Planning Engineer - Holmdel, NJ

FirstEnergy • Holmdel Township, NJ

5h • $91,000 - $145,000 • Onsite

About The Position

This is for two (2) open positions with Jersey Central Power & Light, a subsidiary of FirstEnergy Corp.
This Engineer role is responsible for the planning, protection, and reliability of Jersey Central Power & Light's distribution systems. The engineer performs analysis and recommends solutions to maintain a reliable electrical infrastructure that meets present and future electrical needs.
These engineer positions are within the Distribution Engineering Planning group and report onsite at the Holmdel Office in Holmdel, NJ.

Requirements

• Bachelor of Science degree in electrical or mechanical engineering from an ABET accredited institution is required. Acceptable alternatives are:
• a Professional Engineer’s (PE) License
• 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.
• Engineering Technology degree requires PE license to meet position requirements.
• Minimum 0 to 5 years engineering work experience is required.
• Understanding of electrical engineering and utility power system concepts with ability to learn new complex electrical topics quickly.
• Strong verbal and written communication skills, with an emphasis on understandable and clear technical writing and presentation skills.
• Possess strong knowledge, maturity, and decision-making skills regarding electrical problems and analyzing complex information.
• Detail-oriented, accurate, and able to understand and interpret complex technical information.
• Solid computer skills with competency in Microsoft Office products (particularly Word, Excel, and PowerPoint), along with a working knowledge of CAD and GIS software systems.
• Able to work both independently and in team environments.
• Possess strong interpersonal skills and a commitment to customer satisfaction.
• Self-motivated and a self-starter, customer-focused, results-oriented and a team player.
• Demonstrate a questioning attitude and desire to continue to learn, produce results, and develop relationships with other departments and customers.
• Deliver quality, accurate work within established deadlines.
• Possess and maintain a valid state-issued driver's license.
• Willing and able to travel throughout the service territory periodically, and willing to work extra and/or irregular hours during unusual circumstances (e.g. storm restoration efforts).

Nice To Haves

• Successful completion of the FE exam considered a plus.
• Computer programming ability (including SQL) considered a plus.

Responsibilities

• Working safely in a variety of electric utility settings and following all Accident Prevention Handbook (APH) work practices.
• Demonstrating a solid commitment to all aspects of safety, with maturity to exercise independent judgment on complex projects and assignments.
• Maintaining a safe workplace for coworkers and the community based upon knowledge of potential hazards and industry regulations and requirements.
• Providing a high level of service, continuous support, and proactive involvement regarding technical subject matter to leadership and peers.
• Using standard planning and protection tools, including CYME (Distribution Power System Analysis and Protective Device Coordination), Load Forecasting Data Management System, Geographic Information Systems (GIS) Viewer, PI ProcessBook, Energy Management System, and PowerOn to develop solutions to capacity and reliability issues.
• Providing prompt technical support and analysis to the Distribution Control Center (DCC) during major customer outage events
• Completing and providing guidance for DER related interconnection studies, and all necessary circuit modifications necessary for safe and reliable interconnection of DER generators.
• Provide leadership and strategic support for supplemental contractors supporting DER functions.
• Developing process improvements and efficiencies to improve work products and processes.
• Providing support for regulatory tasks and initiatives.
• Analyzing potential distribution impacts of transmission and subtransmission programs, processes, and/or projects.
• Preparing cost estimates, schedules, and justification for system improvement projects.
• Assisting with required training programs pertaining to data quality, outage reporting, and reliability analysis.
• Investigating and reporting on operational events.
• Performing and/or providing technical support to complete power quality studies as needed.
• Supporting storm response as a storm analyst, hazard dispatcher, or as assigned.
• Working overtime to support storm efforts or other special projects as business needs require.
• An employee hired at the Engineer III/IV level will be expected to perform all the above responsibilities with more proficiency, and in a more independent manner. Further, the Engineer III/IV level employee will be assigned additional responsibilities related to those above.

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