To Apply: http://www.firstenergycorp.com/employment/

About the Company
Exciting opportunities await the right candidates for positions here at FirstEnergy. We welcome and appreciate your interest in a career with the nation's 4th largest investor-owned electric utility.

FirstEnergy Corp. is a registered public utility holding company headquartered in Akron, Ohio. Its seven electric utility operating companies serve 4.4 million customers within 36,100 square miles of Ohio, Pennsylvania and New Jersey. Our Corporate Vision is to become the leading retail energy and related services provider in the northeastern quadrant of the United States.

About the Opportunity
We're looking for a career-minded, growth-oriented individual to make a real impact. FirstEnergy Corp offers a unique environment that fosters individual growth and rewards performance.

The selected Advanced Electrical Engineer (Substation Design) will provide engineering for complex substation projects. This includes designs and calculations for electrical layouts, AC & DC systems, grounding, oil containment, relay & control schematics and wiring diagrams, conduit layouts, control building layouts, lightning protection, SCADA, and one-line diagrams. Direct the activities of a design work group to accomplish a large amount of work in accordance with meeting required need dates of substation projects. Make field inspections of substation projects to determine compliance with engineering design, and coordinate construction activities to meet scheduled need dates. Obtain all needed materials and equipment for substation projects. Prepare estimates and schedules for substation projects. Reviews manufacturer's drawings for compliance to FE specifications. Reviews and updates Substation Design Standards. Determine ways to reduce costs of substation projects by using innovative and creative design.

Qualifications:

• Must have good electrical equipment and control systems aptitude and be able to apply technical skills to solve practical problems.
• A Professional Engineer's License is preferred but not required
• BS Electrical Engineering
• Must be able to analyze data, write technical reports and develop recommendations as well as the ability to handle multiple assignments.
• Must have effective written and oral communication skills.
• Exhibits meticulous attention to detail. Is committed to producing accurate and high-quality work.
• Committed to exceeding quality standards and providing exceptional products and services.
• Strong project management background. Experience overseeing all aspects of the project, including planning, resource allocation, and budget.
• Sets aggressive goals and inspires team members to achieve beyond their own expectations.
• Synthesizes all forms of research into clear, thoughtful, actionable deliverables
• Easily analyzes and prioritizes information, distilling it to the critical issues and drawing accurate conclusions.
• Must be able to work in a substation environment with absolute safety awareness.
• Must be able to work extended hours unsupervised and be willing to travel, overnight on occasion.

Benefits:
We recognize people as our most valuable asset. Our competitive salary and benefits package reflects this commitment to our team. FirstEnergy proudly supports Affirmative Action. FirstEnergy is an Equal Opportunity Employer. FirstEnergy is committed to workforce diversity. M/F/D/V encouraged to apply. Qualified applicants will receive consideration without regard to age, race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, disability, or national origin. Applicants encouraged to confidentially self-identify when applying. Relocation packages available.

Employment contingent upon successful completion of background investigation. Smoke-free workplace. Drug-free work environment. Pre-employment drug screening required. All resumes are held in confidence. No recruiters or agencies without a previously signed contract. No faxes please. Principles only.

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