Planning Engineer

7 days ago

Jersey City, New Jersey, United States FirstEnergy Full time
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 Jersey Central Power & Light, a subsidiary of FirstEnergy Corp. [JCPL]

The engineer position is within the Distribution Engineering Planning group and is located at the Morristown General Office in Morristown, NJ.

An alternative location is the Holmdel Office in Holmdel, NJ. It is considered a mobile (hybrid) position.

Responsibilities include:

  • Working safely in a variety of electric utility settings and following all Accident Prevention Handbook (APH) work practices
  • Demonstrating a solid commitment to all aspects of safety, with maturity to exercise independent judgment on complex projects and assignments
  • Maintaining a safe workplace for coworkers and the community based upon knowledge of potential hazards and industry regulations and requirements
  • Providing a high level of service, continuous support, and proactive involvement regarding technical subject matter to leadership and peers
  • Using standard planning and protection tools, including CYME (Distribution Power System Analysis and Protective Device Coordination), Load Forecasting Data Management System, Geographic Information Systems (GIS) Viewer, PI ProcessBook, Energy Management System, and PowerOn to develop solutions to capacity and reliability issues
  • Providing prompt technical support and analysis to the Distribution Control Center (DCC) during major customer outage events
  • Performing reliability analysis studies, querying reliability data, and preparing detailed internal and external reports for management and the New Jersey Board of Public Utilities (NJBPU)
  • Investigating and answering customer inquiries regarding service quality and reliability
  • Analyzing potential distribution impacts of transmission and subtransmission programs, processes, and/or projects
  • Preparing cost estimates, schedules, and justification for system improvement projects
  • Assisting with required training programs pertaining to data quality, outage reporting, and reliability analysis
  • Investigating and reporting on operational events
  • Performing and/or providing technical support to complete power quality studies as needed.
  • Supporting storm response as a storm analyst, hazard dispatcher, or as assigned
  • Working overtime to support storm efforts or other special projects as business needs require
Qualifications

  • Bachelor of Science degree in Engineering from an ABET accredited institution is required

Acceptable alternatives are:
- a Professional Engineer's (PE) License
- a Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering or technical field of study (non
  • ABET) plus an advanced degree in Electrical Engineering from a university with an ABET accredited Bachelor's program.
  • Engineering Technology degree requires PE license to meet position requirements.
  • Minimum 0 3 years' engineering experience is required.
  • Successful completion of the Fundamentals of Engineering exam considered a plus.
  • Understanding of electrical engineering and utility power system concepts with ability to learn new complex electrical topics quickly.
  • Strong verbal and written communication skills, with an emphasis on understandable and clear technical writing and presentation skills.
  • Possess strong knowledge, maturity, and decisionmaking skills regarding electrical problems and analyzing complex information.
  • Detailoriented, accurate, and able to understand and interpret complex technical information.
  • Solid computer skills with competency in Microsoft Office products (particularly Word, Excel, and PowerPoint), along with a working knowledge of CAD and GIS software systems.
  • Computer programming ability (including SQL) considered a plus.
  • Able to work both independently and in team environments.
  • Possess strong interpersonal skills and a commitment to customer satisfaction.
  • Selfmotivated and a selfstarter, customerfocused, resultsoriented and a team player.
  • Demonstrate a questioning attitude and desire to continue to learn, produce results, and develop relationships with other departments and customers.
  • Deliver quality, accurate work within established deadlines.
  • Possess and maintain a valid stateissued driver's license.
  • Willing and able to travel throughout the service territory periodically, and willing to work extra and/or irregular hours during unusual circumstances (e.g. storm restoration efforts).
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 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
FirstEnergy Human Resources Team

  • Supply Chain Planning Director

    7 days ago

    Jersey City, New Jersey, United States BAE Systems Full time

    Job Description The Planning Director will lead a team that supports a growing product line of franchise programs. The candidate will have in-depth knowledge of planning processes and best practices, ability to implement continuous improvement and automation. Candidate will bring a fresh perspective and systems expertise to better leverage how Planning can...

