Facilities Engineer
FirstEnergy - Akron, OH

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This position is with FirstEnergy Service Co., a subsidiary of FirstEnergy Corp and is in the Real Estate, Facilities and Security group. This position is accountable for all aspects of engineering and architectural work for new construction, renovations and additions to FirstEnergy's portfolio of buildings and building systems. This position is specifically responsible for all critical facilities and infrastructure including Data Centers, Emergency Operating facilities, and Transmission Dispatch and Regional Dispatch facilities. This position will also have responsibility for facilities at Fossil and Nuclear Power Plants. The scope of this position is engineering work, including all aspects of Facilities Project Design and Construction Management. The position reports to the Supervisor, Project Management and is located at the General Office in Akron, Ohio. Responsibilities include: - Developing, recommending and implementing architectural and engineering design packages for facilities across all business units from initial concept through detailed design, construction, start up andturn over - Performing detailed performance analysis of FirstEnergy facilities - Developing detailed engineering job packages for modifications or additions to electrical, mechanical, HVAC, building envelope and site work - Identifying project requirements, establishing budgets and construction schedules, and developing performance specifications - Overseeing all phases of detail designs, specifications, procurement, and bid evaluation and award process - Overseeing all phases of construction to completion, including architectural and engineering construction documents, change orders, project budget reconciliation and adherence to the contract terms - Documenting engineering designs and field revisions - Providing technical support to operations groups as required - Preparing written and oral reports to keep management informed of work progress - Communicating ideas to both management and contracted personnel with the ability to carry ideas through implementation - Managing individual projects, from conception through detailed design, procurement, construction and start up - Maintaining a high level of safety commitment throughout day-to-day functions FirstEnergy proudly supports Affirmative Action. FirstEnergy is an Equal Opportunity Employer. FirstEnergy is committed to workforce diversity. M/F/D/V encouraged to apply. No recruiters or agencies without a previously signed contract. Unable to sponsor or transfer H-1B visas at this time.
Qualifications - Bachelor's degree in Engineering or Architectural discipline, or related discpline (e.g.,minor in Construction Management or Project Management) - Minimum 4 years professional work experience with project design or project management experience preferred - Professional engineer certification a plus - Strong project management skills are required with a demonstrated ability to develop, manage and control multiple projects and tasks - Working knowledge of building operating systems, health and safety issues, architectural and engineering disciplines, financial objectives, construction practices, construction documentation and industry related information technology is required. - Strong analytical ability to resolve complex technical issues - Demonstrated effective written and oral communications skills - Proficiency in engineering economics and budgeting is required. - Proficiency in Microsoft Office applications (Word, Excel, PowerPoint). Project Scheduler and AutoCAD experience required - Must be able to read, interpret and understand facilities architectural and engineering drawings - Possess a working knowledge of codes and standards - Experience in the design and analysis of building systems preferred - In-depth knowledge of architectural, electrical, mechanical and energy management standards preferred - Demonstrated ability to lead organizational change, process management and process improvement

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FirstEnergy Corp. (FirstEnergy) is principally a holding company that holds, directly or indirectly, eight principal electric utility operat...