SUBSTATION DESIGNER
Company: FirstEnergy
Location: Greensburg
Posted on: September 27, 2024
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Job Description:
FirstEnergy at a GlanceWe 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 OpportunityThis is
an open position with FirstEnergy Service Co., a subsidiary of
FirstEnergy Corp. [FEU]The job of Substation Designer requires an
individual to be self-motivated with an interest and/ or ability to
assist in the development of engineering designs, equipment and
standards for the Substation Design Engineering group within
FirstEnergy. This position will work within a staff of engineers,
designers, survey crews, drafters and specialists, both internal
and external, engaged in a wide variety of engineering design
activities, from the request for project estimation through
conceptual and detailed design development, equipment acquisition,
construction and finally record update. This position will report
on the progress of design projects on a proactive basis. This
position must provide support to Substation Regional Field
Personnel, Planning and System Protection, Real Estate, Project
Management and Construction crews verifying that safety standards
are followed.Responsibilities include:Developing designs for
transmission and distribution substation projects from scope
documents, protection specifications, engineering sketches and /or
verbal instructions.Review estimates for substation
projectsPreparing 3D AutoCAD drawings and bill of materials for
substation projectsCreating layouts, sketches and plans for
substation physical equipment. Evaluating the arrangement and
mounting of equipment to ensure compliance with NESC requirements
including electrical clearances as well as taking into employee
access and maintenance needs and abilities for future
expansion.Assisting in the development or revision of substation
electrical one-lines, and AC and DC schematics drawingsDeveloping
detailed wiring diagrams from schematicsDeveloping conduit and
raceway layouts and cable schedulesPerforming design calculations
including battery and charger sizing, voltage drop and short
circuit calculations, and conduit fill calculationsAssisting
engineers with material reviews and prepare approval letters for
vendor equipment drawings including large power transformers, high
voltage circuit breakers, and high voltage capacitor banksPreparing
drafts for purchase requisitions and blanket releases for
substation projectsCoordinating with technical personnel to gather
and record data for substation design projects and complete
as-built and record print revisions from marked drawingsSupporting
communication across business units regarding project
needsAssisting in researching and exploring new technologies that
will effectively enable work processes to be automated increasing
efficiencies while decreasing the risk of human error.Contributing
to a safe environment for substation field personnel, co-workers,
contractors and the general public.Providing support to employees
to assist in their learning of standards, procedures, designs, and
associated issues and assisting in ensuring standards and equipment
specifications are up-to-date and accurate.Providing assistance
during emergencies and storm related activities. Storm response
duties may include time out of the office for extended
stays.Supporting and sustaining FirstEnergy as a high performing
organization by contributing to excellent organizational
performance and values of FirstEnergy through responsible effective
work performance.Qualifications include:2- or 4-year degree in
Electrical Engineering Technology, Electrical/Electronics
Engineering Technology, or Electro-Mechanical Engineering
Technology is required.Minimum 0-3 years of related design
experience is required.Working knowledge of applicable computer
software necessary to fulfill job duties including Microsoft
Office. Knowledge of FileNet, WinlGS, 2D & 3D Computer-Aided
Design, Cascade and SAP a plus but not a requirement.Valid driver's
license is requiredMust embrace a safety culture and maintain a
safe work environment for co-workers and the publicMust be able to
assist on multiple projects simultaneously and be able to work
effectively under the pressure of deadlines, unexpected
developments, changes in project scope, budget constraints,
unforeseen field problems and demands on time for work
assignmentsMust have strong interpersonal skills and develop and
maintain relationships across FE, with outside firms, and
manufacturers tto facilitate the cooperation needed to complete
assigned tasks and that will inspire others to achieve, or exceed,
goalsMust be able to work independently as well as in teams to
coordinate designs with other FirstEnergy areas of responsibility
including Planning and Protection, Project Management, Maintenance,
Real Estate and Construction, as well as the Regional operating
companiesAbility to make practical recommendations without undue
delay and based on the best information available at the time that
the decision must be madeMust be able to communicate effectively
with good verbal and written skills, to providing comprehensive
project status reports, clear and concise correspondence, and
accurate informationMust possess strong organizational, computer,
and problem-solving skillsMust be willing to travel throughout the
FE service territory as needed to support substation walkdowns, to
gather site information, and to support storm response
needsBenefits, Compensation & Workforce DiversityAt 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.SafetySafety 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.
Keywords: FirstEnergy, Penn Hills , SUBSTATION DESIGNER, Other , Greensburg, Pennsylvania
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