FirstEnergy
Distribution Lines Designer - Altoona, PA
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Base pay range:
$63,000.00/yr – $85,000.00/yr
FirstEnergy is 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.
Location:
Altoona Service Center, Altoona, PA
Responsibilities
Demonstrate and direct a solid commitment to all aspects of safety.
Utilize FirstEnergy construction standards and engineering practices to complete single‑ and 3‑phase overhead and underground designs to serve residential, commercial, and industrial requests.
Support job progress through customer contacts, field work, job packages, and job closeout functions including material review and paperwork verification.
Facilitate billing functions for line extension and applicable relocation work, including billing recommendations in non‑routine scenarios.
Facilitate completion of outage management system (OMS) follow‑up requests, inspection and maintenance repairs, streetlight installation and replacement, claims, transmission priority repairs, aerial patrol findings, and job & contracting (J&C) projects.
Acquire permits related to railroad, Department of Transportation, and municipality road right‑of‑way.
Collaborate with customers to secure and document easements for line extensions and highway relocation work.
Update and maintain compliant records to support technical reports, metrics and information systems.
Travel to various off‑site locations as required, including FirstEnergy offices, training facilities and customer sites.
Provide ongoing assistance during emergencies and storm‑related activities.
Qualifications
Associate Degree in a technical discipline is required.
High school diploma or equivalent and 2 to 6 years of related work experience is required; experience includes utility design and knowledge of design practices, procedures, and methods used in construction.
Pass the Edison Electric Institute (EEI) Technician Occupations Selection System (TECH) employment test.
Strong communication ability to guide decision‑making or consensus, negotiate acceptable outcomes, and diffuse challenging situations.
Willingness to seek guidance and advice to fill gaps in understanding.
Self‑motivated and able to manage shifting priorities.
Ability to interpret complex written and visual information, such as procedures, manuals, drawings, and schematics.
Proficiency with software applications including Microsoft Office, SAP, customer request work scheduling (CREWS), outage management system (OMS) and graphic work design (DDS).
Willingness to participate regularly in emergency and storm‑related activities, including the ability to work additional hours and/or modified schedules when necessary.
Valid driver’s license and reliable personal vehicle to commute to various facilities and locations as required.
Benefits & Compensation
Flexible schedule
Robust career development program
Overtime opportunities
Paid time off (PTO)
Paid time off to perform volunteer work (VTO)
HealthyLiving wellness program
Employee Assistance Program (EAP)Active employee business resource groups (EBRGs)
Competitive pay plus incentive compensation, company‑sponsored pension plan, 401(k) savings plan with matching employer contribution
Health, prescription drug, dental, vision and life insurance programs; tuition reimbursement for skill development
Additional Information
Employment type: Full‑time
Seniority level: Entry level
Position classification: Non‑exempt
Job function: Engineering and Other
Industry: Utilities
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.
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Apply at FirstEnergy
Base pay range:
$63,000.00/yr – $85,000.00/yr
FirstEnergy is 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.
Location:
Altoona Service Center, Altoona, PA
Responsibilities
Demonstrate and direct a solid commitment to all aspects of safety.
Utilize FirstEnergy construction standards and engineering practices to complete single‑ and 3‑phase overhead and underground designs to serve residential, commercial, and industrial requests.
Support job progress through customer contacts, field work, job packages, and job closeout functions including material review and paperwork verification.
Facilitate billing functions for line extension and applicable relocation work, including billing recommendations in non‑routine scenarios.
Facilitate completion of outage management system (OMS) follow‑up requests, inspection and maintenance repairs, streetlight installation and replacement, claims, transmission priority repairs, aerial patrol findings, and job & contracting (J&C) projects.
Acquire permits related to railroad, Department of Transportation, and municipality road right‑of‑way.
Collaborate with customers to secure and document easements for line extensions and highway relocation work.
Update and maintain compliant records to support technical reports, metrics and information systems.
Travel to various off‑site locations as required, including FirstEnergy offices, training facilities and customer sites.
Provide ongoing assistance during emergencies and storm‑related activities.
Qualifications
Associate Degree in a technical discipline is required.
High school diploma or equivalent and 2 to 6 years of related work experience is required; experience includes utility design and knowledge of design practices, procedures, and methods used in construction.
Pass the Edison Electric Institute (EEI) Technician Occupations Selection System (TECH) employment test.
Strong communication ability to guide decision‑making or consensus, negotiate acceptable outcomes, and diffuse challenging situations.
Willingness to seek guidance and advice to fill gaps in understanding.
Self‑motivated and able to manage shifting priorities.
Ability to interpret complex written and visual information, such as procedures, manuals, drawings, and schematics.
Proficiency with software applications including Microsoft Office, SAP, customer request work scheduling (CREWS), outage management system (OMS) and graphic work design (DDS).
Willingness to participate regularly in emergency and storm‑related activities, including the ability to work additional hours and/or modified schedules when necessary.
Valid driver’s license and reliable personal vehicle to commute to various facilities and locations as required.
Benefits & Compensation
Flexible schedule
Robust career development program
Overtime opportunities
Paid time off (PTO)
Paid time off to perform volunteer work (VTO)
HealthyLiving wellness program
Employee Assistance Program (EAP)Active employee business resource groups (EBRGs)
Competitive pay plus incentive compensation, company‑sponsored pension plan, 401(k) savings plan with matching employer contribution
Health, prescription drug, dental, vision and life insurance programs; tuition reimbursement for skill development
Additional Information
Employment type: Full‑time
Seniority level: Entry level
Position classification: Non‑exempt
Job function: Engineering and Other
Industry: Utilities
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.
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