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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.\nAbout the Opportunity\nThis is an open position with FirstEnergy Service Co., a subsidiary of FirstEnergy Corp. [FEU].\nThe Engineer works within Energy Delivery Transmission Operations Support (EDTOS) Power Network Analysis (PNA) group. EDTOS groups support the 24/7 operations of FirstEnergy's (FE's) three Transmission System Control Centers (SCCs) in Akron, OH and Fairmont, WV. The SCCs provide oversight of FE's transmission grid through monitoring, optimization, and control. PNA provides monitoring, maintenance, and improvement of the Energy Management System (EMS) Network applications for SCC end-users. Positions within PNA are dynamic and execute a wide diversity of work over a spectrum of scopes. Candidates filling this position will support a variety of initiatives and perform interactions with peers and leadership.\nResponsibilities include:\nMaintain, enhance, and accurately resolve real-time issues of the Network applications within the real-time Energy Management System (EMS).\nReview and update SCADA equipment capabilities and ICCP telemetry.\nPerform and aid in performing studies relating to the operation of FE Transmission system.\nSupport documentation and performance tasks in collaboration with Transmission Planning and Protection in preparation of seasonal assessment studies and Network model comparisons.\nCoordinate data exchanges and signoffs for new equipment energizations such as limit updates and topology changes.\nWork with External personnel to coordinate joint Network model updates.\nWork closely with internal staff to support compliance issues.\nPrepare technical reports, summaries, and develop or update training presentations.\nDemonstrate a solid commitment to all aspects of safety.\nSupport real-time Operations during off-hours as part of callout rotation.\nActively seek formal and informal learning opportunities to better understand departmental processes and procedures.\nQualifications include:\nEngineer II Qualifications include:\nBachelor of Science degree in Electrical or Mechanical Engineering (BSEE, 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, or Mechanical Engineering or technical field of study (non-ABET) plus an advanced degree in Electrical or Mechanical Engineering from a university with an ABET accredited Bachelor’s program. Electrical Engineering is preferred.\nA Fundamentals of Engineering (FE) Certificate is preferred.\nMinimum of 2 (two) years of Engineering experience is required.\nEngineer III Qualification Include:\nBachelor of Science degree in Electrical or Mechanical Engineering (BSEE, 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, or Mechanical Engineering or technical field of study (non-ABET) plus an advanced degree in Electrical or Mechanical Engineering from a university with an ABET accredited Bachelor’s program. Electrical Engineering is preferred.\nA Fundamentals of Engineering (FE) Certificate is preferred.\nMinimum of 3 (three) years of Engineering experience is required.\n\nEngineer IV Qualifications include:\nBachelor of Science degree in Electrical or Mechanical Engineering (BSEE, 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, or Mechanical Engineering or technical field of study (non-ABET) plus an advanced degree in Electrical or Mechanical Engineering from a university with an ABET accredited Bachelor’s program. Electrical Engineering is preferred.\nA Fundamentals of Engineering (FE) Certificate is preferred.\nMinimum 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.\nAdditional Preferred Qualifications: \nMinimum of two (2) years of applicable electric industry experience or equivalent.\nExperience in analyzing complex problems and demonstrating good judgment in decision making.\nKnowledge of the electric transmission system, reliability standards, and regional transmission organizations is beneficial.\nBackground knowledge of NERC and RFC standards and policies of the electric utility industry preferred.\nExperience and knowledge of programming in Perl and/or Visual Basics preferred.\nFamiliarity with any or all applications - GE/Alstom Energy Management System (EMS), Transmission Adequacy & Reliability Assessment (TARA), Energy Delivery Outage Application (EDOA), Transmission Line Loadability (TLL), System Operations Requests (SOR), PI DataLink, PERL, PrimaveraUnifier, Microsoft PowerBI\nBenefits, Compensation & Workforce Diversity\nAt 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.\nSafety\nSafety 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. 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