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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

Internal posting expires 6/18

About the Opportunity

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

Responsibilities:

• Maintain and update FirstEnergy steady-state loadflow models, with primary responsibility for one of FirstEnergy's three control areas.
• Incorporate newly inservice facilities and forecast future system conditions.
• Prepare, review, and maintain steady state contingency (CON) files for the FirstEnergy system.
• Support power system modeling activities using Model On Demand (MOD) software.
• Provide accurate supporting data for internal and external compliance activities, audits, and regulatory submissions.
• Develop and recommend generator voltage schedules to Transmission Operations in support of reliable and efficient system performance.
• Collaborate closely with Transmission Planning, Operations, Circuit Ratings, Short Circuit Impedances, Forecasting, and FirstEnergy Operating Companies to gather data and accurately model anticipated system conditions.
• Respond to data and modeling requests from internal and external stakeholders in a timely and accurate manner.

Compare and validate system data across multiple information sources to identify and correct model errors.

Qualifications include:

Engineer II:

• Bachelor of Science degree in Electrical Engineering 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. Electrical Engineering is preferred.
• A Fundamentals of Engineering (FE) Certificate is preferred.
• Proficiency with industry modeling tools such as GE PSLF, PSSE, PSAT/VSAT, PowerGEM TARA, and familiarity with Model On Demand (MOD).
• Prior experience with MOD is preferred.
• Strong Excel skills; basic programming or scripting experience (e.g., Python) preferred.
• Ability to work with multiple databases to enter, extract, and validate system data.
• Experience supporting compliance activities and preparing technical documentation.
• Strong analytical, problemsolving, and troubleshooting skills.
• Ability to work independently and collaboratively across Transmission Planning, Operations, and external stakeholders
• Highly organized, detailoriented, and able to handle multiple priorities accurately and efficiently.

Engineer III Qualification Include:

• Bachelor of Science degree in Electrical Engineering 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. Electrical Engineering is preferred.
• A Fundamentals of Engineering (FE) Certificate is preferred.
• Minimum of 3 (three) years of Engineering experience is required.
• Proficiency with industry modeling tools such as GE PSLF, PSSE, PSAT/VSAT, PowerGEM TARA, and familiarity with Model On Demand (MOD).
• Prior experience with MOD is preferred.
• Strong Excel skills; basic programming or scripting experience (e.g., Python) preferred.
• Ability to work with multiple databases to enter, extract, and validate system data.
• Experience supporting compliance activities and preparing technical documentation.
• Strong analytical, problemsolving, and troubleshooting skills.
• Ability to work independently and collaboratively across Transmission Planning, Operations, and external stakeholders
• Highly organized, detailoriented, and able to handle multiple priorities accurately and efficiently.

Engineer IV

Qualifications include:

• Bachelor of Science degree in Electrical Engineering 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. Electrical Engineering is preferred.
• A Fundamentals of Engineering (FE) Certificate is preferred.
• Minimum of 5 (five) years of Engineering experience is required with a BS in Engineering or minimum of 7 (seven) years of Engineering experience is required with a BS in Engineering Technology.
• Proficiency with industry modeling tools such as GE PSLF, PSSE, PSAT/VSAT, PowerGEM TARA, and familiarity with Model On Demand (MOD).
• Prior experience with MOD is preferred.
• Strong Excel skills; basic programming or scripting experience (e.g., Python) preferred.
• Ability to work with multiple databases to enter, extract, and validate system data.
• Experience supporting compliance activities and preparing technical documentation.
• Strong analytical, problemsolving, and troubleshooting skills.
• Ability to work independently and collaboratively across Transmission Planning, Operations, and external stakeholders
• Highly organized, detailoriented, and able to handle multiple priorities accurately and efficiently.

Exempt

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