Substation Design Standards Engineer

FirstEnergy Corp • Akron, OH • 1h ago

JOB DESCRIPTION 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 FirstEnergy Service Co., a subsidiary of FirstEnergy Corp. [FEU] This is an on-site position located in either Akron, Ohio, Morristown, NJ, Fairmont, WV, or Reading or Greensburg, Pennsylvania. The job of Substation Design Standards Engineer requires an individual to be self-directed with an interest and / or ability to create and manage engineering designs, equipment and standards for the Substation Engineering group within FirstEnergy. This position will work within a staff of engineers, survey crews, drafters / layouts, both internal and external, engaged in a wide variety of engineering design, from the request for project estimation through construction and record update. This position will report on the progress of design projects and advise of any issues that could impair the successful completion of the project on a proactive basis. This position must provide technical support to Substation and Transmission personnel, Real Estate, Project Management and Construction crews verifying that no safety standards are compromised, checking for accuracy, and monitoring expenditures to ensure projects stay within budget allocation and meet the required in-service date. Responsibilities include:

Creating engineering designs and work scope for substation projects and confirming documentation and support is available to necessary personnel. Possible items including steel structures, foundations, clearances, layout drawings, grounding, oil containment, lightning protection, schematics, and wiring diagrams.

Ensuring designs support a safe environment for transmission lines and substations personnel, contractors and the general public.

Preparing bills-of-material and specifications to procure needed equipment and materials for a substation project.

Preparing and filing applications and supporting documentation for engineering permits when necessary.

Reviewing NESC clearance requirements and Maintenance personnel and ensure the public safety is protected.

Assisting Real Estate in the acquisition of Substation property by coordinating the preparation of sketches, maps, exhibits and easement plans.

Directing technical personnel to gather and record data for substation design projects.

Working with outside engineering firms, vendors, equipment manufacturers and consultants.

Providing engineering support to employees to assist in their learning of standards, procedures, designs, and associated issues.

Analyzing engineering issues, structures, equipment, etc., and recommending appropriate solutions and alternate design options.

Preparing estimates for proposed projects.

Reviewing manufacturer drawings for compliance with specifications.

Conducting design reviews, plant audits, and test witnessing at manufacturer's facilities as necessary.

Evaluating equipment ratings and requirements, and project schedules to facilitate the accurate ordering of equipment to support project in service dates.

Managing equipment orders for Substation projects from the initial request for equipment through

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