Engineer - Distribution Reliabilty - JCP&L - GOE07.1729

About the Company FirstEnergy (www.firstenergycorp.com) is a diversified energy company headquartered in Akron, Ohio. A Fortune 250 company, its subsidiaries and affiliates are involved in the generation, transmission and distribution of electricity, as well as energy management and other energy-related services. Its seven electric utility operating companies comprise the nation's fifth largest investor-owned electric system, based on 4.5 million customers served within a 36,100-square-mile area of Ohio, Pennsylvania and New Jersey; and its generation subsidiaries control more than 14,000 megawatts of capacity. About the Opportunity This Engineer, located in Red Bank,NJ is accountable for the Engineering Reliability and System Protection of JCP&L's Electric Distribution, Substation and Transmission system in the Central Region of NJ. Performs root cause analysis to resolve regulatory agencies and customer inquiries, which may be associated with outages and other reliability issues. Responsible for replying to customer outage inquiries. This involves researching customer outage histories and compiling data (using the Frequent Outage Database), and contacting customers as to the nature of their outages.Conducts field investigations and implement corrective measures. Demonstrate proficiency in engineering analysis software to model distribution system, calculate voltage drop and fault currents of circuits. Special projects may be assigned as business needs require. Investigate system outages and disturbances to determine root cause and issue recommendations for corrective action. Keep supervisor informed on a timely basis of actual and/or anticipated problems of the assignments within the area of responsibility. Work closely with other departments to perform problem analysis. Support Regional Dispatching (RDO) during severe weather and storm situations.

Qualifications

Required

A Bachelor's Degree in Electrical Engineering is required. Preference will be given to those with an Engineering-In-Training certificate.

Minimum of 2-3 years of relevant experience considered. Greater relevant experience will be considered for Engieer level.

Must have power distribution work experience and be able to apply technical skills to solve practical problems.

Must possess strong technical competence, be well organized, and detail oriented.

Must have the flexibility to handle multiple assignments with changing priorities and deadlines.

Must have a high regard for personal accountability, and understand the critical importance of Commitment to Engineering Excellence.

Must demonstrate a high energy level and promote a positive work ethic in support of our Corporate Values.

Must possess strong oral and written communication skills and have the ability to effectively interact with subordinates, colleagues and various levels of management.

Will be required to work call-ins and weekends as necessary, to support the storm restoration process.

Benefits 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 and performance bonuses, a choice of medical, prescription drug, dental, vision, and life insurance programs, as well as skills development training with tuition reimbursement. Please visit our Web site at www.firstenergycorp.com to apply and to learn more about all of our employee rewards programs.

*FirstEnergy proudly supports Affirmative Action. FirstEnergy is an Equal Opportunity Employer. FirstEnergy is committed to workforce diversity. Minorities and females are encouraged to apply. No recruiters or agencies without a previously signed contract. Unable to sponsor or transfer H1 visas at this time.