Manager, Generation Project Development

About the role

FirstEnergy is a forward-thinking electric utility headquartered in Akron, Ohio, with one of the nation's largest investor-owned electric systems, over 24,000 miles of transmission lines, and a regulated generating fleet exceeding 3,500 MW. This position is with FirstEnergy Service Company in Akron, OH (additional locations may be considered). The Manager, Generation Project Development – Maidsville will join the Generation Project Development team to support strategy, planning, outreach, management, and execution of large‑scale new power generation projects, including leading or supporting site evaluation, financial analysis, environmental and local permitting, fuel and water procurement, interconnection assessments, securing land rights, managing project contracts and agreements, tracking schedule and budget, coordinating procurement, implementing project controls, and leading cross‑functional teams.

Responsibilities

• Lead development and execution of the Maidsville Energy Center in Maidsville, WV, a 1200 MW gas‑fired combined cycle power plant.
• Work collaboratively with internal and external stakeholders, including the Owner’s Engineer, OEMs, General Contractor and subcontractors, and Engineering and Procurement entities.
• Participate in cross‑functional teams across FirstEnergy to ensure alignment with strategic priorities.
• Support and expedite site selection, permitting, environmental impact assessments, and grid interconnection.
• Execute a system of controls and reporting to ensure projects are properly entitled, financed, permitted, and constructed.
• Manage project contracts and address any issues that arise.
• Address regulatory, technical, and market risks to deliver the project on time, within budget, and in compliance.
• Foster a high‑performing safety culture where employees own, promote, and reinforce safe behaviors and feel empowered to speak up.
• Ensure project compliance with local, state, and federal requirements.
• Facilitate generation development project equipment and services procurement and Supply Chain efforts.
• Provide project status reports and support the organization of emergent information requests.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, Construction Management, or Business with 7 years of relevant experience; or 10 years of relevant experience in lieu of a degree.
• PE license and previous Leadership, Generation, engineering, or construction experience are preferred.
• Extensive knowledge of project management concepts and practices, generation project development, and energy markets.
• Must embrace a safety culture and maintain a safe work environment for co‑workers and the public.

Skills

• Excellent computer skills including all MS Office applications.
• Strong interpersonal, written, and verbal communication skills.
• Strong risk analysis and project planning/execution skills.
• Strong analytical ability.
• Ability to prioritize multiple key project efforts.
• Leadership skills to lead change management processes from concept to completion.
• Highly motivated, enthusiastic leader who can function independently, communicate, motivate, and drive positive workforce changes.
• Ability to make responsible decisions based on safety principles and sound judgement aligned with FirstEnergy’s Power of Integrity and Core Values.

Benefits

FirstEnergy offers competitive pay plus incentive compensation, a company‑sponsored pension plan, a 401(k) savings plan with matching employer contribution, a choice of medical, prescription drug, dental, vision, and life insurance programs, and skills development training with tuition reimbursement.