Equipment Engineer II - State College Service Center
About the job
- Bachelor of Science degree in Electrical, Civil or Mechanical Engineering (BSEE, BSCE, BSME) 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.
- An FE Certificate is preferred.
- Minimum of 2 years of Engineering experience is required.
- For Engineer IV: Minimum of 5 years of Engineering experience is required with a BS in Engineering or minimum of 7 years of Engineering experience is required with a BS in Engineering Technology.
- For Engineer V: Minimum of 8 years of Engineering experience is required with a BS in Engineering or minimum of 10 years of Engineering experience is required with a BS in Engineering Technology.
- Maintaining a safe workplace for coworkers and the community based upon developing knowledge of potential hazards, industry regulations/requirements and company practices.
- Commissioning new substation equipment prior to it being released to system operations.
- Developing check-out guides, review and approving test results and isolation plans, and developing energization plans to minimize system risk.
- Providing limited field design services to correct minor design problems encountered during the implementation of substation capital projects.
- Providing onsite technical support to regional substation services employees during preventive and corrective maintenance activities.
- Applying engineering skills and operational knowledge in the identification and resolution of technical problems while in the field during the installation phase, testing phase, and during the design life of the substation equipment.
- Assisting in the development of new or in the modification of existing maintenance practices to address changing technology, new equipment types, improved test and diagnostic methods, regulatory changes, etc.
- Auditing preventive and corrective maintenance paperwork and test results to verify technical adequacy and regulatory completeness.
- Providing emergency technical support following substation equipment failures to support customer restoration and system reinforcement.
- Supporting the emergency plan through participation in assigned storm duties including hazard responding.
- Ability to work both independently and in unison with others including regional and plant personnel as well as other departments/sections and outside vendors.
- Communicating across multi-disciplined teams to include electrical contractors, customers, FirstEnergy regional switchmen/technicians, transmission operations, design engineering, planning/protection and project management to ensure successful and timely project completion.
- Assisting in performing Apparent Cause and Root Cause analyses, including formally documenting findings through the preparation of technical reports and presentations.
- Assisting in the education of others on technical subject matters and in the improvement of technical programs and process effectiveness.
- Maintaining a safe workplace for coworkers and the community based upon a developing knowledge of potential hazards, industry regulations/requirements and company practices.
- Supporting the development of corporate programs and policies; assist others tasked with leading organizational change.
- Assisting senior technical staff in developing solutions to complex technical assignments.
- Supporting FE Utilities Operations and Maintenance staff in reaching goals and meeting deadlines.
- Producing results that have a direct, positive impact on the Company.
- Consistently anticipating customer needs and deliver high quality results.
- Willingness to travel throughout the FirstEnergy system including occasional overnight stays when necessary.
- An employee hired at the IV level will be expected to perform all of the above responsibilities with more proficiency, and in a more independent manner. Further, the Engineer IV level employee will be assigned additional responsibilities related to those listed above.
- Fundamentals of Engineering (FE) Certificate is preferred.
About the company
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.
Company Size
5,001-10,000
Company Stage
IPO
Headquarters
Akron, Ohio
Founded
1997
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What believers are saying
- FirstEnergy reaffirmed 2026 core earnings guidance of $2.62-$2.82, backed by $6 billion capex.
- Maidsville's 1,200-megawatt gas project targets late 2031 operation, supporting load growth.
- Hiring remains active in 2026, with 237 postings and ongoing utility-field recruitment.
What critics are saying
- PUCO proposed $3.04975 million penalties after Lakewood found eight equipment failures.
- Former CEOs Chuck Jones and Michael Dowling face retrial in September 2026 over HB 6.
- FirstEnergy's credibility remains damaged by bribery allegations, making future rate cases harder.
What makes FirstEnergy unique
- FirstEnergy serves over 6 million customers across six states with regulated wires density.
- Its transmission network spans 24,000 miles, linking Midwest and Mid-Atlantic power markets.
- The Maidsville plant plan adds generation development capability beyond pure distribution utility peers.
