Planning & Protection Engineer

FirstEnergy Careers

98d • $82,500 - $120,000

About The Position

The Planning & Protection engineer position within Energy Delivery Support assists distribution engineers with circuit modeling and analysis tools such as CYME and CYMETCC. The engineer has experience in distribution planning & protection job functions to support distribution engineers with load projections and modeling analysis tools such as CYME and CYMTCC. The engineer supports the existing distribution feeder and transformer load projection tool while being instrumental in the implementation of an upgraded tool to enable changes in technology and needs of distribution planners to project future loads. Additionally, the individual is responsible for maintaining the distribution planning criteria and reviewing capital projects for best solutions. This position can be sited at any major FirstEnergy location in Ohio, West Virginia, Pennsylvania, Maryland, or New Jersey and reports on site.

Requirements

• Bachelor of Science degree in Engineering from an ABET accredited institution is required.
• Minimum of three (3) years' to five (5) engineering experience is required.
• Advanced degree or certification is a plus; PE preferred.
• Previous experience in distribution planning & protection job functions is preferred.
• Possess an in-depth understanding of pertinent technical products and/or services and of customer needs and expectations.
• Able to develop effective working relationships with employees at all levels of FirstEnergy.
• Expert-level analytical and technical abilities.
• Proficient in Microsoft Office tools, including Teams, Excel, Access, PowerPoint, and Word.
• Experience with SAP, CYME, LFDMS, EMS, TOAD/SQL, and GISView a plus.
• Excellent verbal communication skills, including the ability to make formal technical presentations to various management levels.
• Excellent technical analysis and technical writing abilities.
• Able to lead by example and coach others in effective decision making.
• Able to effectively present complex subject matter to all levels.
• Able to achieve active learning through a continued effort to develop knowledge, skills, and perspective.

Nice To Haves

• Advanced degree or certification in a relevant field.
• Professional Engineer’s (PE) License.

Responsibilities

• 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 surrounding technical subject matter to leadership and peers, using standard planning and protection tools.
• Providing guidance in the use of Energy Delivery Operations Services systems and processes.
• Supporting an annual Engineering task, such as Capital Portfolio development and review process, Summer Readiness, Manual Load Shed, Distribution System Assessment, etc.
• Conducting technical research analysis and offering an interpretation of the results.
• Assisting in implementation activities involving complex processes and procedures.
• Contributing to solutions by taking initiative to develop alternatives and recommendations.
• Offering ideas and suggestions to improve moderately complex technical processes and/or projects.
• Providing sound customer service by exceeding internal customer needs.
• Proactively seeking ways to build challenge and add value within scope of assignments.
• Consistently anticipating and delivering results on a variety of job-specific subject matters.
• Supporting operating company personnel through webcasts, workshops, and training.
• Independently improving technical programs and process effectiveness.
• Offering advice, education, and encouragement to others.
• Championing continuous improvement teams and/or initiatives across FirstEnergy.
• Integrating strategic concepts into business unit activities, providing strategic direction.
• Serving in a leadership role for the development of designated programs and policies.
• Developing process improvements and efficiencies to improve work products and processes.
• Directing others on technical subject matters.
• Supporting the storm response process as either a storm analyst, hazard dispatcher, hazard responder, or in another corporate storm role.

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: Mid Level
• Education Level: Bachelor's degree
• Number of Employees: 5,001-10,000 employees