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FirstEnergyPosted 1 month ago

Reliability Engineer - OH

On-siteYoungstown, Ohio, United States

Full TimeBachelors DegreeLargeEnergy Services

Job Summary

Assess and improve electrical distribution system reliability for Ohio Operating Areas by developing strategic plans to meet performance targets and modernization goals. Support OH Operations through data analysis of outage projects, circuit lockouts, and frequent device interruptions, while preparing regulatory reports and budget estimates for distribution projects. Monitor field inoperable equipment logs, respond to customer inquiries, and provide technical information to the Distribution Control Center. Maintain familiarity with state regulatory requirements and the National Electric Safety Code, and support storm processes as a hazard dispatcher, responder, or analyst. Work onsite at the Youngstown Service Building with a valid driver's license and willingness 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

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
  • 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

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