Engineer- TX Maintenance

***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. This Engineering position is part of a team responsible for identifying high voltage transmission maintenance needs throughout the FirstEnergy footprint. Responsibilities include, but are not limited to, the following: - Work with operating companies and corporate personnel to generate and maintain a current list of potential transmission projects. Tasks include coordinating circuit inspections, analyzing circuit data, tracking circuit trends and creating new capital projects. - Support project teams throughout development and execution to ensure both project scope and timelines are met. - Lead the underground testing program. This includes coordinating underground line testing with the operating companies as well as coordinating yearly maintenance on existing facilities. - Support the operating companies with emergent underground issues. This includes coordinating with external construction contractors as needed. - Present projects to upper management for consideration, approval and funding. - Conduct technical engineering reviews and develop designs of civil/electrical/mechanical aspects related to transmission line infrastructure. - Participate in pre-engineering field review of the facilities, identify specific project work scope, interact with design engineers and field personnel responsible for project construction. - Coordinate and schedule project meetings with internal and external sources. - Investigate line operations, causes and identifying remedies to eliminate future operations. - Interact with the North American Transmission Forum (NATF), EPRI, and other external entities as necessary. - Conduct tests and inspections of products, services, or processes to evaluate quality or performance. - Lead discussions with departments inside and outside of the facility in identifying project/process alternatives and solutions. - Develop and implement technical process/project improvements and efficiencies with field personnel as necessary. - Attend and participate in departmental meetings and activities as necessary. - Review encroachments within our Transmission Rights-of Ways. - Support of Transmission Line asset analytics initiatives as required. - Maintain a safe workplace for coworkers and the community based upon knowledge of potential hazards and industry regulations/requirements. - Must possess the ability to deliver quality, accurate work within established deadlines. - The ability to mentor Rotational Engineers and Co-Ops that enter the department. Qualifications include: - Bachelor of Science degree in Electrical Engineering, Civil, or Mechanical Engineering from an ABET accredited institution is required. Acceptable alternatives are: (1) a Professional Engineer’s (PE) License (2) a Bachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering, Civil, or Mechanical Engineering or technical field of study (non-ABET) plus an advanced degree in Electrical Engineering, Civil, or Mechanical Engineering from a university with an ABET accredited Bachelor’s program. - A Fundamentals of Engineering (FE) Certificate is preferred. - Minimum of 3 (three) years of Engineering experience is required. - Knowledge of underground transmission systems (both XLPE and HPFF) is preferred. - Knowledge of the electric transmission system, reliability standards and regional transmission organizations is preferred. - Knowledge of NESC, NERC, and RF standards and…