Director, Engineering Services - Ohio Distribution

FirstEnergy - Akron, OH

Full-time - Executive

Akron, OH

Utilities

About the position

This executive leadership position at FirstEnergy is responsible for providing strategic direction and leadership for the Distribution Design and Reliability groups within the Utility Operations Engineering Services organization. The role involves establishing organizational goals, managing resources, and ensuring the delivery of engineering support for distribution functions, while maintaining a strong focus on safety, reliability, and customer satisfaction.

Responsibilities

• Provide leadership and strategic direction for the Distribution Design and Reliability groups.
• Establish and monitor organizational goals, policies, plans, and budgets.
• Oversee complex engineering analysis and problem-solving related to distribution design and construction.
• Drive continuous improvement across the business unit and FirstEnergy.
• Engage employees to achieve scheduled milestones and benchmarking measures for safety and reliability.
• Analyze complex issues and develop actionable recommendations based on data.
• