Transmission Specialist - Transmission Engineering - Akron FirstEnergy Headquarters

FirstEnergy • Akron, OH

4d • Onsite

About The Position

This position will support Siting and Permitting requirements of Transmission and Substations throughout the FirstEnergy Service Territory. The role involves coordinating elements necessary for the preparation of Regulatory filings in support of Transmission Line and Substation projects to governmental utility agencies. This includes coordinating internal resources and external consultants while working closely with FirstEnergy's Legal, Real Estate, Environmental, Engineering, Project Management and Government Affairs teams. The position will report to a FirstEnergy office in Akron, Ohio, or Greensburg, PA.

Requirements

• Minimum of a Bachelor's degree in land use planning, physical science or a closely related environmental or GIS field of study from an accredited institution required.
• 3-6 years related experience required.
• Related experience includes utility industry experience in Land Use Planning / Siting, Governmental/Regulatory Affairs, Transmission Planning, Real Estate / Right of way, Environmental Permitting, Project Management, and/ or GIS Data Analysis and Management.
• Excellent written and communication skills will be necessary to effectively convey project elements to FirstEnergy customers as well as to regulatory agency personnel.
• Qualified candidates will be required to provide written and oral testimony in support of regulatory filings and be comfortable with public outreach activities.
• Working knowledge of applicable computer software necessary to fulfill job duties including but not limited to Microsoft Office and ARC-GIS.
• Valid driver's license.
• 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 be able to work effectively under the pressure of deadlines, unexpected developments, changes in project scope, budget constraints, unforeseen field problems and demands on time for work assignments outside of the normal duties.
• Must have strong interpersonal skills and develop and maintain relationships across FE, with outside firms, consultants and regulatory agency personnel that further facilitate the cooperation needed to complete assigned tasks and that will inspire others to achieve, or exceed, goals.
• Must be able to work independently as well as in teams to coordinate designs with other FirstEnergy areas of responsibility including Siting and Permitting, Project Management, Maintenance, Forestry, Real Estate and Construction, as well as the Regional operating companies.
• Ability to make practical decisions without undue delay and based on the best information available at the time that the decision must be made.
• Must be able to communicate effectively with good verbal skills and writing skills, providing comprehensive project status reports, clear and concise correspondence, and accurate information.
• Must possess strong organizational, computer, and problem-solving skills.
• Must be self-directed and not dependent on detailed instruction from others.
• Ability to support numerous locations, must be willing to travel throughout the service area to project locations, consultant and project stakeholder offices, and to work extra and irregular hours.

Nice To Haves

• Knowledge of FileNet, SAP, PLS-CADD, GIS and Cascade are a plus but not a requirement.

Responsibilities

• Preparing and overseeing Route Selection Studies and supporting documentation for regulatory filings and providing legal testimony in support thereof.
• Advising Project Management of regulatory requirements necessary to complete Transmission projects, including the development of estimates of timeframe and cost.
• Coordinating with FirstEnergy Government Affairs Department to advise/facilitate communication with state and local governments regarding Transmission projects.
• Coordinating with FirstEnergy Environmental Department to ensure all necessary environmental permitting is secured in support of Transmission Projects.
• Facilitating the release of land encumbrances that impact construction of transmission facilities.
• Assisting in construction, access planning and procurement of engineering permits.
• Assisting ROW Services and Real Estate in the acquisition of transmission line easements and Substation property.
• Working with and direct outside engineering firms, vendors and consultants.
• Supporting communication across business units regarding project needs.
• Convening internal project review meetings with necessary parties to assure deliverables support project schedule, compliance requirements, and are within the project budget.
• Researching and exploring new technologies and best practices.
• Supporting and sustaining FirstEnergy as a high performing organization by contributing to excellent organizational performance and values of FirstEnergy through responsible effective work performance.
• Participating in industry meetings to confirm FirstEnergy has a voice in direction of industry (i.e. IEEE, EPRI, etc.).
• Appearing on behalf of company at local public zoning and planning committee meetings.

Benefits

• competitive pay plus incentive compensation
• a company-sponsored pension plan
• 401(k) savings plan with matching employer contribution
• a 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