Utility Engineer-Rotational Engineer Program

Rotational Engineering ProgramThis is an open position with FirstEnergy Service Co., a subsidiary of FirstEnergy Corp. The Rotational Engineering (ROE) Program was created to provide a quality experience to early career level engineers to learn across FirstEnergy in a variety of diverse engineering positions. This selective 18-month rotational program supports individuals to learn valuable technical and professional skills while kick-starting their career in the electric utility industry. The ROE Program resides in FirstEnergy's Construction & Design Services (C&DS), Transmission, and Distribution (Engineering Services) organizations.As an entry level Engineer, you will perform tasks related to engineering, analysis, construction, startup, maintenance and operation of electrical Transmission and Distribution equipment and associated facilities. Within the program, individuals will have access to personalized coaching and mentoring, professional development, continued educational opportunities, and more.Typically, rotational engineers will complete three rotations lasting approximately six months each. Rotational engineers are required to be geographically flexible for rotations. At the end of the program individuals are placed into final full-time assignments based upon business need and interest. The ROE position is an in-person role in which program participants will be expected to report in person during the rotations including daily work, trainings, site visits, professional development events, and more.Possible work locations would be within our five-state footprint (Ohio, Pennsylvania, West Virginia, Maryland, New Jersey) and could include Akron, Ohio, Greensburg, Pennsylvania, Reading, Pennsylvania, Fairmont, West Virginia, and Morristown, New Jersey.2027 cohorts will start in January or June. Start date will be dependent on graduation date and availability. Off-cycle start-dates can be evaluated on a case-by-case basis.FirstEnergy takes a market-based approach to pay, which may vary depending on your location. In addition, your actual base salary will depend on various factors such as your skills, qualifications, and experience.The estimated pay range for this role is $70,000-$80,000. The pay range for certain locations, including the state of New Jersey, includes a 20% differential to account for an increased cost of living, making the pay range $85,00-$95,000.Job responsibilities include:Recognizing risks and taking precautions and preventative measures to ensure a safe work environment for others as well as selfConducting technical research and analysis, interpreting results, and making recommendationsOffering and implementing technical solutions to basic technical processes and/or projectsPreparing engineering change packages, specifications, technical reports and presentationsProviding engineering output documents, such as minor modifications and corrective action responseManaging and completing assigned activities to support timely implementation of required system operationsEnsuring compliance with design codes/standards.Providing sound customer serviceActively seeking ways to add value within scope of assignmentsAnticipating and delivering results on a variety of job-specific projectsPerforming project management and assistance in project start-upWorking independently as well as in a team environmentQualificationsBachelor 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.Minimum of 0 (Zero) years of Engineering experience.Participation in an Engineering Co-op or Internship program preferredAbility to incorporate safety into project designs and an overall commitment to safetyAbility to reliably report to assigned work location(s) as necessary is requiredFamiliarity with National Electrical Code (NEC), safety and other applicable codesAbility to work collaboratively to achieve team goalsExcellent interpersonal skills and ability to develop positive working relationships with employees at all levels of FirstEnergy CorpStrong oral and written communication skills, including the ability to make formal technical presentations to various management levelsProficient in Microsoft Office tools, including Excel, PowerPoint, and Word. Familiarity with AutoCAD applications preferredDemonstrate a questioning attitude to continue to learn, produce results, and strengthen existing relationshipsDesire to learn and grow; work across FirstEnergy, and deliver resultsDeliver quality, accurate work within established deadlines