Hiring: Reliability Engineer - Distribution (MD) Company: FirstEnergy Location: Williamsport, MD Job Posted Time: 2026-09-16 11:25:59 Employment Type: Contract About the job Required Skills: •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. •This is an open position with the FirstEnergy Service Company, a subsidiary of FirstEnergy Corp. •This Planning & Protection Engineer position is accountable for the reliability and assessment of Maryland's distribution systems. The engineer performs analysis and recommends solutions to maintain a reliable electrical infrastructure that meets present and future electrical needs. •The preferred reporting location for this onsite position is the Potomac Edison Headquarters in Williamsport, MD. Other service centers in MD will be considered based on space availability. •Working safely in accordance with the Company’s Accident Prevention Handbook. •Assessing and improving the electrical distribution system's reliability performance for all Maryland Operating Areas. •Developing and maintaining strategic plans to achieve reliability performance targets and metrics including a long-range vision for system improvement and modernization. •Developing and overseeing long-term infrastructure improvement plans (LTIIP). Qualifications: •A Professional Engineer’s (PE) License a Bachelor’s degree in Engineering / Engineering Technology or technical field of study (non-ABET) plus an advanced degree in Engineering from a university with an ABET accredited Bachelor’s program. •Minimum 0 - 5 engineering work experience is required. •Successful completion of the Fundamentals of Engineering exam considered a plus. •Current knowledge of the National Electric Safety Code (NESC) and the National Electric Code (NEC). •Demonstrated experience in effectively working and communicating across functional boundaries and providing total customer satisfaction. •Possess strong knowledge, maturity, and decision-making skills regarding electrical problems and analyzing complex information. •Able to analyze data, write technical reports, develop work packages to implement recommendations and the ability to handle multiple assignments. •Self-motivated and a self-starter, customer focused, results oriented and a team player. •Possess and maintain a valid state-issued driver's license. •Willing to travel throughout the service territory, and willing to work extra and/or irregular hours. Interested candidates, please apply directly through the job posting on company's career page or try via AI auto apply on this platform. Don't miss this opportunity to join a forward-thinking team!