Operations Engineer - OT Advanced Operations

FirstEnergy • Akron, OH

9d • Hybrid

About The Position

The Operational Technology (OT) Engineer works at FirstEnergy's Transmission or Distribution Control Center with a team of analysts and engineers in support of the Energy Management System (EMS) and Distribution Management System (DMS). The systems are critical, real-time, 7x24 applications that monitor and control the flow of power across the FirstEnergy transmission and distribution systems. This position’s base reporting location can be Greensburg, PA; Akron, OH; Reading, PA; or Fairmont, WV. The position can be worked primarily remotely with occasional (1-2 days/week) work on-site.

Requirements

• 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 of Science in Electrical Engineering Technology from an ABET accredited institution (3) 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.
• Solid computer skills with competency in Microsoft Office products (particularly Word, Excel, and PowerPoint).
• Excellent oral and written communication skills, and strong interpersonal skills to work effectively with people at all levels and with varying backgrounds.
• Detail-oriented, accurate, and able to understand and interpret complex technical information.
• Demonstrated ability to effectively prioritize and plan work, work on multiple concurrent tasks, and meet deadlines.
• Ability and willingness to work flexible hours and be available for call-in and after-hours support (7x24 operations) as needed.

Nice To Haves

• Computer programming ability (including SQL) considered a plus.
• Familiarity with relevant utility operations (transmission, distribution, generation)
• Familiarity with power flow and other engineering simulation software
• Previous SCADA and/or engineering experience
• Demonstrated analytical skills to effectively resolve technical problems.
• Data communications and networking skills/knowledge

Responsibilities

• Providing primary maintenance and support of the EMS and DMS network application toolset (network model, state estimator, powerflow, and contingency analysis).
• Understanding the business functions to provide optimal solutions that are scalable, reliable, and cost effective.
• Providing technical leadership and support for the advanced power system applications.
• Managing & testing software, software configurations, and providing system database support; maintaining integrations and interfaces between systems.
• Managing schedules and coordinating modeling changes following established department procedures
• Providing engineering technical expertise to ensure the operational reliability of SCADA and real-time network analysis tools.
• Maintaining the dispatcher training simulators
• Maintaining the ICCP database for real-time data exchange with FE’s regional Transmission Operator, PJM.
• Acting as a liaison between OT, operations, and engineering functions.
• Supporting the development and maintenance of wide-area visualization operator tools
• Assisting in the creation of system documentation, version release notes, and training material.
• Conducting presentations and training as needed
• Developing a solid understanding of processes in FirstEnergy’s Power Delivery line of business, keeping up with developments in the electric utility industry at large, and being able to speak the language of the business.

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: Senior