Layout Worker - Substation Engineering

FirstEnergy at a Glance 

We are a forward-thinking electric utility powered by a diverse team of employees committed to making customers' lives brighter, the environment better and our communities stronger.

FirstEnergy (NYSE: FE) is dedicated to integrity, safety, reliability and operational excellence. Headquartered in Akron, Ohio, FirstEnergy includes one of the nation's largest investor-owned electric systems, more than 24,000 miles of transmission lines that connect the Midwest and Mid-Atlantic regions, and a regulated generating fleet with a total capacity of more than 3,500 megawatts.

About the Opportunity

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

Responsibilities at the lower level include:

• Under close supervision or direction, prepares accurate AutoCAD drawings for substations and/or transmission lines of a basic nature from marked prints and/or verbal instructions. This includes, but is not limited to: electrical layouts, AC&DC Systems, grounding, oil containment, relay and control schematics and detail wiring diagrams, conduit layouts, control building layouts, one-line diagrams, structure drawings, plan-profile drawings, wire arrangements, property drawings, route maps, and location maps. Must assist with surveying projects. Must be available for Hazard Responding.
• All work must be completed in a timely, proficient manner to meet project schedules.
• Performs other related duties for which he/she is qualified and has received proper instruction or direction.
• Regularly and customarily assist Engineers or Layout's of a higher grade in the performance of field and office work.

Qualifications at the lower level include:

• Must be a High School graduate or possess a GED equivalency and a graduate from a Company approved AutoCAD drafting program.
• The successful candidate must be able to understand and apply any command in AutoCAD to create, dimension, and print models and/or drawings. They must have the following skills:
  • Use basic CAD equipment to coordinate systems and software used with CAD programs.
  • Be familiar with the use of drafting equipment, media and reproduction methods.
  • Perform Dimensioning, Geometric Construction and Geometric Tolerancing
  • Accurately perform AutoCAD commands.
  • Prepare electrical and electronic schematics with AutoCAD.
• Must have satisfactorily completed Company approved courses Algebra, Geometry, Trigonometry, Physics, AC & DC electrical theory, and Static's. An Associate degree in Mechanical, Electrical or Civil engineering will satisfy the requirements in lieu of the courses specified above. In addition, must have completed a Company approved course(s) in Advanced AutoCAD and must be computer literate which include a working knowledge of Microsoft Word and Excel.
• Must be familiar with Company's Safety Rules. Must have the ability to work safely, both in the office and in the field.
• Must develop a working knowledge of the National Electrical Safety Code, Company Construction Manuals, Materials Manuals, Engineering Manuals and proper accounting.
• Must possess and maintain a valid driver's license.
• As a Layout Assistant must complete six months but not more than two years of experience as a Layout Assistant and must successfully demonstrate the skills required for a Layout Jr. classification.
• Must have effective oral and written communication skills to clearly, accurately and effectively exchange information with others.
• Must be able to meet deadlines.
• Must be willing and able to work:
  • Extra and/or irregular hours as required.
  • Under unusual or special working conditions and surroundings.
  • According to Company engineering standards and practices.
  • With highest degree of integrity and self-discipline.
  • Complying with Company Standards of attire.
  • Away from home base for periods of time.

Responsibilities at the mid-level include:

• Under close supervision or direction, assists an Engineer or Layout of a higher grade with minor substation and/or transmission projects and survey work, and maintenance of system diagra