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↑ 5%Head of JobsOhio board to be deposed in federal civil lawsuit against FirstEnergy. 09/29/2026 Discover more Local News Subscription Video News Content Pickaway County News FirstEnergy's headquarters in Akron. (Photo from Google Maps.) The chairman of the JobsOhio board, Josh Rubin, will be deposed Sept. 30 and Oct. 1 in advance of a federal civil trial in which Akron-based FirstEnergy is the defendant, according to court records. In the suit, state pension systems and other investors accuse FirstEnergy of failing to tell them of "an illicit campaign to corrupt high-profile state legislators in order to secure legislation favoring the company." Larry Householder, the former speaker of the Ohio House of Representatives, is serving a 20-year federal prison sentence for his role in the scheme, which prosecutors called one of the biggest bribery scandals in state history. Ohio Weather Forecasts After a hung jury, FirstEnergy's former top executives face a second state criminal trial over their involvement. Rubin served as an advisor to the executives and then formally signed on as a lobbyist. He and JobsOhio didn't immediately respond to requests for comment. Financially struggling FirstEnergy in 2018 and 2019 paid more than $60 million through 501(c)(4) dark money groups to pass and protect a $1.3 billion ratepayer bailout. Gov. Mike DeWine signed the law and briefly defended it as good policy even after the FBI started making arrests in 2020. His administration had numerous connections to FirstEnergy and the legislation, including a legislative affairs director who, as a FirstEnergy lobbyist, started one of the dark-money groups through which the utility funneled $25 million. DeWine's then-lieutenant governor, Jon Husted, was a staunch supporter of the bailout. Discover more School Education News Submit Story Feature Real Estate Listings In 2017, FirstEnergy made a $1 million dark money contribution to an independent political group supporting Husted, although a spokeswoman said it wasn't affiliated with Husted. DeWine's nominee to chair the Public Utilities Commission of Ohio, Sam Randazzo, received a $4.3 million bribe from FirstEnergy just before his appointment. While working as head of the state utility regulator, Randazzo helped write the bailout legislation. Ohio Weather Forecasts After Randazzo was charged criminally, he became one of two participants in the scandal to die by suicide. Rubin, who is scheduled to be deposed in the civil litigation, is a longtime advisor to DeWine. In September 2023, DeWine made Rubin chairman of JobsOhio, the state's controversial economic development agency. JobsOhio is legally exempt from most open meetings and records laws even though it was created by the legislature, the governor appoints its board, and it leases the state's lucrative liquor franchise for much less than it's worth. JobsOhio has used more than $2 billion in proceeds from the arrangement to make grants and loans to private businesses - including FirstEnergy - in the name of economic development. Rubin's appointment to chair the JobsOhio board is also controversial among good government watchdogs because he is a lobbyist with dozens of clients, including many that are seeking money from JobsOhio. One of his clients, Intel, has received more than $150 million in commitments from JobsOhio and more than $2 billion from DeWine's executive branch, which Intel is paying Rubin to lobby. Before he joined the JobsOhio board, Rubin advised FirstEnergy's top executives. On Dec. 18, 2018, just after they were elected, DeWine and Husted attended a dinner meeting with FirstEnergy CEO Chuck Jones and Vice President Michael Dowling at the Columbus Athletic Club. Rubin, who would within weeks become a FirstEnergy lobbyist, was there. The men discussed Randazzo's suitability to be the state's top regulator of the monopoly industry FirstEnergy was a part of, court proceedings showed. Rubin advised the executives not to tell DeWine that they were going straight from the dinner to meet with Randazzo, the Associated Press reported in February. It was at that meeting at Randazzo's German Village condo that the $4.3 million bribe was negotiated, prosecutors said. An audit performed by the utility commission after the conspiracy had been exposed found that FirstEnergy paid Rubin's lobbying firm, the CJR Group, $300,000 between 2018 and 2019. Discover more motorcycle Sports Coverage News Reporting Services
