Engineer - SCADA Design

FirstEnergy • Akron, OH

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About The Position

FirstEnergy is 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. This is an open position with FirstEnergy Service Company, a subsidiary of FirstEnergy Corp. The Supervisory Control & Data Acquisition (SCADA) commissioning engineer works at FirstEnergy's Transmission Control Center with a team of analysts and engineers in support of the Energy Management System (EMS). This system is a critical, real-time, 7x24 application that controls and monitors FirstEnergy transmission system assets. This is an on-site position that can be filled in Akron, OH or Fairmont, WV. The position is responsible for commissioning activities for all IT-managed SCADA and Remote Terminal Unit (RTU) field equipment in support of the EMS.

Requirements

• Bachelor of Science degree in Electrical Engineering (BSEE) from an ABET accredited institution is required.
• Ability and willingness to work flexible hours and be available for call-in and after-hours support (7x24 operations) as needed.
• Ability to effectively use standard PC software, including MS Windows and Office products, web-based systems, e-mail, relational database query tools.
• Excellent oral and written communication skills, and strong interpersonal skills to work effectively with people at all levels and with varying backgrounds.
• Experience in providing responsive and effective customer service.
• Demonstrated ability to effectively prioritize and plan work, work on multiple concurrent tasks, and meet deadlines.

Nice To Haves

• Familiarity with relevant utility operations (transmission, distribution, generation).
• Data communications and networking skills/knowledge.
• Previous SCADA and/or engineering experience.
• Demonstrated analytical skills to effectively resolve technical problems.
• Familiarity with Programmable Logic Controllers (PLCs) and RTU Programming.

Responsibilities

• Coordinating engineering and commissioning activities with multiple groups throughout FirstEnergy involved in the SCADA delivery process.
• Performing resource scheduling, point-to-point checkouts, troubleshooting, inventory maintenance, and regulatory compliance activities.
• Issuing as-left settings.
• Providing second-level field support for commissioning activities.
• Managing schedules and coordinating changes following established department procedures.
• Managing SCADA asset lifecycles, including establishing and coordinating maintenance programs for RTUs and associated equipment.
• Working directly with other staff members to identify, evaluate, prioritize, and implement improvements consistent with business requirements.
• Developing a solid understanding of processes in the FirstEnergy Transmission Operations line of business.

Benefits

• Competitive pay plus incentive compensation.
• Company-sponsored pension plan.
• 401(k) savings plan with matching employer contribution.
• Choice of medical, prescription drug, dental, vision, and life insurance programs.
• Skills development training with tuition reimbursement.

What This Job Offers

• Industry: Utilities
• Education Level: Bachelor's degree