Operations Engineer V- Transmissions Operations- Akron Control Center

FirstEnergy • Akron, OH

4h • Onsite

About The Position

FirstEnergy Service Company is seeking an Operations Engineer V to join its Transmission System Operational Support Team. This full-time, on-site position in Akron, Ohio supports transmission outage requests and coordinates activities needed to safely and efficiently manage planned outages and complex transmission projects while maintaining system reliability.

The role serves as a liaison between Transmission Operations and project organizations, processing outage requests, identifying system constraints, resolving scheduling conflicts, and coordinating outage activities with internal and external stakeholders. Engineer V candidates are expected to bring advanced technical expertise, leadership, and independence, and to serve as subject matter experts for complex outage coordination and transmission operations initiatives.

Requirements

• Bachelor of Science in Electrical Engineering (BSEE) or Electrical Engineering Technology (BSEET) from an ABET-accredited institution, or one of the stated acceptable alternatives: a PE license; a bachelor's degree in Electrical, Civil, Mechanical Engineering, or another technical discipline plus an advanced degree in Electrical Engineering or a related technical field from a university with an ABET-accredited engineering program; or a bachelor's degree in another engineering discipline from an ABET-accredited institution.
• Minimum of eight years of engineering experience.
• Demonstrated ability to analyze complex technical challenges and exercise sound engineering judgment.
• Ability to manage diverse projects and priorities while ensuring successful outcomes.
• Ability to complete assignments efficiently through effective use of organizational resources and logical problem-solving.
• Strong interpersonal skills and ability to work independently and collaboratively across departments and geographic locations.
• Effective written and verbal communication skills and ability to interact professionally with internal and external stakeholders.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Word, Excel, Outlook, and applicable engineering and technical systems.
• Ability to serve as a technical resource and mentor while supporting strategic operational initiatives.
• Ability to provide advanced technical leadership and work independently on complex outage coordination and transmission operations initiatives.

Nice To Haves

• Professional Engineer (PE) license.
• Knowledge of electric transmission systems, reliability standards, and regional transmission organizations.
• Knowledge of NERC and RFC standards and utility industry operating practices.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate outage activities within the Transmission Control Center for the FirstEnergy Transmission System Operational Support Team.
• Review and process outage and switching requests submitted by regional organizations and transmission project teams.
• Perform power flow and system impact studies using EMS Study Network Applications (STNET), TARA power flow software, and other analytical tools.
• Identify system constraints, scheduling conflicts, sequencing concerns, and coordination opportunities affecting outage planning and execution.
• Coordinate planned transmission outages with PJM, Transmission Operations, Generator Plant Operations, Regional Distribution Offices, and field personnel using FirstEnergy’s EDOA and PJM’s eDART systems.
• Maintain compliance with PJM outage coordination requirements and procedures.
• Collaborate with the Power Network Analysis (PNA) group to facilitate model updates and improve study solutions.
• Identify and coordinate resolutions to system and scheduling constraints.
• Develop procedures for equipment outages, restoration activities, and test energization activities.
• Provide technical support to Transmission System Operators regarding switching controls and system operations.
• Support control center operations through technical expertise and operational guidance.
• Assist with administration and maintenance of databases used to support control center operations.
• Prepare reports and communications regarding scheduling limitations, system impacts, and outage constraints.
• Coordinate work with Transmission Planning, Protection Engineering, Operations Control Room personnel, Power Network Analysis, Substation Design, Transmission Line Design, Project Management, Project Development, and Real-Time Systems teams.
• Assist management with preparing and delivering risk assessment documentation.
• Maintain operating instructions, prewritten switching procedures, and one-line diagrams required for transmission system operation and outage execution.
• Assist with outage entry and validation in the EMS Outage Scheduler and support STNET review processes.
• Participate in engineering, planning, construction, and regional transmission project meetings.
• Ensure compliance with applicable NERC and ReliabilityFirst Corporation requirements.
• Provide support during emergency response efforts and storm restoration activities.
• Support the Transmission Operations Portfolio process.
• Provide advanced technical leadership, support operational excellence initiatives, and contribute to the safe and reliable operation of the transmission system.

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

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