Supervisor Transmission Planning - Transmission Planning & Protection

FirstEnergy • Akron, OH

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About The Position

This position supervises engineers responsible for transmission planning across FirstEnergy’s transmission and subtransmission systems. The group studies and plans for the safe, reliable operation of lines and substations, evaluates generation and load interconnections, and develops reliability-related capital projects. Planning work incorporates input from operating companies, other utilities, generator owners, the Regional Transmission Organization, and Regional Reliability Organizations. The group also supports the Operations Center during storms, heavy loading, and abnormal system events.

The role provides technical leadership and oversight of system studies, planning criteria compliance, project development, regulatory and industry obligations, and staff development. Work locations may include Akron, Ohio; Greensburg or Reading, Pennsylvania; or Fairmont, West Virginia. Remote work within the United States may be available based on business need, with stated state exclusions. Travel throughout FirstEnergy’s service territory and to industry events is required as needed.

Requirements

• Bachelor of Science in Electrical Engineering (BSEE) from an ABET-accredited institution; alternatively, a bachelor’s degree in Electronics Engineering Technology or Electrical Engineering and a Professional Engineer’s license is required. Higher-level college degrees in relevant disciplines may be considered in lieu of these requirements.
• At least 5 years of related work experience.
• Proficiency, or demonstrated ability to become proficient, in power system analysis software such as PSLF, PSS/E, TARA, and other planning software.
• Ability to supervise and train professional engineering and specialist personnel.
• Familiarity with PJM, RFC, and NERC practices, procedures, and requirements related to transmission planning criteria and principles.
• Effective analytical and reasoning abilities, and strong oral and written communication skills, including the ability to structure and confidently present information to peers, management, and executive leadership.
• Ability to work independently or as part of a team on broad assignments involving compilation, preparation, and analysis of data, reports, statements, studies, or projects.
• Ability to work with minimal supervision and handle complex issues and assignments.
• Adherence to FirstEnergy’s Standards of Conduct and FERC compliance obligations.
• Must live within a 45-minute commute of the FirstEnergy service territory.

Nice To Haves

• Professional Engineer’s (PE) license is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Provide technical support and leadership to engineers and others developing transmission and subtransmission infrastructure projects, plans, and capital budgets to maintain system reliability and integrity, including strategic corporate study initiatives.
• Ensure timely completion of bulk and area transmission system studies and certify compliance with NERC, PJM, and FirstEnergy planning criteria, including PJM RTEP requirements.
• Ensure projects are proposed and costs justified to mitigate deficiencies identified through system studies; identify and present operating solutions to Operations when capital projects cannot be implemented in time.
• Support and present projects to RF and PJM as required.
• Provide management presentations and support for project needs to executive leadership and top management.
• Oversee impacts and additional requirements associated with new load, generation, and merchant transmission connections.
• Support Operations Centers during severe weather, heavy loading, and abnormal system events, including evaluating outage feasibility and recommending actions to address abnormal conditions, voltages, or equipment overloads.
• Work with industry groups, including NERC, RFC, and PJM, to meet FirstEnergy obligations and promote FirstEnergy ideas, methods, and procedures.
• Support responses to state and federal commission requests for information.
• Provide technical testimony for regulatory and legal inquiries as assigned.
• Support preparation of submittals for planning-related compliance activities.
• Support periodic reviews of the department’s planning philosophy, facility connection document, and other procedures and documents.
• Supervise work needed to meet governmental agency requirements, including providing input to filings for public utility commissions, state agencies, FERC, and other federal agencies.
• Travel throughout FirstEnergy’s service territory and to industry-related events as required.
• Supervise and train professional engineering and specialist personnel.

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