Transmission Design Engineer

Responsibilities

• Developing and maintaining a safe environment for the transmission line network.
• Create engineering designs and standards for transmission line projects.
• Support work crews during construction including office work and field visits.
• Work independently and in teams to coordinate designs with other FirstEnergy areas of responsibility.
• Work with various industry and regulatory groups to learn and advocate industry best practices.
• Appear on behalf of FirstEnergy at local public zoning hearings and planning committee meetings, and state utility commission hearings as a subject matter expert.
• Provide engineering support and mentorship to employees.
• Review transmission line encroachments to ensure NESC clearance requirements are met.
• Coordinate encroachment responses with ROW Services and Transmission Line Maintenance personnel.
• Provide assistance during emergencies and storm related activities.

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 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.
• Civil Engineering is preferred.
• A Fundamentals of Engineering (FE) Certificate is preferred.
• Minimum of two years of Engineering experience is required.
• Demonstrated leadership skills; capable of communicating, motivating, and driving positive change and improvement.
• Strong organizational, computer and problem solving skills.
• Working knowledge of AutoCAD and PLS-CADD is a plus.
• Demonstrated abilities of effective analytical and reasoning capabilities, good communication skills, including ability to effectively structure and confidently present information to peers, industry work groups, regulatory bodies, and leadership of FirstEnergy.
• Must be able to handle a variety of complex issues and assignments.
• Must adhere to FirstEnergy's Code of Conduct and industry compliance obligations.