Substation Design Engineering Supervisor
Firstenergy 🇺🇸 Akron, Ohio, United States of America
The Supervisor will provide technical direction to the internal design team and manage multiple engineering projects related to substation design. Responsibilities include reviewing engineering drawings for accuracy, monitoring project progress, and ensuring compliance with safety and budget standards.
Responsibilities
- Providing technical direction to internal design team.
- Supervising the development of bills of materials for substation projects and requisition materials and equipment in a timely manner.
- Reviewing engineering drawings, related documentation and designs provided by the internal staff for technical accuracy, feasibility, and compliance with FirstEnergy Standards.
- Ascertaining whether all necessary drawings and related documentation have been provided for the project.
- Reviewing design work for compliance with least cost and optimum design criteria.
Requirements
- A Bachelor of Science degree in Engineering from an ABET accredited institution, plus a minimum of 8 years of experience is required.
- An Electrical Engineering degree is preferred, but other degrees will be given consideration.
- In lieu of a Bachelor of Science degree in engineering, 15 years of multi-disciplined technical experience is required.
- Professional Engineering (PE) License preferred.
- Comprehensive knowledge of all facets of substation design sufficient to assure compliance with FE engineering practices, engineering standards, budget practices and field practices.
Key Skills
- Comprehensive knowledge of all facets of substation design
- Working knowledge of substation construction methods
- Ability to evaluate the design for compliance with FE safety practices and Safety by Design
- Working knowledge of budget documentation requirements
- Working knowledge of applicable computer software necessary to fulfill job duties
Benefits
- 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
- Skills development training with tuition reimbursement
About Firstenergy
We are a forward-thinking electric utility centered on integrity, powered by a diverse team of employees committed to making customers’ lives brighter, the environment better and our communities stronger. FirstEnergy is dedicated to safety, reliability and operational excellence. Headquartered in Akron, Ohio, FirstEnergy’s 10 electric distribution companies form one of the nation's largest investor-owned electric systems, serving customers in Ohio, Pennsylvania, New Jersey, West Virginia, Maryland and New York. The company's transmission subsidiaries operate approximately 24,000 miles of transmission lines that connect the Midwest and Mid-Atlantic regions. Join the FirstEnergy Careers Facebook community at www.facebook.com/FirstEnergyCareers, where we share career tips, job postings, photos from career fairs and community events, and more.
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