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FirstEnergy · 21 hours ago

Scoping & Estimating Engineer

Reading, PA, United States

Full-time

Onsite

Entry, Mid Level

2+ years exp

FirstEnergy is a forward-thinking electric utility dedicated to integrity, safety, reliability, and operational excellence. The Scoping & Estimating Engineer will create project scopes and estimates for Transmission Line and Substation projects, ensuring successful completion and addressing any issues proactively.

Clean EnergyEnergyEnergy EfficiencyInformation Services

No H1B

Responsibilities

Analyzing technical project documents and available information to develop Conceptual Estimates for Projects requested by Project Sponsors. Estimates are to include consideration of materials, construction labor/time and equipment

Determining what factors of production that will influence the cost of an estimate; clarifying unclear scope items and other issues that come from available information. Document the risks and gray areas of the scope to promote completion of the Project Scope and Estimate within a timely manner

Developing, with input from Sponsors, the plan, and key materials for the project. Provide projected contractor resource levels and project duration

Reviewing Project Estimates for adequacy and completeness. Initiating and ensuring project revisions are made and documented when required

Ensuring all proposed projects and designs meet current FE standards

Conducting review of project scope for feasibility and preliminary layout / arrangement taking into account that preliminary designs support a safe environment for transmission lines and substations personnel, contractors and the general public

Ensuring Scopes and Estimates are maintained until moved into later Project Phases. Ensure change management documentation for changes in scope, schedule and costs is followed

Providing project status reports and support the organization of emergent needs

Validating project estimates including contingency and escalation

Ensuring adequacy of Project Team membership and participation. Responsible for overseeing the activities of consultants and contractors assigned

Responsible for adhering to the quality assurance and quality control process, including identification of quality requirements in project estimates

Communicating Project goals, assumptions and decisions to the Region and/or Corporate Teams. Supporting Project challenge meetings, peer reviews and assessments when performed

Ensuring the Continuous Improvement of Software and Tools leverage in the Team. Self-performing audits of completed projects to evaluate gaps in tools or estimating techniques

Supporting and sustaining FirstEnergy as a high performing organization by contributing to excellent organizational performance and values of FirstEnergy through responsible effective work performance

Participating in industry meetings to confirm FirstEnergy has a voice in direction of industry (i.e. IEEE,EPRI, etc.)

Qualification

Engineering degreeEstimating tools experienceUtility construction practicesFundamentals of Engineering CertificateAnalytical abilityTime managementInterpersonal skillsWritten communicationVerbal communicationTeam player

Required

Bachelors of Science degree in Engineering (BSEE, BSCE, BSME) from an ABET accredited institution is required. Acceptable alternatives are: (1) a Professional Engineer's (PE) License (2) a Bachelor's degree in Engineering or technical field of study (non-ABET) plus an advanced degree in Electrical, Civil or Mechanical Engineering from a university with an ABET accredited Bachelor's program

Minimum of 2 (two) years of Engineering experience is required

Exceptional time management skills are required. Candidate needs the demonstrated ability to develop, manage, and control multiple tasks

Excellent interpersonal skills, strong written and verbal communication skills along with strong analytical ability is required

Commitment to FirstEnergy's Safety Policies and Human Performance Tools

Valid driver's license. Must embrace a safety culture and maintain a safe work environment for co-workers and the public

Must be able to manage multiple projects simultaneously and be able to work effectively under the pressure of deadlines, unexpected developments, changes in project scope, budget constraints, unforeseen field problems and demands on time for work assignments outside of the normal duties

Ability to make practical decisions without undue delay and based on the best information available at the time that the decision must be made

Must be self-directed and not dependent on detailed instruction from others

Ability to support numerous locations, must be willing to travel throughout the service area and to work extra and irregular hours if required

Preferred

A Fundamentals of Engineering (FE) Certificate is preferred

Experience with estimating tools such as Sage, Primavera, Microsoft Office Products, etc. with related Scheduling/Resource Planning expertise is preferred

Understanding of Utility Construction Practices is preferred

Preference given to Candidates with previous Electric Utility experience

Benefits

Competitive pay plus incentive compensation

A company-sponsored pension plan

401(k) savings plan with matching employer contribution

A choice of medical, prescription drug, dental, vision, and life insurance programs

Skills development training with tuition reimbursement

Company

FirstEnergy

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

Founded in 1997

Akron, Ohio, USA

10001+ employees