Head of JobsOhio board to be deposed in federal civil lawsuit against FirstEnergy. Josh Rubin served as an advisor to FirstEnergy executives and then formally signed on as a lobbyist. The chairman of the JobsOhio board, Josh Rubin, will be deposed Sept. 30 and Oct. 1 in advance of a federal civil trial in which Akron-based FirstEnergy is the defendant, according to court records. In the suit, state pension systems and other investors accuse FirstEnergy of failing to tell them of "an illicit campaign to corrupt high-profile state legislators in order to secure legislation favoring the company." Larry Householder, the former speaker of the Ohio House of Representatives, is serving a 20-year federal prison sentence for his role in the scheme, which prosecutors called one of the biggest bribery scandals in state history. After a hung jury, FirstEnergy's former top executives face a second state criminal trial over their involvement. Rubin served as an advisor to the executives and then formally signed on as a lobbyist. He and JobsOhio didn't immediately respond to requests for comment. Financially struggling FirstEnergy in 2018 and 2019 paid more than $60 million through 501(c)(4) dark money groups to pass and protect a $1.3 billion ratepayer bailout. Gov. Mike DeWine signed the law and briefly defended it as good policy even after the FBI started making arrests in 2020. His administration had numerous connections to FirstEnergy and the legislation, including a legislative affairs director who, as a FirstEnergy lobbyist, started one of the dark-money groups through which the utility funneled $25 million. DeWine's then-lieutenant governor, Jon Husted, was a staunch supporter of the bailout. In 2017, FirstEnergy made a $1 million dark money contribution to an independent political group supporting Husted, although a spokeswoman said it wasn't affiliated with Husted. DeWine's nominee to chair the Public Utilities Commission of Ohio, Sam Randazzo, received a $4.3 million bribe from FirstEnergy just before his appointment. While working as head of the state utility regulator, Randazzo helped write the bailout legislation. After Randazzo was charged criminally, he became one of two participants in the scandal to die by suicide. Rubin, who is scheduled to be deposed in the civil litigation, is a longtime advisor to DeWine. In September 2023, DeWine made Rubin chairman of JobsOhio, the state's controversial economic development agency. JobsOhio is legally exempt from most open meetings and records laws even though it was created by the legislature, the governor appoints its board, and it leases the state's lucrative liquor franchise for much less than it's worth. JobsOhio has used more than $2 billion in proceeds from the arrangement to make grants and loans to private businesses - including FirstEnergy - in the name of economic development. Rubin's appointment to chair the JobsOhio board is also controversial among good government watchdogs because he is a lobbyist with dozens of clients, including many that are seeking money from JobsOhio. One of his clients, Intel, has received more than $150 million in commitments from JobsOhio and more than $2 billion from DeWine's executive branch, which Intel is paying Rubin to lobby. Before he joined the JobsOhio board, Rubin advised FirstEnergy's top executives. On Dec. 18, 2018, just after they were elected, DeWine and Husted attended a dinner meeting with FirstEnergy CEO Chuck Jones and Vice President Michael Dowling at the Columbus Athletic Club. Rubin, who would within weeks become a FirstEnergy lobbyist, was there. The men discussed Randazzo's suitability to be the state's top regulator of the monopoly industry FirstEnergy was a part of, court proceedings showed. Rubin advised the executives not to tell DeWine that they were going straight from the dinner to meet with Randazzo, the Associated Press reported in February. It was at that meeting at Randazzo's German Village condo that the $4.3 million bribe was negotiated, prosecutors said. An audit performed by the utility commission after the conspiracy had been exposed found that FirstEnergy paid Rubin's lobbying firm, the CJR Group, $300,000 between 2018 and 2019. Originally published by the Ohio Capital Journal. Republished here with permission
