Operations Engineer 2-4 - Transmission Operations
FirstEnergy
Operations Engineer 2-4 - Transmission Operations
FirstEnergy
Investor-owned electric utility focusing on distribution
We are a forward-thinking electric utility powered by a diverse team of employees committed to making our 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 operates one of the nation’s largest investor-owned electric systems, maintains more than 24,000 miles of transmission lines connecting the Midwest and Mid-Atlantic regions, and manages a regulated generating fleet with a total capacity exceeding 3,500 megawatts.
This is an open position with FirstEnergy Service Company, a subsidiary of FirstEnergy Corp.
This is a full-time, on-site position located in Holmdel or Morristown, New Jersey.
FirstEnergy Service Company is seeking an Operations Engineer III or IV to join the Transmission System Operational Support Team. This position is responsible for supporting transmission outage requests and coordinating activities necessary to safely and efficiently manage planned outages and complex transmission projects while maintaining system reliability.
The successful candidate will serve as a key liaison between Transmission Operations and project organizations, providing outage request processing, identifying system constraints, resolving scheduling conflicts, and coordinating outage activities across multiple internal and external stakeholders. This role plays a critical part in ensuring the successful execution of the transmission work plan while maintaining compliance with PJM requirements and industry reliability standards.
The Operations Engineer will coordinate transmission outage activities within the Transmission Control Center and support the overall reliability and operation of the FirstEnergy transmission system. Primary responsibilities include:
• Coordinating transmission outage activities within the Transmission Control Center.
• Reviewing outage and switching requests to identify system constraints, scheduling conflicts, sequencing concerns, and coordination opportunities.
• Performing power flow and system impact studies utilizing EMS Study Network Applications (STNET), TARA power flow software, and other analytical tools.
• Coordinating planned transmission outages with PJM, Transmission Operations, Generation Operations, Regional Distribution Offices, project teams, and field personnel.
• Maintaining compliance with PJM outage coordination requirements and processes.
• Collaborating with Power Network Analysis to facilitate model updates and improve study solutions.
• Identifying and coordinating solutions to scheduling and system constraints.
• Developing operating procedures, switching instructions, and test energization plans.
• Providing technical support to Transmission System Operators and control center personnel.
• Supporting the administration and maintenance of databases utilized by the control centers.
• Preparing reports and communications regarding scheduling limitations and system constraints.
• Partnering with Transmission Planning, Protection Engineering, Power Network Analysis, Substation Design, Transmission Line Design, Project Management, Project Development, and Real-Time Systems to support project execution and system reliability.
• Assisting management with the preparation and delivery of risk assessment documentation.
• Maintaining operating instructions, prewritten switching procedures, and one-line diagrams required for transmission system operation and outage execution.
• Entering and validating outages in the EMS Outage Scheduler and supporting daily STNET reviews.
• Participating in engineering, planning, construction, and regional transmission project meetings.
• Ensuring full compliance with all applicable North American Electric Reliability Corporation (NERC) and ReliabilityFirst Corporation (RFC) requirements.
• Providing support during emergency response efforts and storm restoration activities.
• Supporting the Transmission Operations Portfolio process.
Engineers hired at the Engineer IV level will be expected to perform all responsibilities with greater proficiency and independence while assuming additional technical leadership and more complex assignments.
Candidates for the Engineer III level must possess a Bachelor of Science degree in Electrical Engineering (BSEE) or Electrical Engineering Technology (BSEET) from an ABET-accredited institution. Acceptable alternatives include:
• A Professional Engineer (PE) License.
• A bachelor's degree in Electrical, Civil, Mechanical Engineering, or another technical discipline combined with an advanced degree in Electrical Engineering or a related technical field from a university with an ABET-accredited engineering program.
• A Bachelor of Science degree in another engineering discipline from an ABET-accredited institution.
Additional qualifications include:
• Fundamentals of Engineering (FE) certification preferred.
• Minimum of three (3) years of engineering experience.
• Knowledge of electric transmission systems, reliability standards, and regional transmission organizations preferred.
• Knowledge of NERC and RFC standards and electric utility industry policies preferred.
• Strong analytical, problem-solving, and decision-making skills.
• Demonstrated ability to manage multiple projects and competing priorities.
• Proven capability to complete assignments efficiently by leveraging organizational resources and applying logical solutions.
• Strong interpersonal skills with the ability to work independently and collaboratively across departments and geographic locations.
• Effective written and verbal communication skills with a professional approach to stakeholder interactions.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Word, Excel, Outlook, and applicable technical software and systems.
Candidates for the Engineer IV level must meet the educational requirements outlined above and possess:
• A minimum of five (5) years of engineering experience.
• Professional Engineer (PE) License preferred.
• Demonstrated advanced technical expertise and engineering judgment.
• Proven leadership capabilities and experience managing complex projects and operational challenges.
• Ability to independently perform transmission system analysis, outage coordination, and operational support activities.
At FirstEnergy, our employees are key to our success. We rely on their talents to meet the challenges of an evolving business environment and are committed to recognizing both individual and team contributions through a comprehensive total rewards program.
Benefits include:
• Competitive compensation and incentive opportunities.
• Company-sponsored pension plan.
• 401(k) savings plan with employer matching contributions.
• Medical, prescription drug, dental, vision, and life insurance coverage options.
• Professional development opportunities.
• Tuition reimbursement programs.
To learn more about FirstEnergy's comprehensive rewards and benefits offerings, visit www.firstenergycorp.com.
FirstEnergy proudly supports workforce diversity. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, religion, color, national origin, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, protected veteran status, or disability status.
No recruiters or agencies without a previously signed contract.
Unable to sponsor or transfer H-1B visas at this time.
FirstEnergy uses a market-based compensation approach that may vary based on work location, skills, qualifications, and experience.
Estimated Base Salary Range: $XX - $XX
For certain locations, including the District of Columbia, a cost-of-living differential of approximately 20% may apply, resulting in an adjusted salary range of $XX - $XX.
Safety is a core value at FirstEnergy and is fundamental to every aspect of our business. We ensure employees have the resources, tools, information, and processes necessary to perform their work safely and responsibly. Our commitment is to provide a safe work environment, maintain an accident-free and injury-free workplace, and promote public safety. Achieving and sustaining world-class safety performance remains a priority throughout the organization.
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Investor-owned electric utility focusing on distribution
FirstEnergy is an investor-owned electric utility that distributes electricity through its network of distribution companies. It focuses on delivering power to customers by maintaining and operating the grid, including power generation and energy services. The company uses an outage management system to let customers report and track outages, enabling faster identification and resolution of service disruptions. Customers manage their accounts through online portals that offer electronic billing (eBill) and multiple payment options. Mon Power, a subsidiary, serves about 395,000 customers in West Virginia, illustrating the scale of its operations. Compared with competitors, FirstEnergy emphasizes reliability, a large, integrated utility footprint, and digital tools for customers and outage management. Its goal is to provide dependable electric service, maintain and improve grid reliability, grow its customer base, and efficiently deliver energy services across its service territories.
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