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FirstEnergy Corp.

Engineer - EMS/GMS Operations

Fairmont, WV · On-site

$64K - $87K/yr

Minimum of 2 (two) years of Engineering experience is required. Preferred Qualifications: * Familiarity with relevant utility operations (transmission, distribution, generation) * Data communications ...

FirstEnergy

Engineer - EMS/GMS Operations

Fairmont, WV · On-site

$64K - $87K/yr

Minimum of 2 (two) years of Engineering experience is required. Preferred Qualifications: * Familiarity with relevant utility operations (transmission, distribution, generation) * Data communications ...

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As of Aug 31, 2026, the average hourly pay for devops engineer in Morgantown, WV is $62.28, according to ZipRecruiter salary data. Most workers in this role earn between $52.16 and $71.49 per hour, depending on experience, location, and employer.

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As a DevOps engineer, you collaborate with the IT development and operations teams to oversee the continuous integration of software applications throughout development, deployment, and infrastructure management. Your job duties include coding, scripting, testing, managing hardware and network configurations, logging, and performing health checks. You may be responsible for managing the automation processes between development and operations, and ensuring they work together for code releases. You may use a variety of DevOps tools like Nagios, Docker, and Git.

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To thrive as a DevOps Engineer, you need a solid understanding of software development, IT operations, automation, and CI/CD practices, often supported by a degree in computer science or related fields. Familiarity with tools such as Jenkins, Docker, Kubernetes, AWS/Azure, and configuration management systems like Ansible or Chef is highly valued, along with relevant certifications (e.g., AWS Certified DevOps Engineer). Strong problem-solving abilities, collaboration, and effective communication are crucial soft skills for bridging development and operations teams. These skills and qualities are important for ensuring efficient software delivery, system reliability, and seamless collaboration across the software development lifecycle.

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DevOps Engineers act as a bridge between development and operations teams by automating workflows, facilitating communication, and ensuring smooth software deployments. On a daily basis, they work closely with developers to integrate code changes, manage CI/CD pipelines, and troubleshoot build or deployment issues. They also collaborate with IT operations to monitor system performance, address infrastructure concerns, and implement security best practices. This collaborative approach helps ensure rapid delivery of reliable software while minimizing downtime.

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Engineer - EMS/GMS Operations

FirstEnergy Corp.

Fairmont, WV • On-site

$64K - $87K/yr

Full-time

Medical, Dental, Vision, Life, Retirement

Posted 5 days ago

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7.8

Company rating: 7.8 out of 10

Based on 73 frontline employees who took The Breakroom Quiz

35th of 53 rated energy and utility

Job description


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 safety, reliability and operational excellence. Headquartered in Akron, Ohio, FirstEnergy includes one of the nation's largest investor-owned electric systems, more than 24,500 miles of transmission lines that connect the Midwest and Mid-Atlantic regions, and a regulated generating fleet with a total capacity of 3,780 megawatts.
About the Opportunity
This is an open position with FirstEnergy Service Co., a subsidiary of FirstEnergy Corp. [SC00]
The Supervisory Control & Data Acquisition (SCADA) commissioning engineer works at FirstEnergy's Transmission Control Center with a team of analysts and engineers in support of the Energy Management System (EMS). This system is a critical, real-time, 7x24 application that controls and monitors FirstEnergy transmission system assets.
This is an on-site position that can be filled in Akron, OH or Fairmont, WV. The position is responsible for commissioning activities for all IT-managed SCADA and Remote Terminal Unit (RTU) field equipment in support of the EMS.
Responsibilities Include:
  • Coordinating engineering and commissioning activities with multiple groups throughout FirstEnergy involved in the SCADA delivery process.
  • Performing resource scheduling, point-to-point checkouts, troubleshooting, inventory maintenance, and regulatory compliance (change control activities, configuration management, password changes, etc.) activities.
  • Issuing as-left settings.
  • Providing second-level field support for commissioning activities.
  • Managing schedules and coordinating changes following established department procedures.
  • Managing SCADA asset lifecycles, including establishing and coordinating maintenance programs for RTUs and associated equipment.
  • Working directly with other staff members to identify, evaluate, prioritize, and implement improvements consistent with business requirements.
  • Developing a solid understanding of processes in the FirstEnergy Transmission Operations line of business, keeping up with developments in the electric utility industry at large, and being able to speak the language of the business.

Qualifications include:
  • Bachelor of Science degree in Electrical, Civil or Mechanical Engineering (BSEE, BSCE, BSME) from an ABET accredited institution is required. Acceptable alternatives are: (1) a Professional Engineer's (PE) License (2) a Bachelor of Science degree in Engineering Technology from an ABET accredited institution (3) 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 2 (two) years of Engineering experience is required.

Preferred Qualifications:
  • Familiarity with relevant utility operations (transmission, distribution, generation)
  • Data communications and networking skills/knowledge
  • Previous SCADA and/or engineering experience
  • Demonstrated analytical skills to effectively resolve technical problems.
  • Familiarity with Programmable Logic Controllers (PLCs) and RTU Programming

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
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