Power System Engineer (OH, PA, WV)
FirstEnergy
- Location
- Akron, OH
- Work style
- On-site
- Job type
- Full time
- Posted
- Nov 3
- 2 days ago
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About the company
FirstEnergy
Utilities · 10,001+ employees
We are a forward-thinking electric utility powered by a diverse team of employees committed to making customers' lives brighter, the environment better and our communities stronger. FirstEnergy (NYSE: FE) is dedicated to integrity, safety, reliability and operational excellence. Headquartered in Akron, Ohio, FirstEnergy includes one of the nation's largest investor-owned electric systems, more than 24,000 miles of transmission lines that connect the Midwest and Mid-Atlantic regions, and a regulated generating fleet with a total capacity of more than 3,500 megawatts.
What you'll do
- Short circuit impedance modeling of the transmission and sub-transmission lines, system interconnections, transmission and sub-transmission substations and transformers to ensure system accuracy, compliance with NERC standards and reliable operation.
- Modeling impedances of lines and transformers, air switch capability, and modeling aspects of power flow models.
- Performing transmission modeling activities with the operating companies, other utilities, nonutility customer load/generation, PJM, and ReliabilityFirst.
- Discussions and resolutions to modeling discrepancies, questions and compliance concerns.
- Developing and maintaining applications, queries, and macros.
- Actively participate on industry working groups and forums to ensure the FirstEnergy is viewed as an engaged leader in transmission activities.
- Continually seek opportunities to increase internal and external customer satisfaction and broaden/deepen relationships with neighboring companies, PJM, ReliabilityFirst, and NERC.
- Promote a diverse and inclusive work environment that values an open exchange of ideas to promote innovation
- Bachelor of Science degree in Electrical, Civil or Mechanical Engineering (BSEE, BSCE, BSME) from an ABET accredited institution is required. Acceptable alternatives are: (1) a Professional Engineer’s (PE) License (2) a Bachelor of Science degree in Engineering Technology from an ABET accredited institution (3) a Bachelor’s degree in Electrical, Civil or Mechanical Engineering or technical field of study (non-ABET) plus an advanced degree in Electrical, Civil or Mechanical Engineering from a university with an ABET accredited Bachelor’s program. Electrical Engineering is preferred.
- A Fundamentals of Engineering (FE) Certificate is preferred.
- Minimum of 2 (two) years of Engineering experience is required.
- Minimum of 3 (three) years of Engineering experience is required.
- Minimum of 5 (five) years of Engineering experience is required with a BS in Engineering or minimum of 7 (seven) years of Engineering experience is required with a BS in Engineering Technology.
What you need
- Bachelor of Science degree in Electrical, Civil or Mechanical Engineering from an ABET accredited institution
- Acceptable alternatives include a Professional Engineer’s (PE) License
- Acceptable alternatives include a Bachelor of Science degree in Engineering Technology from an ABET accredited institution
- Acceptable alternatives include a non-ABET bachelor's degree plus an advanced degree in engineering
- Minimum of 2 years of Engineering experience
- Fundamentals of Engineering (FE) Certificate (preferred)
- Electrical Engineering (preferred)
- Education: a bachelor's degree, a postgraduate degree or a professional certificate
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Perks
- company-sponsored pension plan
- 401(k) savings plan
- medical
- prescription drug
- dental
- vision
- life insurance
- tuition reimbursement
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