Equipment Engineer III/IV

FirstEnergy•Reading, PA

6d•Onsite

About The Position

This role provides technical support for relay testing systems, field maintenance activities, and regulatory compliance, specifically NERC requirements. The engineer will develop, test, and issue relay test routines, provide training to field personnel, and assist with commissioning record reviews and maintenance orders. Responsibilities also include supporting substation groups with NERC PRC-005 and PRC-012, assisting with cyber vulnerability assessments, and contributing to the improvement of technical programs and practices. The position requires maintaining a safe workplace, supporting emergency plans, and collaborating effectively with various internal and external stakeholders. Travel throughout the FirstEnergy system is expected, including periodic overnight stays. An Engineer IV will perform these responsibilities with greater proficiency and independence, and will be assigned additional related duties.

Requirements

Bachelor of Science degree in Electrical, Civil or Mechanical Engineering (BSEE, BSCE, BSME) from an ABET accredited institution is required. Acceptable alternatives are: (1) a Professional Engineer’s (PE) License (2) a Bachelor of Science degree in Engineering Technology from an ABET accredited institution (3) a Bachelor’s degree in Electrical, Civil or Mechanical Engineering or technical field of study (non-ABET) plus an advanced degree in Electrical, Civil or Mechanical Engineering from a university with an ABET accredited Bachelor’s program. Electrical Engineering is preferred.
Minimum of 3 (three) years of Engineering experience is required (for Engineer III).
Minimum of 5 (five) years of Engineering experience is required with a BS in Engineering or minimum of 7 (seven) years of Engineering experience is required with a BS in Engineering Technology (for Engineer IV).
Commitment to FirstEnergy’s Safety Policies and the Accident Prevention Handbook.
Valid driver’s license and reliable transportation.
Must be able to manage and prioritize multiple 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.
Demonstrate a questioning attitude to continue to learn, produce results, and strengthen existing relationships.
A willingness and an aptitude for training and mentoring technicians and other members of the technical engineering staff.
Developed analytical and technical abilities, with a strong mechanical aptitude.
Must have strong interpersonal skills to work effectively with people at all levels across the FE organization as well as with outside parties.
Model active learning.
Must be capable of driving projects and tasks to completion.
Deliver quality, accurate work within established deadlines.
Superior written and verbal communication skills.

Nice To Haves

A Fundamentals of Engineering (FE) Certificate is preferred.
Proficiency / comfort working with large amounts of data preferred.
Strong consideration will be given to those with previous experience in the design, maintenance or testing of substation equipment.
Familiarity with the understanding, application, and communication of microprocessor-based protection and control equipment is considered beneficial.
Experience with SEL products and software, Doble (Enoserv) RTS, and other Doble testing programs is also beneficial.
Understanding of FirstEnergy’s Manual of Operations, preferred.

Responsibilities

Provide technical support to field personnel for the use of the relay test software.
Developing, Testing, and Issuing Relay Test Routines.
Provide training to field personnel on the use of the relay test software.
Assisting field personnel with testing methods and documentation for protection systems, including relays, communications equipment, trip coils, DC systems, control circuitry, sensing devices, and Sudden Pressure Relays (SPRs).
Perform regular substation asset field walkdowns to verify asset inventories after construction project completion.
Commissioning record reviews.
Review and follow up on maintenance orders programmatically flagged for equipment issues or incomplete documentation.
Assistance with CIP field visits for outside vendors.
Assist in the annual onsite CIP cyber vulnerability assessments.
Provide technical support to the substation groups for regulatory commitments, specifically NERC requirements PRC-005, PRC-012, and state requirements.
Assist field personnel with NERC PRC-005 documentation requirements.
Provide ad-hoc training to new personnel on NERC compliance responsibilities.
Assisting in the education of others on technical subject matters and in the improvement of technical programs and process effectiveness.
Assist in the development or modification of FirstEnergy Substation Maintenance Practices.
Maintaining a safe workplace for coworkers and the community based upon knowledge of potential hazards and industry regulations/requirements.
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.
Willingness to travel throughout the FirstEnergy system including periodic overnight stays.