FirstEnergy at a Glance

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

FirstEnergy (NYSE: FE) is dedicated to integrity, safety, reliability and operational excellence. Headquartered in Akron, Ohio, FirstEnergy includes one of the nation's largest investor-owned electric systems, more than 24,000 miles of transmission lines that connect the Midwest and Mid-Atlantic regions, and a regulated generating fleet with a total capacity of more than 3,500 megawatts.

About the Opportunity

This is an open position with FirstEnergy Service Co., a subsidiary of FirstEnergy Corp. [FEU] 

Onsite - Akron OH, Fairmont WV, Greensburg PA, Reading PA

Responsibilities include:

• Short circuit impedance modeling of the transmission and sub-transmission lines, system interconnections, transmission and sub-transmission substations and transformers to ensure system accuracy, compliance with NERC standards and reliable operation.
• Modeling impedances of lines and transformers, air switch capability, and modeling aspects of power flow models.
• Performing transmission modeling activities with the operating companies, other utilities, nonutility customer load/generation, PJM, and ReliabilityFirst.
• Discussions and resolutions to modeling discrepancies, questions and compliance concerns.
• Developing and maintaining applications, queries, and macros.
• Actively participate on industry working groups and forums to ensure the FirstEnergy is viewed as an engaged leader in transmission activities.
• Continually seek opportunities to increase internal and external customer satisfaction and broaden/deepen relationships with neighboring companies, PJM, ReliabilityFirst, and NERC.
• Promote a diverse and inclusive work environment that values an open exchange of ideas to promote innovation

Qualifications include:

• Bachelor 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 Engineering from a university with an ABET accredited Bachelor's program.
• At least 2 years of engineering required.
• 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 and leadership.
• Ability to work independently on assignments that may be broad in nature involving the compilation, preparation, and analysis of various statistical/analytical data, reports, statements, studies, or projects.
• Knowledge of Microsoft Office tools, including Excel, PowerPoint, Access, and Word.
• Basic researching skills required.
• Desire to continue to learn and grow, work across FirstEnergy, and deliver results.
• Ability to deliver quality, accurate work within established deadlines.
• Ability to work extended hours or afterhours (e.g. evening, weekend and holidays) callouts to provide onsite technical and operational guidance in support of system emergencies.
• Self-motivated and a self-starter, customer focus ed, and results oriented.
• Must have strong interpersonal skills to work effectively with people at all levels across the FE organization as well as with outside parties.