FirstEnergy logo
FirstEnergyPosted 3 weeks ago

Engineer (Reliability) - Hanover, PA

On-siteHanover, Pennsylvania, United States

Full TimeBachelors DegreeLargeEnergy Services

Job Summary

Assess and improve the electrical distribution system's reliability performance for Pennsylvania Operating Areas while developing strategic plans to achieve reliability targets and metrics. Oversee long-term infrastructure improvement plans and support PA Operations through data analysis of outage projects, circuit lockouts, and frequent device interruptions. Prepare regulatory reports, budget estimates, and schedules for distribution system reliability projects while maintaining familiarity with state regulatory requirements. Monitor field inoperable equipment logs for remediation needs and develop technical information to support the Distribution Control Center. May be assigned as a hazard dispatcher, storm analyst, or line shop analyst to support the storm process. Candidates must reside in or relocate to southeastern PA, hold a valid driver's license, and be willing to travel and work irregular hours.

Required Qualifications

  • Bachelor of Science degree in Engineering / Engineering Technology from an ABET accredited institution
  • Professional Engineer's (PE) License
  • Bachelor's degree in Engineering or technical field of study (non-ABET) plus an advanced degree in Engineering from a university with an ABET accredited Bachelor's program
  • Successful completion of the Fundamentals of Engineering exam
  • Current knowledge of the National Electric Safety Code (NESC) and the National Electric Code (NEC)
  • Valid state-issued driver's license
  • Willing to travel throughout the service territory
  • Willing to work extra and/or irregular hours
  • Candidates must reside or be willing to relocate to the southeastern PA area

Desired Qualifications

  • Experience and knowledge of electrical systems, operations, and maintenance practices, switching and tagging, computer systems, work management and electrical controls
  • Relay control work experience
  • Demonstrated experience in effectively working and communicating across functional boundaries and providing total customer satisfaction
  • Possess strong knowledge, maturity, and decision-making skills regarding electrical problems and analyzing complex information
  • Able to analyze data, write technical reports, develop work packages to implement recommendations and the ability to handle multiple assignments
  • Self-motivated and a self-starter, customer focused, results oriented and a team player

Hiring someone like this?

Get your role in front of qualified candidates on Sorce.

Get started

Apply to this job in one click with Sorce

Apply on Sorce