Electrical Engineer, Models & Studies

First Energy
  • Akron, OH
    30+ days ago

    Job Description

    FirstEnergy at a Glance

    We are a forward-thinking electric utility powered by a diverse team of employees committed to making customers' lives brighter, the environment better and our communities stronger.

    FirstEnergy (NYSE: FE) is dedicated to integrity, safety, reliability and operational excellence. 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.

    Onsite - Akron OH, Greensburg PA, Reading PA, Fairmont WV

    About the Opportunity

    This is an open position with FirstEnergy Service Co., a subsidiary of FirstEnergy Corp. [FEU Primary reporting locations are Akron, Ohio.

    Responsibilities:

    • Maintain and update FirstEnergy steady-state load‑flow models, with primary responsibility for one of FirstEnergy's three control areas.
    • Incorporate newly in‑service facilities and forecast future system conditions.
    • Prepare, review, and maintain steady state contingency (CON) files for the FirstEnergy system.
    • Support power system modeling activities using Model On Demand (MOD) software.
    • Provide accurate supporting data for internal and external compliance activities, audits, and regulatory submissions.
    • Develop and recommend generator voltage schedules to Transmission Operations in support of reliable and efficient system performance.
    • Collaborate closely with Transmission Planning, Operations, Circuit Ratings, Short Circuit Impedances, Forecasting, and FirstEnergy Operating Companies to gather data and accurately model anticipated system conditions.
    • Respond to data and modeling requests from internal and external stakeholders in a timely and accurate manner.

    Compare and validate system data across multiple information sources to identify and correct model errors.

    Qualifications include:

    Engineer II:

    • Bachelor of Science degree in Electrical Engineering 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, Civil or Mechanical Engineering or technical field of study (non-ABET) plus an advanced degree in Electrical, Civil or Mechanical Engineering from a university with an ABET accredited Bachelor's program. Electrical Engineering is preferred.
    • A Fundamentals of Engineering (FE) Certificate is preferred.
    • Proficiency with industry modeling tools such as GE PSLF, PSSE, PSAT/VSAT, PowerGEM TARA, and familiarity with Model On Demand (MOD).
    • Prior experience with MOD is preferred.
    • Strong Excel skills; basic programming or scripting experience (e.g., Python) preferred.
    • Ability to work with multiple databases to enter, extract, and validate system data.
    • Experience supporting compliance activities and preparing technical documentation.
    • Strong analytical, problem‑solving, and troubleshooting skills.
    • Ability to work independently and collaboratively across Transmission Planning, Operations, and external stakeholders
    • Highly organized, detail‑oriented, and able to handle multiple priorities accurately and efficiently.

    Engineer III Qualification Include:

    • Bachelor of Science degree in Electrical Engineering 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, Civil or Mechanical Engineering or technical field of study (non-ABET) plus an advanced degree in Electrical, Civil or Mechanical Engineering from a university with an ABET accredited Bachelor's program. Electrical Engineering is preferred.
    • A Fundamentals of Engineering (FE) Certificate is preferred.
    • Minimum of 3 (three) years of Engineering experience is required.
    • Proficiency with industry modeling tools such as GE PSLF, PSSE, PSAT/VSAT, PowerGEM TARA, and familiarity with Model On Demand (MOD).
    • Prior experience with MOD is preferred.
    • Strong Excel skills; basic programming or scripting experience (e.g., Python) preferred.
    • Ability to work with multiple databases to enter, extract, and validate system data.
    • Experience supporting compliance activities and preparing technical documentation.
    • Strong analytical, problem‑solving, and troubleshooting skills.
    • Ability to work independently and collaboratively across Transmission Planning, Operations, and external stakeholders
    • Highly organized, detail‑oriented, and able to handle multiple priorities accurately and efficiently.

    Engineer IV

    Qualifications include:

    • Bachelor of Science degree in Electrical Engineering 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, Civil or Mechanical Engineering or technical field of study (non-ABET) plus an advanced degree in Electrical, Civil or Mechanical Engineering from a university with an ABET accredited Bachelor's program. Electrical Engineering is preferred.
    • A Fundamentals of Engineering (FE) Certificate is preferred.
    • Minimum 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.
    • Proficiency with industry modeling tools such as GE PSLF, PSSE, PSAT/VSAT, PowerGEM TARA, and familiarity with Model On Demand (MOD).
    • Prior experience with MOD is preferred.
    • Strong Excel skills; basic programming or scripting experience (e.g., Python) preferred.
    • Ability to work with multiple databases to enter, extract, and validate system data.
    • Experience supporting compliance activities and preparing technical documentation.
    • Strong analytical, problem‑solving, and troubleshooting skills.
    • Ability to work independently and collaboratively across Transmission Planning, Operations, and external stakeholders
    • Highly organized, detail‑oriented, and able to handle multiple priorities accurately and efficiently.

    Exempt

    All employees must have an account to use a FirstEnergy computer to apply for jobs. If you do not know if you have an account, please contact the IT Service Desk at 330-315-4357, Option 1 - 1 for assistance.

    FirstEnergy Human Resources Team

    Numbers & Facts

    LocationAkron, OH

    Skills

    • ABET (Accreditation Board for Engineering and Technology)unmatched
    • Analysis Skillsunmatched
    • BASIC Programming Languageunmatched
    • Civil Engineeringunmatched
    • Data Collectionunmatched
    • Data Modelingunmatched
    • Data Qualityunmatched
    • Detail Orientedunmatched
    • Electrical Engineeringunmatched
    • Electrical Utilityunmatched
    • Electricityunmatched
    • Engineeringunmatched
    • Forecastingunmatched
    • Identify Issuesunmatched
    • Mechanical Engineeringunmatched
    • Microsoft Excelunmatched
    • Multitaskingunmatched
    • Operational Supportunmatched
    • Operations Planningunmatched
    • Organizational Skillsunmatched
    • Problem Solving Skillsunmatched
    • Professional Engineerunmatched
    • Python Programming/Scripting Languageunmatched
    • Regulatory Submissionsunmatched
    • Scripting (Scripting Languages)unmatched
    • System Validationunmatched
    • Technical Writingunmatched
    • Time Managementunmatched
    • Vehicle Fleetsunmatched

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