Electrical Engineer II

22 hours ago


Akron, Ohio, United States FirstEnergy Full time
About the Opportunity

FirstEnergy is seeking a highly skilled Electrical Engineer II to join our DMS SCADA Design Engineer team. As a key member of our team, you will be responsible for developing and applying standards, managing firmware, and advising on the use and engineering principles to support FirstEnergy's Distribution SCADA environment.

Job Responsibilities
  • Providing support for Distribution Management System
  • Designing for the installation and modification of Supervisory Control and Data Acquisition (SCADA) field equipment, with an emphasis on configuration of Remote Terminal Units (RTUs) to communicate to real-time systems that monitor and control field assets
  • Issuing SCADA design packages
  • Providing second-level field support for commissioning activities
  • Managing schedules and coordinate changes following established department procedures
  • Providing engineering technical expertise to ensure the operational reliability of SCADA systems
  • Managing SCADA asset lifecycles, including establishing and coordinating maintenance programs for RTUs and associated equipment
  • Reviewing and approving completed work packages by technical analysts to ensure adherence to engineering principles and practices
  • Assisting with testing upgrades to the software
  • Creating and execute comprehensive unit test plans, developing test cases, assisting with integration and performing system test plans.
  • Supporting dispatchers and engineers in the use of the system
  • Working directly with experienced staff members to identify, evaluate, prioritize, and implement improvements consistent with business requirements.
  • Assisting in the creation of system documentation, version release notes, and training material. Conducting presentations and training.
Qualifications
  • Required:
    • Bachelor's of Science degree in Electrical Engineering (BSEE) 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 or technical field of study (non-ABET) plus an advanced degree in Electrical Engineering from a university with an ABET accredited Bachelor's program.
  • Experience managing high availability of complex data sets, RTU configurations, SCADA communications and/or protocols
  • Demonstrated ability to review instrument and control drawings related to SCADA and connected intelligent electronic devices.
  • Ability to effectively use standard PC software, including MS Windows and Office products, web-based systems, e-mail, relational database query tools.
  • Excellent oral and written communication skills, and strong interpersonal skills to work effectively with people at all levels and with varying backgrounds.
  • Experience in providing responsive and effective customer service.
  • Demonstrated ability to effectively prioritize and plan work, work on multiple concurrent tasks, and meet deadlines.
Preferred Qualifications
  • Data communications and networking knowledge
  • Concentration in Power Systems Engineering or Communications Engineering (if Engineering related degree)
  • Demonstrated analytical skills to effectively resolve technical problems.
  • Familiarity with Programmable Logic Controllers (PLCs) and RTU Programming
  • Experience with SEL and/or Cooper configuration tools
  • Experience with DNP3.0 SCADA protocol
  • Experience with RS232, RS485, and Ethernet (IP)
About FirstEnergy

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 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.


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