Jon Dormo joins FirstEnergy to advance new power generation development. Stock score locked: want to see it? Benzinga Rankings give you vital metrics on any stock - anytime. Experienced leader will identify and develop new opportunities for power generation AKRON, Ohio, Sept. 3, 2026 /PRNewswire/ - FirstEnergy Corp. (NYSE:FE) has named Jon Dormo its Vice President of Generation Project Development. Reporting to Chris Beam, FirstEnergy's President of West Virginia and Maryland, Dormo will lead efforts to plan and develop new power generation projects that help meet customers' future energy needs - a critical role as electricity demand continues to grow at a rapid pace. He will work with teams across the company and with community leaders, regulators and other stakeholders to explore opportunities to build reliable, affordable sources of electricity. Chris Beam, FirstEnergy's President of West Virginia and Maryland: "Jon brings a proven track record of leading complex energy projects and a strong commitment to safety, operational excellence and developing high-performing teams. His expertise and leadership will be invaluable as we continue advancing our generation strategy, strengthening our fleet and delivering long-term value for our customers. We are excited to welcome Jon to this important role and look forward to the impact he will make." Jon Dormo, FirstEnergy's Vice President of Generation Project Development: "FirstEnergy is well positioned to help meet growing customer demand through strategic investments in generation resources. I look forward to working with our teams and stakeholders to develop projects that support reliability, affordability and long-term economic growth across the regions we serve." Jon Dormo Biography Dormo brings nearly 20 years of experience in the energy industry across engineering, construction, operations, development, project management and strategic planning. Most recently, he served as Managing Director, Projects, at American Electric Power (AEP), where he led the siting and construction of AEP's new generation capital plan while maintaining responsibility for major project safety, environmental and construction across AEP's generation fleet. Throughout his career, Dormo has helped plan, develop and build a wide range of energy projects, including gas generation, wind and solar facilities, substations and other electric infrastructure. His experience includes evaluating project risks, supporting permitting and development activities, negotiating engineering and construction contracts, managing capital investments and collaborating with a variety of stakeholders to successfully move projects from early planning through construction and operation. Dormo earned a Bachelor of Science in Electrical Engineering from Ohio University and an MBA from Capital University. He is a licensed Professional Engineer and a certified Project Management Professional. Maidsville Energy Center Proposal The proposed Maidsville Energy Center reflects the type of project Dormo will help evaluate and advance as FirstEnergy plans for customers' future energy needs. Mon Power and Potomac Edison, subsidiaries of FirstEnergy, are currently seeking approval from the Public Service Commission (PSC) of West Virginia for the project, a 1,200-megawatt combined-cycle natural gas plant near Fort Martin Power Station in Maidsville, and 70 megawatts of solar generation in Preston, Hancock and Tucker counties. The companies expect a decision from the PSC later this year. Fort Martin and Harrison Power Station will remain in operation, in keeping with the companies Integrated Resource Plan, which outlines how Mon Power and Potomac Edison will continue delivering reliable, affordable power to customers over the next decade. About FirstEnergy FirstEnergy Corp. is dedicated to integrity, safety, reliability and operational excellence. Its electric distribution companies form one of the nation's largest investor-owned electric systems, serving more than 6 million customers in Ohio, Pennsylvania, New Jersey, West Virginia, Maryland and New York. The company's transmission subsidiaries operate approximately 24,000 miles of transmission lines that connect the Midwest and Mid-Atlantic regions. Follow FirstEnergy online at firstenergycorp.com and on X @FirstEnergyCorp. SOURCE FirstEnergy Corp.