  • Director of Engineering

    3 weeks ago

    Jersey City, New Jersey, United States Job Juncture Full time

    FOOD EXPERIENCE REQUIRED Our client, a highly respected food manufacturer based about an hour west of Boston (relo will be provided) is seeking a Director of Engineering who will be is responsible for the management of all Operational capital across all locationslead the development of the annual and three-year capital plansprovide engineering support and...

  • Director of Engineering

    1 month ago

    Jersey City, New Jersey, United States Job Juncture Full time

    FOOD EXPERIENCE REQUIRED Our client, a highly respected food manufacturer based about an hour west of Boston (relo will be provided) is seeking a Director of Engineering who will be is responsible for the management of all Operational capital across all locationslead the development of the annual and three-year capital plansprovide engineering support and...

  • Field Engineer

    3 weeks ago

    Jersey City, New Jersey, United States Dragados USA Full time

    PRIMARY RESPONSIBILITIES:Supervision & scheduling of job activitiesScheduling of multiple shifts during the week and weekendsExtensive project planning, coordination and scheduling of subcontractorsPrepare daily worksite reportsResolve union disputesMaterial take-offEnforce site safety at all timesOversee daily field operations, coordinate purchasesOTHER...

  • Field Engineer

    1 month ago

    Jersey City, New Jersey, United States Dragados USA Full time

    PRIMARY RESPONSIBILITIES:Supervision & scheduling of job activitiesScheduling of multiple shifts during the week and weekendsExtensive project planning, coordination and scheduling of subcontractorsPrepare daily worksite reportsResolve union disputesMaterial take-offEnforce site safety at all timesOversee daily field operations, coordinate purchasesOTHER...

  • Mechanical Designer Engineer

    1 week ago

    Jersey City, New Jersey, United States Flex Workforce Solutions Full time

    Job DescriptionJob DescriptionMechanical Designer EngineerWe are seeking a highly skilled Mechanical Designer with 5-10 years of experience in the industry. The ideal candidate will be fluent in Inventor, SolidWorks, and AutoCAD, with strong capabilities in detailing, reverse engineering design, and layout work for RFQ requests.Key Responsibilities:Detailing...

  • Product Safety Engineer

    2 months ago

    Jersey City, New Jersey, United States BAE Systems Full time

    Job Description The work site location for this position is at our BAE Systems Nashua New Hampshire location. Because this role involves a combination of collaborative/in-person and independent work, it will take the form of a hybrid work format, with time split between working onsite and remotely.See what you're missing. Our employees work on the world's...

  • Product Safety Engineer

    3 weeks ago

    Jersey City, New Jersey, United States BAE Systems Full time

    Job Description The work site location for this position is at our BAE Systems Nashua New Hampshire location. Because this role involves a combination of collaborative/in-person and independent work, it will take the form of a hybrid work format, with time split between working onsite and remotely.See what you're missing. Our employees work on the world's...

  • Senior Systems Engineer

    1 month ago

    Jersey City, New Jersey, United States BAE Systems Full time

    Job Description Job DescriptionSee what you're missing. Our employees work on the world's most advanced electronics – from detecting threats for F-35 pilots to illuminating the night for soldiers. Spanning air, land, sea, and space, we are developing the technology of tomorrow, delivered today. Drawing strength from our differences, we're innovating for...

  • Senior Systems Engineer

    3 weeks ago

    Jersey City, New Jersey, United States BAE Systems Full time

    Job Description Job DescriptionSee what you're missing. Our employees work on the world's most advanced electronics – from detecting threats for F-35 pilots to illuminating the night for soldiers. Spanning air, land, sea, and space, we are developing the technology of tomorrow, delivered today. Drawing strength from our differences, we're innovating for...

