Field Construction Engineer, Electrical, GOE08.0270

About the Company FirstEnergy Corp. is a diversified energy company headquartered in Akron, Ohio. A Fortune 250 company, FirstEnergy's 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 4.4 million customers served within a 36,100-square-mile area of Ohio, Pennsylvania and New Jersey. FirstEnergy's Strategic Vision: To be the leading retail energy and related service supplier in our region; To be the preferred choice for total customer solutions; To be our shareholders¡¦ choice for long-term growth and investment value; and continue to be a Company committed to safety and driven by the skills, diversity, and character of its employees. About the Opportunity This position requires the ability to function as a construction support field Engineer (primarialy electrical) for projects engineered through Project Engineering for the Fossil, CT & Hydro Generating Plants. Base reporting point will initially be Sammis, but future assignments could be at any of the Fossil, CT & Hydro Plants. Responsibilities include: 1) Help provide construction cost estimates. 2) Work with the Project Engineer and the Supply Chain to formulate the construction contract and help in the bid / award process. 3) Assure that the contractor is following the company's safety practices. 4) Be at the plant full time as the project installation schedule warrants to act as the company's representative. 5) Be the single point of communication between the contractor and the plant and between the contractor and the design engineer. 6) Handle all facets of construction - receive material, assure construction follows specifications, arrange required inspections, handle change orders, monitor time charges and monitor and report on schedules. 7) Collect asbuilts and turn them in for final revision. 8) Supervise contractor demobilization after job completion. 9) During construction lulls, provide project engineering support at SEMC

Qualifications

Although this position is expected to be mainly for construction support at the river plants (initally Sammis), the candidate must be willing to take on an assignment that would locate them at one of the other plants.

Candidate should have 8 to 12 years of construction / engineering experience. 5 years of construction / engineering experience

The ideal candidate should be well rounded enough to provide construction support in electrical (primary), civil, structural and mechanical.

Candidate should have familiarity with construction scheduling, construction cost estimating, construction contracts, codes and inspections and safety requirements. A good working knowledge of the "trades" is a must.

Candidate must be a self starter and must be able to direct others in a professional and tactful manner while also interfacing with other company employees.

Benefits We recognize people as our most valuable asset. Our competitive salary and benefits package includes Long and Short term Incentive Programs, 401K, matching 401k, credit union membership, reimbursement for business expenses, financial planning assistance, relocation assistance, a retirement plan, dental insurance, medical insurance, disability benefits, prescription drug coverage, confidential employee assistance programs, pre-tax accounts for health care, life insurance, a vision-care plan, paid sick time, wellness programs, paid company holidays, job training programs, tuition reimbursement, and paid vacations.

*FirstEnergy proudly supports Affirmative Action. FirstEnergy is an Equal Opportunity Employer. FirstEnergy is committed to workforce diversity. M/F/D/V encouraged to apply. No recruiters or agencies without a previously signed contract. Unable to sponsor or transfer H1 visas at this time.