FirstEnergy Foundation grants expected to help provide 3.6 million meals Across Pennsylvania. Sep 03, 2026, 10:43 ET GREENSBURG, Pa., Sept. 3, 2026 /PRNewswire/ - The FirstEnergy Foundation is making its largest investment in hunger relief to date, awarding $1.2 million to 37 Pennsylvania food banks and pantries during Hunger Action Month. The funding is expected to provide more than 3.6 million meals for families in communities served by FirstEnergy Pennsylvania Electric Company (FE PA) - a FirstEnergy Corp. (NYSE: FE) company known locally as Penn Power, Penelec, Met-Ed or West Penn Power. John Hawkins, President, FirstEnergy Pennsylvania: "Food insecurity remains a significant challenge in many of the communities we serve. Too many individuals and families across FirstEnergy Pennsylvania's service territory continue to face challenges putting food on the table. Through the FirstEnergy Foundation, we are proud to support 37 community partners working every day to help our neighbors. Their dedication and support reminds us of the good we can accomplish when communities come together to help those in need and care for one another." To kick off Hunger Action Month, FE PA employees volunteered at the Westmoreland Food Bank, helping prepare and distribute food for local families facing food insecurity. This volunteer event is one of six events FE PA employees will participate in during the month of September. During the volunteer event, FE PA leadership presented a $250,000 donation from the FirstEnergy Foundation to Feeding Pennsylvania and a $50,000 grant to the Westmoreland Food Bank, a member of the Feeding Pennsylvania network. The donations reflect the Foundation's ongoing commitment to hunger relief, one of its key giving priorities, and support organizations working on the front lines of addressing food insecurity across the Commonwealth. Lauren Duff, Chief Public Affairs Officer, Feeding Pennsylvania: "The FirstEnergy Foundation's generous investment comes at a critical time for food banks across Pennsylvania, as more families are turning to our network for help putting food on the table. This support will help provide neighbors facing hunger with the fresh produce, protein and dairy they need to live healthy, full lives, while bolstering the ability of our food banks to meet growing need. We are thankful for FirstEnergy's partnership and their commitment to strengthening the communities we collectively serve." Despite ongoing efforts by food banks and nonprofit organizations, food insecurity remains a significant challenge across the country and in Pennsylvania. Feeding America estimates that more than 1.8 million people (13.5%) in Pennsylvania, experienced food insecurity in 2024, including approximately 508,000 children. Jennifer Miller, Chief Executive Officer, Westmoreland Food Bank: "FirstEnergy continues to support the Westmoreland Food Bank's day-to-day mission and long-term goals. Employee volunteerism assists our community food pantries and monetary support keeps food on our shelves, ultimately putting meals on the plates of our neighbors facing hunger. We are truly partners in this work - we are so grateful." Supporting Hunger-Relief Organizations Across Pennsylvania This year, the Foundation is supporting six first-time grant recipients while increasing investments in several of Pennsylvania's largest food banks, pantries and hunger-relief partners. Foodbanks receiving grants include: * Altoona/Blair County Food Bank (Altoona, Blair County) * Armstrong County Community Action Agency (Kittanning, Armstrong County) * Boyertown Area Multi-Service (Boyertown, Berks County) * Brookville Area Food Pantry (Brookville, Jefferson County) * Bushkill Outreach Program (Bushkill, Pike County; first-time recipient) * Center for Community Action (Everett, Bedford County) * Central Pennsylvania Food Bank (Harrisburg, Dauphin County) * Commission on Economic Opportunity, Weinberg Northeast Regional Food Bank (Tunkhannock, Wyoming County) * Child Hunger Outreach Partners (Towanda, Bradford County) * Community Food Warehouse of Mercer County (Sharon, Mercer County; first-time recipient) * Community Foundation of Greene County (Waynesburg, Greene County) * Corner Cupboard Food Bank (Waynesboro, Greene County) * Ecumenical Food Pantry of Pike County (Milford, Pike County; first-time recipient) * Fayette County Community Action Agency Food Bank (Uniontown, Fayette County) * Feeding Pennsylvania (Lemoyne, Cumberland County) * Feeding the Flock Ministries (Cheswick, Allegheny County) * Fulton County Medical Center Food Bank (McConnellsburg, Fulton County) * Greater Pittsburgh Community Food Bank (Duquesne, Allegheny County) * Helping Harvest (Reading, Berks County) * Hispanic Coalition Lehigh Valley (Bethlehem, Lehigh County; first-time recipient) * Knoxville Food Pantry (Knoxville, Tioga County) * Lebanon County Christian Ministries (Lebanon, Lebanon County) * New Hope Ministries (Dillsburg, York County) * New Journey Community Outreach (Reading, Berks County) * Project Share of Carlisle (Carlisle, Cumberland County) * Salvation Army East Stroudsburg (East Stroudsburg, Monroe County; first-time recipient) * Salvation Army Jeannette (Jeannette, Westmoreland County) * Salvation Army of Huntingdon (Huntingdon, Huntington County) * Second Harvest Food Bank of Northwest PA (Erie, Erie County) * Second Harvest Food Bank of the Lehigh Valley and Northeast PA (Nazareth, Northampton County) * Shippensburg Produce and Outreach (Shippensburg, Cumberland County) * Somerset County Mobile Food Bank (Somerset, Somerset County) * State College Food Bank (State College, Centre County) * State College Meals on Wheels (State College, Centre County; first-time recipient) * Waynesboro Community and Human Services (Waynesboro, Franklin County) * Westmoreland Food Bank (Delmont, Westmoreland County) * York County Food Bank (York, York County) The Pennsylvania grants are part of a $5 million initiative supporting 140 hunger-relief organizations across FirstEnergy's six-state service territory and the District of Columbia, helping stock local shelves and keep meals on tables in households facing food insecurity. Employee Volunteers Help Food Banks Stretch Resources In addition to financial support, FirstEnergy employees regularly volunteer with food banks, pantries and other nonprofit organizations across Pennsylvania. Through the company's Volunteer Time Off (VTO) program, employees provide hands-on support that help organizations serve more families while reducing operating costs. In 2025, employees contributed approximately 28,500 volunteer hours across FirstEnergy's service territory, including thousands of hours supporting hunger-relief organizations. Based on the 2025 national value of a volunteer hour of $36.14, those efforts represent more than $1 million in additional community support. Media Resources Photos and videos from Hunger Action Month grant presentations, volunteer events and community partnerships will be added throughout September and made available on Flickr. About FirstEnergy Foundation The FirstEnergy Foundation supports 501(c)(3) organizations across FirstEnergy's operational area, helping them build capacity, strengthen outcomes and deliver lasting impact. Giving priorities include housing stability, hunger relief, workforce development and STEM initiatives that reflect community needs and the company's strategic focus. Combined with the Hunger Action Month grants, the Foundation has distributed nearly $6.5 million in community support across FirstEnergy's operational area to date in 2026. About FirstEnergy FirstEnergy (NYSE: FE) is dedicated to integrity, safety, reliability and operational excellence. Its electric distribution companies form one of the nation's largest investor-owned electric systems, serving more than 6 million customers in Ohio, Pennsylvania, New Jersey, West Virginia, Maryland and New York. The company's transmission subsidiaries operate approximately 24,000 miles of transmission lines that connect the Midwest and Mid-Atlantic regions. Follow FirstEnergy on X @FirstEnergyCorp or online at firstenergycorp.com. SOURCE FirstEnergy Corp.
FirstEnergy Foundation presenting $175K grant to Interfaith Food Pantry Network to fight hunger in Morris County. ROI-NJ Staff(Morris Plains) September 1, 2026 The FirstEnergy Foundation will present a $175,000 Hunger Action Month grant on Sept. 1 to the Interfaith Food Pantry Network at its Morris Plains location, the largest source of emergency and supplemental food for residents in Morris County, one of the 13 counties served by Jersey Central Power & Light (JCP&L). JCP&L employees will also volunteer at the warehouse, sorting and organizing food for distribution. The grant is part of a $1.3 million initiative supporting 25 food banks, pantries and hunger-relief partners expected to provide approximately 3.8 million meals across New Jersey, helping meet growing demand in communities served by JCP&L. On hand to present the grant are Doug Mokoid, JCP&L president and FirstEnergy New Jersey state president, Carolyn Lake, ECO, Interfaith Food Pantry Network, and JCP&L volunteers. Feeding America estimates that more than 1.2 million New Jerseyans, or 13% of the population, experienced food insecurity in 2024, including about one out of every six children. The need extends even to some of New Jersey's most affluent communities. In Morris County alone, the Interfaith Food Pantry Network distributed food to more than 42,000 households in 2025.