Transmission Planning Electrical Engineer

First Energy • Akron, OH

99d

About The Position

The Transmission Planning Engineer position is responsible for transmission planning functions across FirstEnergy's transmission and subtransmission systems in the FirstEnergy area. The primary focus is on studying and planning the safe and reliable operation of transmission and subtransmission lines and substations. In addition, the position is responsible for performing studies related to generation and load interconnections attaching to the system within the assigned planning areas. The engineer will perform transmission planning activities with input from the operating companies, other utilities, generator owners, the Regional Transmission Organization, and Regional Reliability Organizations. The position has the responsibility to initiate, recommend, and assist in the development of the capital portfolio for reliability related projects within the planning area of responsibility. The position works closely with the Operations Center to provide support during storms, heavy loading periods, and abnormal system events.

Requirements

• Bachelors of Science degree in Electrical Engineering (BSEE) from an ABET accredited institution is required.
• A Fundamentals of Engineering (FE) Certificate or Professional Engineer's (PE) License is preferred.
• Minimum of 2 years of Engineering experience is required.
• Proficient in the use of power system analysis software such as PSLF, PSS/E, TARA and other related planning software.
• Demonstrate familiarity with PJM, RFC and NERC practices, procedures and requirements in the areas of transmission planning criteria and principles.
• Demonstrated abilities of effective analytical and reasoning capabilities, refined oral and written communication skills.
• Ability to work independently or as part of a team effort on assignments.
• Must adhere to FirstEnergy's Standards of Conduct and FERC compliance obligations.
• Must live within a 45 minute commute to the FirstEnergy service territory.

Responsibilities

• Providing technical support and studies to develop transmission and subtransmission infrastructure projects, plans, and capital budgets to maintain the reliability and integrity of the FE system.
• Performing timely completion of bulk and area transmission systems studies ensuring compliance with NERC, PJM and FE planning criteria.
• Proposing and economically justifying recommended mitigation projects to any planning criteria deficiencies identified through system studies.
• Performing development of annual capital budgets by requesting cost estimates and preparing presentations associated with the capital portfolio process.
• Performing studies associated with the connection of new loads, generators and merchant transmission projects.
• Providing support to the Operations Centers when required, such as during severe weather, heavy loading or abnormal system events.
• Working with various industry groups to meet requirements / obligations that FE has within the industry.
• Preparing responses to state and federal commission requests for information.
• Providing technical testimony for regulatory and legal inquiries as assigned.
• Supporting efforts to prepare submittals for compliance related to various planning related activities.
• Participating in the annual maintenance of the department's planning philosophy, facility connection document, and other procedures and documents.
• Preparing work products to meet requirements of various governmental agencies.

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