FirstEnergy

Commissioning & Substation Services Engineer

FirstEnergy

full-time

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Location Type: Office

Location: Toledo • Ohio • United States

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About the role

  • Maintaining a safe workplace for coworkers and the community based upon developing knowledge of potential hazards, industry regulations/requirements and company practices.
  • Commissioning new transmission substation equipment prior to it being released to transmission operations.
  • Developing check-out guides, review and approving test results and isolation plans, and developing energization plans to minimize system risk.
  • Providing limited field design services to correct minor design problems encountered during the implementation of substation capital projects.
  • Providing onsite technical support to regional substation services employees during preventive and corrective maintenance activities.
  • Applying engineering skills and operational knowledge in the identification and resolution of technical problems while in the field during the installation phase, testing phase, and during the design life of the substation equipment. This includes challenging and validating design approaches when necessary.
  • Assisting in the development of new or in the modification of existing maintenance practices to address changing technology, new equipment types, improved test and diagnostic methods, regulatory changes, etc.
  • Auditing preventive and corrective maintenance paperwork and test results to verify technical adequacy and regulatory completeness.
  • Providing emergency technical support following substation equipment failures to support customer restoration and system reinforcement. This includes developing field modifications and commissioning the installation of mobile substations.
  • Supporting the emergency plan through participation in assigned storm duties including hazard responding.
  • Ability to work both independently and in unison with others including regional and plant personnel as well as other departments/sections and outside vendors.
  • Communicating across multi-disciplined teams to include electrical contractors, customers, FirstEnergy regional switchmen/technicians, transmission operations, design engineering, planning/protection and project management to ensure successful and timely project completion.
  • Assisting in performing Apparent Cause and Root Cause analyses, including formally documenting findings through the preparation of technical reports and presentations.
  • Assisting in the education of others on technical subject matters and in the improvement of technical programs and process effectiveness.
  • Maintaining a safe workplace for coworkers and the community based upon a developing knowledge of potential hazards, industry regulations/requirements and company practices.
  • Supporting the development of corporate programs and policies; assist others tasked with leading organizational change.
  • Assisting senior technical staff in developing solutions to complex technical assignments.
  • Supporting FE Utilities Operations and Maintenance staffs in reaching goals and meeting deadlines.
  • Producing results that have a direct, positive impact on the Company.
  • Consistently anticipating customer needs and deliver high quality results.
  • Willingness to travel throughout the FirstEnergy system including occasional overnight stays when necessary.

Requirements

  • Bachelors of Science degree in Electrical or Mechanical Engineering (BSEE, BSME) from an ABET accredited institution is required. Acceptable alternatives are: (1) a Professional Engineer’s (PE) License (2) a Bachelor’s degree in Electrical or Mechanical Engineering or technical field of study (non-ABET) plus an advanced degree in Electrical or Mechanical Engineering from a university with an ABET accredited Bachelor’s program.
  • A Fundamentals of Engineering (FE) License is preferred.
  • Minimum of 2 (two) years of Engineering experience is required.
  • A working knowledge of electrical engineering, transmission substation equipment, transmission system protection and transmission system operations are desired.
  • Strong consideration will be given to those with previous experience in the design, maintenance or testing of substation equipment. Also, familiarity with the understanding, application, and communication of microprocessor based protection and control equipment is a plus.
  • Experience with SEL products and software, Enoserve RTS and Doble testing
  • Commitment to FirstEnergy's Safety Policies and the Accident Prevention Handbook
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
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Hard Skills & Tools
electrical engineeringmechanical engineeringtransmission substation equipmenttransmission system protectiontransmission system operationsdesign of substation equipmentmaintenance of substation equipmenttesting of substation equipmentmicroprocessor based protectionroot cause analysis
Soft Skills
communicationteamworkproblem-solvingindependent workcustomer serviceorganizational change leadershiptechnical educationanticipating customer needstechnical report preparationprocess improvement
Certifications
BSEEBSMEProfessional Engineer (PE) LicenseFundamentals of Engineering (FE) License