Distributed Energy Resources Engineer - PA

FirstEnergy • PA, PA

1d • Hybrid

About The Position

This position in the PA Planning and Protection group can be sited at any FirstEnergy location within Pennsylvania based on availability. Candidates must reside or be willing to relocate to PA. The Distributed Energy Resources (DER) engineer assists with processing net metering and wholesale interconnection applications while providing leadership and support with our rapidly evolving electrical system.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s of Science degree in Electrical Engineering / Engineering Technology from an ABET accredited institution is required. Acceptable alternatives are: 1. A Processional Engineer’s (PE) License 2. A bachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering from a non-ABET accredited institution plus an advanced degree in engineering from a university with an ABET accredited Bachelor’s program
• Minimum 0 - 5 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.
• Able to lead by example and coach others in effective decision making.
• Able to analyze data, write technical reports, develop work packages to implement recommendations and the ability to handle multiple assignments.
• Willing to travel throughout the service territory and work extra and/or irregular hours.

Nice To Haves

• Engineer in Training (EIT) is a plus.
• 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, TOAD/SQL, PLFS, and GISView is a plus.

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, PI Process Book, PI Datalink, and Positive Sequence Load Flow (PLSF).
• 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.
• Supporting Net Meter, wholesale and PURPA interconnection projects as needed.
• Processing interconnection applications for all levels of interconnection applications and provide technical support for peers.
• Performing technical reviews and complete interconnection studies for customer distributed generation applications.
• Provide leadership and strategic support for supplemental contractors supporting DER functions.
• Conducting technical research analysis and offer an interpretation of the results.
• 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 and external customer needs.
• Consistently anticipating and delivering results on a variety of job specific matters.
• Developing process improvements and efficiencies to improve work products and processes
• Supporting the storm response process, including support outside of standard business hours.
• Providing field and equipment audit and commissioning support as needed.

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

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level