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FirstEnergy

Transmission System Operator - P

Akron, OH · On-site

$18 - $21.75/hr

... for NERC/PJM certification and learn the FirstEnergy system. Based on individual performance, Operators then advance from an entry level position to the career-level Transmission System Operator ...

FirstEnergy Corp.

Transmission System Operator - P

Akron, OH · On-site

$18 - $21.75/hr

... for NERC/PJM certification and learn the FirstEnergy system. Based on individual performance, Operators then advance from an entry level position to the career-level Transmission System Operator ...

Aep

NERC Compliance Specialist

New Albany, OH

$98K - $127K/yr

Job Summary Assist in ensuring compliance for Transmission Operations regarding the NERC ... Solid understanding of the business unit / operating company systems is preferred. * Experience ...

Aep

NERC Compliance Specialist-Senior

New Albany, OH · On-site

$98K - $127K/yr

Job Summary Assist in ensuring compliance for Transmission Operations regarding the NERC ... Solid understanding of the business unit / operating company systems is preferred. * Experience ...

FirstEnergy

Transmission Planning Engineer

Cleveland, OH · On-site

  • Medical

  • Dental

  • Vision

  • Life

  • Retirement

The engineer will perform transmission planning activities with input from the operating companies ... Formal industry groups include NERC, RFC and PJM. * Preparing responses to state and federal ...

FirstEnergy

Transmission Planning Engineer

Akron, OH · On-site

  • Medical

  • Dental

  • Vision

  • Life

  • Retirement

The engineer will perform transmission planning activities with input from the operating companies ... Formal industry groups include NERC, RFC and PJM. * Preparing responses to state and federal ...

FirstEnergy Corp.

Transmission Planning Engineer

Cleveland, OH · On-site

  • Medical

  • Dental

  • Vision

  • Life

  • Retirement

The engineer will perform transmission planning activities with input from the operating companies ... Formal industry groups include NERC, RFC and PJM. * Preparing responses to state and federal ...

FirstEnergy

Transmission Planning Engineer

Akron, OH

  • Medical

  • Dental

  • Vision

  • Life

  • Retirement

The engineer will perform transmission planning activities with input from the operating companies ... Formal industry groups include NERC, RFC and PJM. * Preparing responses to state and federal ...

FirstEnergy

Transmission Planning Engineer

Cleveland, OH

  • Medical

  • Dental

  • Vision

  • Life

  • Retirement

The engineer will perform transmission planning activities with input from the operating companies ... Formal industry groups include NERC, RFC and PJM. * Preparing responses to state and federal ...

FirstEnergy Corp.

Transmission Planning Engineer

Akron, OH · On-site

  • Medical

  • Dental

  • Vision

  • Life

  • Retirement

The engineer will perform transmission planning activities with input from the operating companies ... Formal industry groups include NERC, RFC and PJM. * Preparing responses to state and federal ...

FirstEnergy Corp.

Compliance Representative

Akron, OH · On-site

  • Medical

  • Dental

  • Vision

  • Life

  • Retirement

Monitor applicable regulatory requirements, including NERC, Reliability First, PJM Transmission Operator requirements, and related Operations and Planning Reliability Standards. * Partner with cross ...

FirstEnergy

Compliance Representative

Akron, OH

  • Medical

  • Dental

  • Vision

  • Life

  • Retirement

Monitor applicable regulatory requirements, including NERC, Reliability First, PJM Transmission Operator requirements, and related Operations and Planning Reliability Standards. * Partner with cross ...

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How much do nerc transmission operator jobs pay per year?

As of Aug 18, 2026, the average yearly pay for nerc transmission operator in Ohio is $98,846.00, according to ZipRecruiter salary data. Most workers in this role earn between $52,300.00 and $139,300.00 per year, depending on experience, location, and employer.

What is a NERC Transmission Operator?

A NERC Transmission Operator is responsible for monitoring and controlling the electrical transmission system to ensure reliability and compliance with North American Electric Reliability Corporation (NERC) standards. They manage real-time power flow, respond to grid disturbances, and coordinate with other operators to prevent outages. Their role is critical in maintaining the stability of the bulk electric system and ensuring continuous power delivery to customers.

What are the typical daily responsibilities of a NERC Transmission Operator?

