Senior Engineer - Distributed Energy Resources

FirstEnergy Careers

95d • $113,500 - $135,000

About The Position

This is an open position with the FirstEnergy Service Company, a subsidiary of FirstEnergy Corp. The Distributed Energy Resources (DER) engineer within Energy Delivery Distribution Planning & Protection assists with driving FirstEnergy’s DER Strategy while providing leadership and support with our rapidly evolving electrical system. 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 eight (8) years' engineering experience is required.
• Advanced degree or certification is a plus; PE preferred.
• Previous experience in DER interconnection review and/or 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.
• Strong 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 effectively present complex subject matter to all levels.
• Able to lead by example and coach others in effective decision making.

Nice To Haves

• Advanced degree or certification in Engineering.
• 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 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.
• 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