Equipment Engineer III -Transmission & Substation Services - Fairmont MonPower Transmission

Job description

Responsibilities include, but are not limited to, the following:

• Individuals in this position will work with operating company and corporate personnel to generate and maintain a current list of potential transmission projects. Conduct technical engineering reviews and develop designs of civil aspects related to transmission line infrastructure.
• Prioritizing projects based on facility performance, outage history, number of customers impacted, etc.
• Evaluate Mining impacts and karst topography.
• Evaluate blasting designs for potential transmission asset impacts
• Support slip and soil erosion mitigation efforts
• Lead and or support transmission tower foundation inspection and restorations
• Presenting projects to upper management for consideration, approval and funding.
• Individuals in this position will also be involved in pre-engineering field review of the facilities, identifying specific project work scope, interact with design engineers and field personnel responsible for project construction
• Performing periodic quality control field inspections
• Coordinating and scheduling project meetings with internal and external sources
• Investigating line operations, causes and identifying remedies to eliminate future operations
• Interfacing with the North American Transmission Forum (NATF),EPRI, and other external entities as necessary
• Conducting tests and inspections of products, services, or processes to evaluate quality or performance
• Leading discussions with departments inside and outside of the facility in identifying project/process alternatives and solutions
• Developing and implementing technical process/project improvements and efficiencies with field personnel as necessary
• Attending and participating in departmental meetings and activities as necessary
• Reviewing encroachments within our Transmission Rights-of Ways
• Maintaining a safe workplace for coworkers and the community based upon knowledge of potential hazards and industry regulations/requirements
• Must possess the ability to deliver quality, accurate work within established deadlines
• The ability to mentor Rotational Engineers and Co-Ops that enter the department An employee hired at the Engineer IV level will be expected to perform all of the above responsibilities with more proficiency, and in a more independent manner.

Further, the Engineer IV level employee will be assigned additional responsibilities related to those above.

Qualifications at the Engineer III level include:

• Bachelor of Science degree in Civil or Mining Engineering, from an ABET accredited institution is required.

Acceptable alternatives are: (1) a Professional Engineer’s (PE) License (2) a Bachelor’s degree in Civil, or Mining technical field of study (non-ABET) plus an advanced degree in Civil Engineering from a university with an ABET accredited Bachelor’s program.

• A Fundamentals of Engineering (FE) Certificate is preferred
• Mining experience preferred
• Blasting experience preferred
• Minimum of 3 (three) years of Engineering experience is required.
• Knowledge of the electric transmission system, reliability standards and regional transmission organizations is preferred.
• Knowledge of NESC, NERC, and RF standards and policies of the electric utility industry is preferred.
• Experience in analyzing complex problems and demonstrating good judgment in decision making is essential
• Demonstrated ability to manage diverse projects dealing with schedule, cost tracking and budget control
• Demonstrated experience in accomplishing responsibilities in a timely manner through maximizing organizational resources, financial decision making and employing logical engineering approaches.
• Strong interpersonal skills and the ability to work independently, as well as collaboratively, with multiple departments in multiple locations.
• Effective written and verbal communication skills and ability to perform in a professional manner including the ability to make formal technical presentations to various management levels.
• Proficient computer skills (Microsoft Office) and AutoCAD required with core understanding of applicable technical products and/or services.
• Ability to work in both an office and field environment.
• Willing and able to support travel to various company locations (including overnight travel) as needed. Qualifications at the Engineer IV include all of the above plus:
• Minimum of 5 (five) years of Engineering experience is required.
• Engineer IV will be expected to work at a higher level of responsibility and with greater self-direction. All employees must have an account to use a FirstEnergy computer to apply for jobs.

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