Engineer, Asset Operations

Responsibilities

• Develop operating standards, cyber security baselines and test procedures for new and existing protective relays and other operational technology cyber assets.
• Maintain the integrity and cyber security of FE’s transmission operational technology cyber assets.
• Monitor software and firmware patch releases, test patches, and develop upgrade deployment and testing plans.
• Add and maintain devices to FE’s interactive remote connectivity platform.
• Support remote gathering and storage of on-line transmission apparatus monitoring devices for use within engineering groups and the Asset Health Center application.
• Support the transmission capital portfolio development as needed.
• Work with the Transmission & Substation Services Department to develop new or refined relay test routines and protocols.
• Assist in the development of new or modified maintenance practices.
• Recommend design standard changes to IT/OT interfaces within FE Bulk Electric Transmission System assets.
• Evaluate cyber vulnerabilities and feature enhancements.
• Mitigate vulnerabilities identified with vendors and IT department.
• Stay informed on industry trends and international design standards.
• Develop training material for operational technology.
• Support the Work Force Development Department in training material development.
• Support the Work Force Development Department in Transmission Reliability Enhancement projects.
• Perform forensic, apparent cause, and root cause analyses.
• Provide technical support and analysis to FEU personnel.
• Support Cascade and Maintenance Compliance personnel and IT organization as needed.
• Support FEU personnel on information and/or reports related to substation assets.
• Anticipate and deliver results.
• Aid during emergencies and storm-related activities.
• Support Business Unit system administration and performance monitoring.
• Support users of the Crossbow application.
• Commission new devices at substations.
• Recommend improvements to strategy, application usage, and process.

Qualifications

• Engineer II: Bachelor of Science degree in Electrical, Civil, or Mechanical Engineering from an ABET accredited institution, or acceptable alternative qualifications.
• Engineer III: Bachelor of Science degree in Electrical, Civil, or Mechanical Engineering from an ABET accredited institution, or acceptable alternative qualifications.
• Engineer IV: Bachelor of Science degree in Electrical, Civil, or Mechanical Engineering from an ABET accredited institution, or acceptable alternative qualifications.