FirstEnergy · 1 week ago
External Design Engineering Supervisor
Akron, OH
Full-time
Onsite
Senior Level
7+ years expFirstEnergy is a forward-thinking electric utility dedicated to integrity, safety, reliability, and operational excellence. The External Design Engineering Supervisor will manage transmission line design projects, overseeing external engineering leads and ensuring compliance with safety standards and project specifications.
Clean EnergyEnergyEnergy EfficiencyInformation Services
No H1B
Responsibilities
Assigning and supervising external engineering leads and their projects with external design firms. Typical transmission line projects include rehabilitation and green-field designs ranging from 34.5kV to 500kV
Reviewing and approving transmission line project cost estimates prepared by external firms
Establish and maintain effective working relationships with all external firms
Facilitating learning opportunities for direct reports to expand knowledge base of transmission engineering and to effectively interpret transmission design standards. Utilizing and developing direct report's skill-sets to support departmental needs across the FirstEnergy organization
Evaluating transmission line ratings and requirements, and project schedules to facilitate accurate engineering
Supporting communication across external firms as well as internal business units regarding project needs
Working with outside consultants, vendors, and equipment manufacturers
Ensuring specifications and standards are up to date and accurate. Reviewing against industry peers, manufacturers' best practices and industry standards
Participating in industry meetings to confirm FirstEnergy has a voice in direction of industry (i.e. IEEE,EPRI, etc.)
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
Supporting and sustaining FirstEnergy as a high performing organization by contributing to excellent organizational performance and values of FirstEnergy through responsible effective work performance
Conducting design reviews at manufacturer's facilities and plant audits as necessary
Conducting test witnessing at manufacturer's facilities as necessary
Supporting work crews during construction including office work and field visits
Appearing on behalf of company at local public zoning and planning committee meetings
Qualification
Required
Bachelor of Science Degree in Engineering from an ABET accredited school plus a minimum of 7 years related experience required
In lieu of degree, 10 years multi-disciplined technical and operational background required
Related experience includes engineering, supervision and mentoring others, experience with transmission design sufficient to assure compliance with FirstEnergy engineering practices, engineering standards, budget practices, field practices, equipment specifications, and maintenance practices
Experience with Transmission design sufficient to assure compliance with FirstEnergy engineering practices, engineering standards, budget practices, field practices, equipment specifications, and maintenance practices is required
Effective supervisory practices, effective planning and budgeting required
Working knowledge of applicable computer software necessary to fulfill job duties including but not limited to Microsoft Office, PLS-CADD and AutoCAD
Must embrace a safety culture and maintain a safe work environment for co-workers and the public
Must be able to manage a large number of 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 and with outside firms that further facilitate the cooperation needed to complete assigned tasks and that will inspire others to achieve, or exceed, goals
Ability to make practical decisions without undue delay and based on the best information available at the time that the decision must be made
Ability to coach, counsel, and develop employees
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
Preferred
A professional engineering license is preferred but not required
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
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.
10001+ employees
Funding
Current Stage
Public CompanyTotal Funding
$3.55BKey Investors
US Department of Energy
2024-11-14Grant· $50M
2023-05-01Post Ipo Debt· $1B
2018-01-22Post Ipo Equity· $2.5B
Leadership Team
Charles E. Jones
President and Chief Executive Officer Member
John Somerhalder
Interim President and Chief Executive Officer
Recent News
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