Manager, Distribution Engineering (Design) - PA East

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 the FirstEnergy Service Company, a subsidiary of FirstEnergy Corp.

The Manager, Distribution Engineering (Design) manages and directs Utility Operations Engineering Services activities for the distribution function of the company, focusing on Engineering Design and New Customer Service Requests for Engineering Services PA East.  This includes all distribution design functions in the designated territory.

This position can be situated at any FirstEnergy service center in the Met-Ed service territory, State College and Waynesboro regions of West Penn Power, and Altoona and Clearfield Regions of Penelec. Candidates not in these areas or within commuting distances will be required to relocate. 

Responsibilities include:

• Being accountable for the performance and results of engineering services team, providing leadership and direction to fellow team members.
• Maintaining a high level of safety commitment throughout day-to-day functions.
• Driving continuous improvement across the business unit and FirstEnergy.
• Overseeing complex engineering analysis and problem solving in relation to distribution design and construction, reliability, and distribution planning activities.
• Creating an environment of accountability and a sense of urgency for meeting agreed-upon expectations and deadlines with internal and external stakeholders.
• Overseeing complex engineering analysis and problem solving in relation to the distribution function.
• Supporting capital portfolio with timely estimates and plans.
• Leading efforts that increase productivity and goal accomplishment across business unit.
• Identifying, troubleshooting, and resolving problems on projects and/or processes before they become significant issues.
• Encouraging open, honest, direct, and ongoing conversation across utility operations groups and corporate support groups.
• Responding immediately to regulatory complaints and data requests, working closely with corporate regulatory reporting while keeping utility operations leadership informed.
• Supporting and coaching employees on corporate and regional goals and driving achievement through performance and safety.
• Fostering communications between work groups through timely and open dialogue.
• Providing timely and open discussion to staff on organization initiatives and updates.
• Developing the skills and knowledge of staff.
• Supporting and coaching employees on corporate and regional goals and driving achievement through performance and safety.
• Providing regular and routine feedback on performance, recognizing employee accomplishments, and providing coaching for improvement and/or corrective actions.
• Continually seeking opportunities to increase customer satisfaction and broaden/deepen relationships anticipating customers' needs and proposing alternative solutions when necessary.
• Supporting the FirstEnergy storm process.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in engineering or other technical discipline, or Professional Engineer’s (PE) License is required.
• Minimum 7 years’ relevant work experience is required.  Relevant work experience includes engineering design, reliability, system planning, substation construction and maintenance, distribution construction and maintenance, right of way acquisition, asset management, new business, joint use, etc.
• Professional engineering (PE) certification preferred.
• Demonstrated leadership experience required.
• Thorough understanding of electrical utility distribution system design.
• Working knowledge of Construction and Material Standards and FE Distribution Policies and Procedures.
• Knowledge of information systems such as Microsoft Office tools, including Excel, Access, PowerPoint, and Word.
• Knowledge of the National Electric Safety Code.
• Self-motivated and capable of communicating, motivating, and driving the team toward positive change and improvement.
• Exceptional relationship management, leadership, teamwork, and managerial skills.
• Superior customer relations skills an