Transmission Line Design Oversight Engineer

First Energy • Akron, OH

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About The Position

This is an open position with FirstEnergy Service Company, a subsidiary of FirstEnergy Corp [FEU]. The selected candidate must work on site in either Akron, Ohio or Greensburg, Pennsylvania. The job of Transmission Line Design Oversight Engineer requires an individual to be self-directed with an interest and / or ability to manage engineering designs, equipment and standards for the External Engineering group within FirstEnergy. This position will work with multiple external design firms, engaged in a wide variety of transmission line engineering design, from the earliest design stages through construction and record update. This position will report on the progress of design projects and advise of any issues that could impair the successful completion of the project on a proactive basis. This position must provide technical support to Substation and Transmission personnel, Real Estate, Project Management and Construction crews verifying that no safety standards are compromised, checking for accuracy, and monitoring expenditures to ensure projects stay within budget allocation and meet the required in-service date.

Requirements

• Bachelors of Science degree in Electrical, Civil or Mechanical Engineering (BSEE, BSCE, BSME) from an ABET accredited institution is required.
• Minimum of 3 (three) years of Engineering experience is required.
• A Fundamentals of Engineering (FE) Certificate is preferred.
• Working knowledge of applicable computer software necessary to fulfill job duties including but not limited to Microsoft Office and AutoCAD.
• Must embrace a safety culture and maintain a safe work environment for co-workers and the public.
• Must be able to manage multiple projects simultaneously and work effectively under pressure.
• Must have strong interpersonal skills and develop and maintain relationships across FE, with outside firms and manufacturers.
• Must be able to communicate effectively with good verbal skills and writing skills.
• Must possess strong organizational, computer, and problem-solving skills.
• Must be self-directed and not dependent on detailed instruction from others.

Nice To Haves

• Knowledge of FileNet, SAP, and Cascade a plus but not a requirement.

Responsibilities

• Direct responsibility for overseeing multiple transmission line design projects, across multiple external design firms.
• Creating engineering designs and work scope for transmission line projects and confirming documentation and support is available to necessary personnel.
• Conducting engineering design reviews for transmission line projects.
• Documenting and entering design issues in the design accuracy tracker database after each project review.
• Ensuring designs support a safe environment for transmission lines and substations personnel, contractors, and the general public.
• Reviewing NESC clearance requirements and ensuring public safety is protected.
• Supporting communication across business units regarding project needs.
• Convening internal project schedule compliance review meetings with necessary parties to assure deliverables support project schedule and are within the project budget.
• Contributing to excellent organizational performance and values of FirstEnergy through responsible effective work performance.

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