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Commissioning and Substation Services Engineer

FirstEnergy · Fairmont, WV · 1 wk ago
On-siteFull-time

About the Opportunity

This is an open position with FirstEnergy Service Co., a subsidiary of FirstEnergy Corp. The selected candidate may be offered a position within the same job family at a level that is lower than what was posted, based on interview results and relevant qualifications. This position can be located in Williamsport, MD or Fairmont, WV.

The role provides field engineering services and technical support for the maintenance, construction, testing, and commissioning of substation equipment up to and including 500kV. Equipment includes power transformers, circuit breakers, CCVTs, capacitor banks, SVCs, associated relay protection and control equipment, and SCADA systems. The position involves significant fieldwork (90% or more) at various company and customer substation facilities and service centers, including occasional technical support for regional substation activities across operating companies.

Responsibilities

  • Maintain a safe workplace for coworkers and the community by understanding potential hazards, industry regulations, and company practices.
  • Commission new transmission substation equipment prior to release to transmission operations.
  • Develop check-out guides, review and approve test results and isolation plans, and create energization plans to minimize system risk.
  • Provide limited field design services to correct minor design problems during substation capital projects.
  • Offer onsite technical support to regional substation services employees during preventive and corrective maintenance.
  • Apply engineering skills and operational knowledge to identify and resolve technical problems during installation, testing, and the design life of substation equipment, including challenging and validating design approaches.
  • Assist in developing or modifying maintenance practices to address new technology, equipment, test methods, and regulatory changes.
  • Audit preventive and corrective maintenance paperwork and test results for technical adequacy and regulatory completeness.
  • Provide emergency technical support following substation equipment failures, including developing field modifications and commissioning mobile substations.
  • Support emergency plans through assigned storm duties, including hazard response.
  • Work independently and collaboratively with regional and plant personnel, other departments, and outside vendors.
  • Communicate across multi-disciplined teams (e.g., contractors, customers, technicians, operations, engineering, planning, and project management) to ensure project success.
  • Assist in performing Apparent Cause and Root Cause analyses, documenting findings in technical reports and presentations.
  • Educate others on technical subjects and improve technical programs and process effectiveness.
  • Support the development of corporate programs and policies and assist in organizational change initiatives.
  • Assist senior technical staff in solving complex technical assignments.
  • Support FE Utilities Operations and Maintenance staff in meeting goals and deadlines.
  • Produce results that positively impact the company and anticipate customer needs.
  • Travel throughout the FirstEnergy system, including occasional overnight stays.

Requirements

  • Bachelor of Science degree in Electrical, Civil, or Mechanical Engineering (BSEE, BSCE, BSME) from an ABET-accredited institution is required. Acceptable alternatives:
    • Professional Engineer’s (PE) License.
    • Bachelor of Science degree in Engineering Technology from an ABET-accredited institution.
    • Bachelor’s degree in Electrical, Civil, or Mechanical Engineering or a technical field (non-ABET) plus an advanced degree in Electrical, Civil, or Mechanical Engineering from a university with an ABET-accredited Bachelor’s program.
  • Civil Engineering is preferred.
  • Fundamentals of Engineering (FE) Certificate is preferred.
  • Minimum of 2 years of engineering experience.
  • Working knowledge of electrical engineering, transmission substation equipment, transmission system protection, and operations is desired.
  • Experience in the design, maintenance, or testing of substation equipment is strongly considered.
  • Familiarity with microprocessor-based protection and control equipment is a plus.
  • Experience with SEL products and software, Enoserve RTS, and Doble testing.
  • Superior written and verbal communication skills.
  • Commitment to FirstEnergy’s Safety Policies and the Accident Prevention Handbook.
  • Understanding of FirstEnergy’s Manual of Operations.
  • Ability to participate in after-hours callouts (evenings, weekends, holidays) for emergency technical support.
  • Ability to lead by example and manage multiple projects under pressure, including unexpected developments and scope changes.
  • Strong mechanical aptitude and a questioning attitude to drive continuous learning and relationship-building.

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.

FirstEnergy supports workforce diversity. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, religion, color, national origin, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, status as a protected veteran, or status as a qualified individual with a disability.

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