Design Engineer

About the role

This is an open position with FirstEnergy Service Company, a subsidiary of FirstEnergy Corp. The selected candidate must work on site in either Akron, Ohio or Greensburg, Pennsylvania.

Responsibilities

• Direct responsibility for overseeing multiple substation design projects, across multiple external design firms.
• Create engineering designs and work scope for substation projects and confirm documentation and support is available to necessary personnel.
• Conduct engineering design reviews for substation projects.
• Document and enter design issues in the design accuracy tracker database after each project review.
• Ensure designs support a safe environment for transmission lines and substations personnel, contractors, and the general public.
• Review NESC clearance requirements and ensure public safety is protected.
• Support communication across business units regarding project needs.
• Convene internal project schedule compliance review meetings with necessary parties to assure deliverables support project schedule and are within the project budget.
• Sustain FirstEnergy as a high performing organization by contributing to excellent organizational performance and values of FirstEnergy through responsible effective work performance.

Qualifications

• Bachelor of Science degree in Electrical, Civil or Mechanical Engineering (BSEE, BSCE, BSME) from an ABET accredited institution is required.
• Acceptable alternatives include: Professional Engineer’s (PE) License, Bachelor of Science degree in Engineering Technology from an ABET accredited institution, or 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.
• Minimum of two 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.
• Knowledge of FileNet, SAP, and Cascade a plus but not a requirement.
• 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 and manufacturers that further facilitate the cooperation needed to complete assigned tasks and that will inspire others to achieve, or exceed, goals.
• 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.

Benefits, Compensation & Workforce Diversity

At FirstEnergy, employees are key to our success. We depend on their talents to meet the challenges of our changing business environment. We are committed to rewarding individual and team efforts through our total rewards philosophy which includes 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, as well as skills development training with tuition reimbursement. Please visit our website at www.firstenergycorp.com to learn more about all of our employee rewards programs. FirstEnergy proudly 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. No recruiters or agencies without a previously signed contract. Unable to sponsor or transfer H-1B visas at this time. Safety Safety is a core value for FirstEnergy and is essential to all of our business activities. We ensure employees have the tools, information, and processes to perform their duties in a manner that assures safety for themselves, their co-workers, our customers and the public. Our goals are to provide a safe work environment, to maintain an accident-free, injury-free workplace, and to promote and maintain public safety. To meet these goals, we dedicate ourselves to achieving world-class safety standards. Position Classification Exempt