specific subject matters

Supporting operating company personnel through webcasts, workshops, and training

Offering advice, education, and encouragement to others

Championing continuous improvement teams and/or initiatives across FirstEnergy

Integrating strategic concepts into business unit activities, providing strategic direction

Serving in a leadership role for the development of designated programs and policies

Developing process improvements and efficiencies to improve work products and processes

Directing others on technical subject matters

Supporting the storm response process as either a storm analyst, hazard dispatcher, hazard responder, or in another corporate storm role

Qualification

Engineering degreeDER interconnection reviewDistribution planningProfessional Engineer LicenseTechnical analysisMicrosoft Office proficiencySAPCommunicationTechnical writingLeadership

Required

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

Minimum of three (3) to eight (8) years' engineering work experience is required

Possess an In-depth understanding of pertinent technical products and/or services and of customer needs and expectations

Strong analytical and technical abilities

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

Excellent verbal communication skills, including the ability to make formal technical presentations to various management levels

Excellent technical analysis and technical writing abilities

Able to effectively present complex subject matter to all levels

Able to lead by example and coach others in effective decision making

Preferred

Advanced degree or certification is a plus; PE preferred

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

Experience with SAP, CYME, LFDMS, EMS, TOAD/SQL, and GISView 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

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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