Reliability Engineer - Distribution (MD)

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. About the Opportunity This is an open position with the FirstEnergy Service Company, a subsidiary of FirstEnergy Corp. This Planning & Protection Engineer position is accountable for the reliability and assessment of Maryland's distribution systems. The engineer performs analysis and recommends solutions to maintain a reliable electrical infrastructure that meets present and future electrical needs. The preferred reporting location for this onsite position is the Potomac Edison Headquarters in Williamsport, MD. Other service centers in MD will be considered based on space availability. Responsibilities include: Working safely in accordance with the Company’s Accident Prevention Handbook. Assessing and improving the electrical distribution system's reliability performance for all Maryland Operating Areas. Developing and maintaining strategic plans to achieve reliability performance targets and metrics including a long-range vision for system improvement and modernization. Developing and overseeing long-term infrastructure improvement plans (LTIIP). Supporting MD Operations through data analysis including outage projects, circuit lockouts, frequent device interruptions (DEMI), customers experiencing multiple interruptions (CEMI), and worst performing circuits (WPC). Preparing and presenting reliability performance and regulatory required reports. Preparing budget estimates and schedules for distribution system reliability projects. Supporting customer inquiry responses and power quality studies as needed. Monitoring field inoperable equipment logs for remediation needs. Maintaining familiarity with state regulatory requirements for distribution inspection and maintenance. Developing and providing technical information to support the Distribution Control Center to ensure safe and efficient operation of the electrical system. Supporting the storm process as needed, either as a hazard dispatcher / responder, storm analyst or line shop analyst. May be assigned special projects as business needs require.

Bachelor’s of Science degree in Engineering / Engineering Technology from an ABET accredited institution is required. Acceptable alternatives are: o a Professional Engineer’s (PE) License o a Bachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering or technical field of study (non-ABET) plus an advanced degree in Electrical Engineering from a university with an ABET accredited Bachelor’s program. Minimum 0 - 5 engineering work experience is required. Successful completion of the Fundamentals of Engineering exam considered a plus. Experience and knowledge of electrical systems, operations, and maintenance practices, switching and tagging, computer systems, work management and electrical controls are desired. Relay control work experience is a plus. Current knowledge of the National Electric Safety Code (NESC) and the National Electric Code (NEC). 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