As a NERC Transmission Operator, your daily duties include monitoring the electrical grid, responding to alarms, coordinating real-time changes in power flow, and executing switching orders to maintain system stability. You will also communicate regularly with other utility operators and field personnel to ensure compliance with NERC reliability standards. Additionally, you’ll document events, review procedural updates, and participate in team briefings. The role often involves shift work and requires staying calm under pressure during emergencies or unexpected outages.

What are the key skills and qualifications needed to thrive as a NERC Transmission Operator?

To excel as a NERC Transmission Operator, you need a strong understanding of power systems operations, grid reliability standards, and typically an associate degree in electrical engineering or a related field. Competence with SCADA systems, real-time monitoring software, and holding a valid NERC certification are essential for this role. Excellent communication, critical thinking, and teamwork skills help you coordinate with fellow operators and respond to rapidly changing situations. These abilities are vital to ensuring the safe, reliable transmission of electricity and compliance with regulatory requirements.

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Infographic showing various Nerc Transmission Operator job openings in Ohio as of August 2026, with employment types broken down into 92% Full Time, and 8% Part Time. Highlights an 92% In-person, and 8% Remote job distribution, with an average salary of $98,846 per year, or $47.5 per hour.

Transmission System Operator - P

FirstEnergy

Akron, OH • On-site

$18 - $21.75/hr

Full-time

Posted 19 days ago

FirstEnergy rating

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

About the Opportunity

This is an open position with FirstEnergy Service Co., a subsidiary of FirstEnergy Corp.[FEU]

Transmission System Operators ensure the reliable delivery of electricity to consumers.  From the company's state-of-the-art control centers, System Operators monitor conditions on the electrical grid and develop contingency plans to curtail potentially dangerous and costly system problems.  System Operators prepare and coordinate switching procedures for routine and emergency work on the electric system and communicate this information to field crews. Entry level Transmission System Operators receive extensive training and valuable on the job experience to prepare for NERC/PJM certification and learn the FirstEnergy system.  Based on individual performance, Operators then advance from an entry level position to the career-level Transmission System Operator position.

 There are multiple positions available in Akron, OH

  • Responsibilities include:
     
  • Assisting in controlling operation of the transmission system in a safe, reliable and efficient manner
  • Assisting in ordering appropriate operational changes to meet load fluctuations or loss of generation equipment, substation equipment or transmission lines
  • Assisting in issuing transmission switching orders to switchmen and power plant personnel
  • Performing special operating studies and preparing reports, load flows and other operating and dispatching data
  • Assisting in the coordination and operations of system operators from other companies
  • Scheduling work on substation, transmission line and power plant substation equipment
  • Assisting in the direct placement of safety tags and issuing clearance or switching controls to appropriate personnel
  • Assisting in preparing new or revising existing switching orders and operating procedures
  • Operating the Energy Management System computer application
  • Using FirstEnergy's corporate computer applications, including EDOA, and Access Databases
  • Diagnosing causes of trouble when interruptions occur in substations or to transmission lines and determining steps to be taken for the restoration of service, including the rerouting of electrical energy
  • Obtaining weather information from weather services and interconnected companies to forecast loads
  • Coordinating with regional personnel on matters pertaining to customer problems

The Transmission System Operator I level involves training and development responsibilities to progress toward Transmission System Operator II level.

Qualifications include:
 

  • A minimum of 2 - 4 years of an accredited engineering or technical school degree or in lieu of degree, equivalent experience with a high school diploma or equivalent required
  • Must satisfy requirements of the EEi System Operator/Power Dispatching Test (SOPD)
  • Able to meet all FirstEnergy, North American Electric Reliability Corporation (NERC) and PJM operator certification requirements as responsibilities progress within the position
  • Effective performance in regional dispatching, substation or lines areas, energy scheduling or equivalent type of experience in electric company operations preferred
  • Demonstrated interpersonal skills
  • Demonstrated good analytical skills to process information in a timely and accurate manner
  • Ability to accurately perform analytical calculations such as voltage drops, transformer and circuit loadings, system load and interchange data calculations and verifications
  • Demonstrated computer skills (Word, Excel, Outlook)
  • Knowledge of the equipment and principles involved in the operation of all components of the electrical system preferred

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