Overview In this role you will provide field engineering support for maintenance, construction, testing and commissioning of substations up to 500 kV. You work closely with multi-disciplinary teams to ensure safe, reliable operation and timely project completion. You'll handle commissioning, testing analyses, and on-site technical guidance while embracing FirstEnergy's safety culture. The position offers hands-on field work across substations and potential regional collaboration, with impact on system reliability and customer restoration. This is a field-heavy role that combines engineering rigor with operational execution to reinforce the grid.
Compensation / Benefits- competitive pay
- pension plan
- 401(k) with matching
- medical, dental, vision, life insurance
- tuition reimbursement
- skills development training
Responsibilities- Maintain safe work practices and ensure compliance with regulations
- Commission new transmission substation equipment prior to operation
- Develop check-out guides, approve test results, and create energization plans
- Provide on-site technical support during maintenance and commissioning
- Apply engineering judgment to resolve field design/installation issues
- Assist in updating maintenance practices for new technologies and regulatory changes
- Audit maintenance and testing documentation for regulatory completeness
- Provide emergency technical support to restore service and implement mobile substations
- Collaborate with cross-functional teams to ensure timely project delivery
- Mentor technicians and junior staff in technical subjects
Key requirements- Bachelors in Electrical or Mechanical Engineering (ABET)
- 3 years engineering experience
- Experience with substation equipment design, maintenance or testing
- Knowledge of microprocessor-based protection and control equipment; familiarity with SEL, Enoserve RTS, Doble testing (plus)
- Strong written and verbal communication skills
- Driver's license and ability to travel; 45-minute commute requirement
- FE license preferred; PE license preferred for higher level
- Willingness to work after hours and on-call for emergencies
- Ability to lead by example and manage multiple projects under deadlines
- strong communication
- leadership by example
- team collaboration
- substation equipment maintenance and testing
- commissioning of high-voltage equipment up to 500 kV
- on-site troubleshooting
