Electrical Engineer, Models & Special Studies

Electrical Engineer, Models & Special Studies

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Base pay range

$80,000.00 / yr - $120,000.00 / yr

FirstEnergy at a Glance

We are a forward-thinking electric utility powered by a diverse team of employees committed to making customers' lives brighter, the environment better and our communities stronger.

FirstEnergy (NYSE : FE) is dedicated to integrity, safety, reliability and operational excellence. Headquartered in Akron, Ohio, FirstEnergy includes one of the nation's largest investor-owned electric systems, more than 24,000 miles of transmission lines that connect the Midwest and Mid-Atlantic regions, and a regulated generating fleet with a total capacity of more than 3,500 megawatts.

Onsite - Akron OH, Greensburg PA, Reading PA, Fairmont WV

About the Opportunity

This is an open position with FirstEnergy Service Co., a subsidiary of FirstEnergy Corp. Primary reporting locations are Akron, Ohio.

Responsibilities

• System modeling and data Synchronization of the transmission and sub-transmission lines, system interconnections, transmission and sub-transmission substations and transformers to ensure system accuracy, results, and reliable operation.
• Support maintenance of FirstEnergy system models that reflect the most up-to-date system topology, ratings, impedances, and equipment capabilities and parameters.
• Ensure coordination of modeling information with applicable internal and external entities including FirstEnergy Operations, FirstEnergy Regional Planning, Neighboring Transmission Owners, PJM, ReliabilityFirst, and NERC.
• Coordinate with internal stakeholders for yearly internal 5-year breaker duty studies as well as short circuit calculations for PJM or other Transmission Owner requests and PJM Queue studies.
• Performing transmission modeling activities with the operating companies, other utilities, nonutility customer load / generation, PJM, and ReliabilityFirst.
• Discussions and resolutions to modeling discrepancies, questions and compliance concerns.
• Performs and oversees the performance of calculations using company standard software, and proprietary manufacturer software.
• Actively participate on industry working groups and forums to ensure the FirstEnergy is viewed as an engaged leader in transmission activities.
• Continually seek opportunities to increase internal and external customer satisfaction and broaden / deepen relationships with neighboring companies, PJM, ReliabilityFirst, and NERC.
• Promote a diverse and inclusive work environment that values an open exchange of ideas to promote innovation.

Qualifications

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. 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.

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