Job Description

The successful candidate will provide a high level of service, continuous support, and proactive involvement surrounding technical subject matter to leadership and peers and will maintain a safe workplace for co-workers and the community based upon knowledge of potential hazards and industry regulations/requirements.

Responsibilities include:

Developing and maintaining a safe environment for the transmission line network to ensure the safety of co-workers, contractors, work crews and the general public.
Creating engineering designs and standards for transmission line projects that include wood and steel structures and structure foundations, line plan and profile, wire arrangements, field reports, transmission switch drawings and wire sag charts.
Directing survey crews and drafting personnel to gather and record data for transmission line design.
Supporting work crews during construction including office work and field visits.
Must be able to work independently as well as in teams to coordinate designs with other FirstEnergy areas of responsibility including Siting and Permitting, Project Development, Project Management, Maintenance, Forestry, Real Estate, Substations and Construction, as well as the Regional operating companies.
Working with various industry and regulatory groups as required to learn and advocate industry best practices (e.g., EPRI, CEATI, EEI, NATF, etc.).
Appearing on behalf of FirstEnergy at local public zoning hearings and planning committee meetings, and state utility commission hearings as a subject matter expert.
Providing engineering support and mentorship to employees to assist in their learning of transmission line standards, procedures, designs and associated issues.
Reviewing transmission line encroachments to ensure NESC clearance requirements are met.  Coordinating encroachment responses with ROW Services and Transmission Line Maintenance personnel and ensure the public safety is protected.
Providing assistance during emergencies and storm related activities.  Storm response duties may include time out of the office.
May be required to travel throughout the FE system and to other industry-related activities as necessary supporting FirstEnergy transmission initiatives.                                              

Qualifications include:
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?????????????????????Bachelor’s of Science degree in Civil, Electrical or Mechanical Engineering (BSCE, BSEE, BSME) from an ABET accredited institution is required.  Civil Engineering is preferred.  In lieu of a degree, a Professional Engineer’s (PE) License is required. 
A Fundamentals of Engineering (FE) Certificate is preferred.
Minimum of 3 (three) years of Engineering experience is required.
Demonstrated leadership skills; capable of communicating, motivating, and driving positive change and improvement.
Must possess strong organizational, computer and problem- solving skills.
Working knowledge of AutoCAD and PLS-CADD is a plus.
Demonstrated abilities of effective analytical and reasoning capabilities, good communication skills, including ability to effectively structure and confidently present information to peers, industry work groups, regulatory bodies, and leadership of FirstEnergy.
Must be able to handle a variety of complex issues and assignments.
Must adhere to FirstEnergy's Code of Conduct and industry compliance obligations.