  • Network Engineer

    1 week ago

    Jersey City, New Jersey, United States Teleworld Solutions Full time

    OverviewTeleWorld Solutions is seeking a Network Engineer (Cisco, Arista, Juniper) IV for our team TeleWorld Solutions is a strategic wireless engineering and consulting firm offering network operators, OEMs and tower companies turnkey design, optimization, network dimensioning and deployment services. With the experience of hundreds of thousands of...

  • Senior Systems Engineer

    1 month ago

    Jersey City, New Jersey, United States BAE Systems Full time

    Job Description Job DescriptionSee what you're missing. Our employees work on the world's most advanced electronics - from detecting threats for F-35 pilots to illuminating the night for soldiers. Spanning air, land, sea, and space, we are developing the technology of tomorrow, delivered today. Drawing strength from our differences, we're innovating for the...

  • Senior Systems Engineer

    3 weeks ago

    Jersey City, New Jersey, United States BAE Systems Full time

    Job Description Job DescriptionSee what you're missing. Our employees work on the world's most advanced electronics - from detecting threats for F-35 pilots to illuminating the night for soldiers. Spanning air, land, sea, and space, we are developing the technology of tomorrow, delivered today. Drawing strength from our differences, we're innovating for the...

  • DSP Systems Engineer

    3 weeks ago

    Jersey City, New Jersey, United States BAE Systems Full time

    Job Description Come see what you're missing. Our employees work on the world's most advanced electronics – from detecting threats for F-35 pilots to illuminating the night for soldiers. Spanning air, land, sea, and space, we are developing the technology of tomorrow, delivered today. Drawing strength from our differences, we're innovating for the future....

  • DSP Systems Engineer

    2 months ago

    Jersey City, New Jersey, United States BAE Systems Full time

    Job Description Come see what you're missing. Our employees work on the world's most advanced electronics – from detecting threats for F-35 pilots to illuminating the night for soldiers. Spanning air, land, sea, and space, we are developing the technology of tomorrow, delivered today. Drawing strength from our differences, we're innovating for the future....

  • Data Architect/Engineer

    7 days ago

    Jersey City, New Jersey, United States Motion Recruitment Partners LLC Full time

    Data Architect/EngineerJersey City, NJHybridContract$90/hr - $96/hrChallenge yourself in the role of a Data Architect/Engineer at an innovative global bank located in Jersey City, NJ. This contract position offers a strong possibility of extension and entails a hybrid work schedule, requiring 3 days onsite per week.Join a prestigious global bank with a rich...

  • Integration and Test Systems Engineer

    3 weeks ago

    Jersey City, New Jersey, United States BAE Systems Full time

    Job Description See what you're missing. Our employees work on the world's most advanced electronics – from providing the latest in Smart Munition advanced seekers to illuminating the night for soldiers. Spanning air, land, sea, and space, we are developing the technology of tomorrow, delivered today. Drawing strength from our differences, we're innovating...

  • Integration and Test Systems Engineer

    2 months ago

    Jersey City, New Jersey, United States BAE Systems Full time

    Job Description See what you're missing. Our employees work on the world's most advanced electronics – from providing the latest in Smart Munition advanced seekers to illuminating the night for soldiers. Spanning air, land, sea, and space, we are developing the technology of tomorrow, delivered today. Drawing strength from our differences, we're innovating...

  • DSP Systems Engineer

    1 month ago

    Jersey City, New Jersey, United States BAE Systems Full time

    Job Description Come see what you're missing. Our employees work on the world's most advanced electronics - from detecting threats for F-35 pilots to illuminating the night for soldiers. Spanning air, land, sea, and space, we are developing the technology of tomorrow, delivered today. Drawing strength from our differences, we're innovating for the future....

  • DSP Systems Engineer

    3 weeks ago

    Jersey City, New Jersey, United States BAE Systems Full time

    Job Description Come see what you're missing. Our employees work on the world's most advanced electronics - from detecting threats for F-35 pilots to illuminating the night for soldiers. Spanning air, land, sea, and space, we are developing the technology of tomorrow, delivered today. Drawing strength from our differences, we're innovating for the future....