Manager Transmission Planning - Transmission Planning & Protection

About the Opportunity

This is an open position with FirstEnergy Service Co., a subsidiary of FirstEnergy Corp.

The Manager of Transmission Planning reports to the General Manager of Transmission Planning. This position is responsible for managing a group of supervisors and engineers who are responsible for Transmission Planning functions across FirstEnergy's transmission and sub-transmission systems.

The Transmission Planning group is responsible for transmission planning functions across FirstEnergy's transmission and subtransmission systems in the FirstEnergy area. The primary focus is on studying and planning the safe and reliable operation of transmission and subtransmission lines and substations. In addition, the group is responsible for performing studies related to generation and load interconnections attaching to the system. The engineers will perform transmission planning activities with input from the operating companies, other utilities, generator owners, the Regional Transmission Organization, and Regional Reliability Organizations. The group has the responsibility to initiate, recommend, and assist in the development of the capital portfolio for reliability related projects. The group also works closely with the Operations Center to provide support during storms, heavy loading periods, and abnormal system events.

Important - This role can be located in Akron, OH, Greensburg, PA, Reading, PA, Fairmont, WV.

Responsibilities Include:

- Leads a diverse staff ensuring Safety & Human Performance guidelines are adhered to and followed to reduce hazards for staff and field personnel
- Supports Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion (DE&I) by creating a work environment that is inclusive where employees feel valued and supports their career development
- Maintains integrity in all decision making and actions
- Efficiently and effectively managing time, staff and priorities related to short- and long-term goals, projects, and objectives of the Department and FirstEnergy
- Continues to seek out and implement ways to support process improvements through best practices and continuous learning
- Provides direction for the transmission planning function for the specific areas of the FE transmission system.
- Manages the studies and planning activities required to provide for the reliable operation of the FirstEnergy transmission and sub-transmission systems.
- Ensures generation and load interconnections studies are properly completed and on time.
- Initiate, recommend, and manage the creation of the TPP portion of our Energizing the Future (EtF) capital budget portfolio.
- Works with GM, Planning to develop and implement engineering/operational plans that align with the goals, objectives, and strategic direction of the company.
- Oversees, monitors, and enforces the day-to-day delivery of the programs and services of the group to maintain and/or improve work quality.
- Builds positive working relationships with internal and external customers.
- Working with various industry groups to meet requirements / obligations that FE has within the industry, and actively promote FirstEnergy’s ideas / methods / procedures that the industry should be using as it moves forward. Formal industry groups include NERC, RFC, and PJM.
- Traveling throughout FirstEnergy's service territory and to other industry related events as required.
- Support FirstEnergy restoration process as required.

Qualifications include:

- Bachelor 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.
- A Professional Engineer’s (PE) License is preferred or be willing to obtain.
- Minimum of 7 (seven) years of related work experience is required.
- Previous experience in Transmission Planning, Transmission Operations, Regulatory/Compliance, Project Management, Operating Company and/or field experience preferred.
- Previous experience supervising or managing employees preferred.
- Proficient (or demonstrated capability to become proficient) in the use of power system analysis software such as PSLF, PSS/E,TARA and other related planning software.
- Demonstrate familiarity with PJM, RFC and NERC practices, procedures, and requirements in the areas of transmission planning criteria and principles.
- Demonstrated abilities of effective analytical and reasoning capabilities, refined oral and written communication skills, including ability to effectively structure and confidently present information to peers, TPP management and executive leadership of FE.
- Must adhere to FirstEnergy's Standards of Conduct and FERC compliance obligations.

Benefits, Compensation & Workforce Diversity

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 at www.firstenergycorp.com 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

Position Classification

Exempt

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