External Design Engineer

First Energy is a forward‑thinking electric utility committed to making customers’ lives brighter, the environment better and communities stronger.

First Energy at a Glance – First Energy (NYSE: FE) is dedicated to integrity, safety, reliability and operational excellence. Headquartered in Akron, Ohio, it operates one of the nation’s largest investor‑owned electric systems and a regulated generating fleet with a total capacity of more than 3,500 megawatts.

This open position is with First Energy Service Company, a subsidiary of First Energy Corp. The selected candidate will work on site in either Akron, Ohio or Greensburg, Pennsylvania.

The Substation Design Oversight Engineer must be self‑directed and will manage engineering designs, equipment and standards for the External Engineering group. The role involves:

• Overseeing multiple substation design projects with external design firms.
• Creating engineering designs and work scope for substation projects (steel structures, foundations, clearances, layout drawings, grounding, lightning protection, schematics, wiring diagrams).
• Conducting design reviews (QA/QC checklists, one‑lines, schematics, detail wiring diagrams, nameplates).
• Documenting design issues in the accuracy tracker database.
• Ensuring designs support a safe environment for personnel, contractors and the public.
• Reviewing NESC clearance requirements and safeguarding public safety.
• Coordinating communication across business units and convening project schedule compliance meetings.
• Supporting First Energy’s organizational performance and values through responsible work performance.

• B.S. in Electrical, Civil or Mechanical Engineering (ABET accredited) or an equivalent professional experience (Professional Engineer’s license, advanced degree, etc.).
• Minimum of two years of engineering experience.
• FE Certificate preferred.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office and AutoCAD.
• Knowledge of File Net, SAP and Cascade a plus but not required.
• Commitment to a safety culture.
• Ability to manage multiple projects under tight deadlines and shifting priorities.
• Strong interpersonal, verbal, and written communication skills.
• Organizational, computer, and problem‑solving abilities.
• Self‑directed and independent of detailed instruction.

First Energy offers competitive pay, incentive compensation, a company‑sponsored pension plan, 401(k) matching, medical, prescription, dental, vision, and life insurance options, tuition reimbursement, and diverse workforce support. All qualified applicants will receive consideration without regard to race, religion, color, national origin, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, veteran status, or disability.

Safety is a core value. First Energy provides tools, information, and processes to maintain an accident‑free, injury‑free workplace and to protect the public and employees.

Exempt

• Entry level

• Full‑time

• Engineering and Information Technology

• Utilities