Distributed Energy Resources Engineer - PA

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.

The Distributed Energy Resources (DER) engineer assists with processing net metering and wholesale interconnection applications while providing leadership and support with our rapidly evolving electrical system. 

This position in the PA Planning and Protection group can be sited at any FirstEnergy location within Pennsylvania based on availability.  Candidates must reside or be willing to relocate to PA. 

Responsibilities include:

• Maintaining a safe workplace for coworkers and the community based upon knowledge of potential hazards and industry regulations and requirements.
• Working safely in accordance with the Company’s Accident Prevention Handbook.
• Providing a high level of service, continuous support, and proactive involvement surrounding technical subject matter on DER related topics to leadership and peers.
• Using standard planning and protection tools, such as Microsoft Office tools, CYME Distribution (CYMEDIST), CYME Time-Current Characteristic Current (CYMETCC), Load Forecasting Data Management System (LFDMS), SAP, GISView, PI Process Book, PI Datalink, and Positive Sequence Load Flow (PLSF).
• Completing and providing guidance for DER related interconnection studies, and all necessary circuit modifications necessary for safe and reliable interconnection of DER generators. 
• Providing support and program management for large net metered interconnections.
• Supporting Net Meter, wholesale and PURPA interconnection projects as needed.
• Processing interconnection applications for all levels of interconnection applications and provide technical support for peers.
• Performing technical reviews and complete interconnection studies for customer distributed generation applications.
• Provide leadership and strategic support for supplemental contractors supporting DER functions. 
• Conducting technical research analysis and offer an interpretation of the results.
• Contributing to solutions by taking initiative to develop alternatives and recommendations. 
• Offering ideas and suggestions to improve moderately complex technical processes and/or projects.
• Providing sound customer service by exceeding internal and external customer needs.
• Consistently anticipating and delivering results on a variety of job specific matters. 
• Developing process improvements and efficiencies to improve work products and processes
• Supporting the storm response process, including support outside of standard business hours.
• Providing field and equipment audit and commissioning support as needed.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s of Science degree in Electrical Engineering / Engineering Technology from an ABET accredited institution is required. Acceptable alternatives are: 
  1. A Processional Engineer’s (PE) License
  2. A bachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering from a non-ABET accredited institution plus an advanced degree in engineering from a university with an ABET accredited Bachelor’s program
• Minimum 0 - 5 years engineering experience is required.
• Engineer in Training (EIT) is a plus.
• Advanced degree, certification, and professional engineering license is a plus.
• Previous experience in DER interconnection review and/or distribution planning and protection job functions preferred.
• Possess an understanding of pertinent technical products and/or services and of customers’ needs and expectations. 
• Superior analytical and technical abilities.
• Proficient in Microsoft Office tools, including Teams, Excel, Access, PowerPoint and Word.
• Experience with SAP, CYME, LFDMS, EMS, TOAD/SQL, PLFS, and GISView is a plus. 
• Excellent technical analysis and technical writing abilities.
• Able to lead by example and coach others in effective decision making.
• Able to analyze data, write technical reports, develop work packages to implement recommendations and the ability to handle multiple assignments.
• Willing to travel throughout the service territory and work extra and/or irregular hours.

Benefits, Compensation & Workforce Diversity

At FirstEnergy, employees are key to our success. We depend on their talents to meet the challenges of our changing business environment. We are committed to rewarding individual and team efforts through our total rewards philosophy which includes competitive pay plus incentive compensation, a company-sponsored pension plan, 401(k) savings plan with matching employer contribution, a choice of medical, prescription drug, dental, vision, and life insurance programs, as well as skills development training with tuition reimbursement. Please visit our website at www.firstenergycorp.com to learn more about all of our employee rewards programs. 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, status as a protected veteran, or status as a qualified individual with a disability. No recruiters or agencies without a previously signed contract. Unable to sponsor or transfer H-1B visas at this time.

Safety

Safety is a core value for FirstEnergy and is essential to all of our business activities. We ensure employees have the tools, information, and processes to perform their duties in a manner that assures safety for themselves, their co-workers, our customers and the public. Our goals are to provide a safe work environment, to maintain an accident-free, injury-free workplace, and to promote and maintain public safety. To meet these goals, we dedicate ourselves to achieving world-class safety standards.

Position Classification

Exempt 

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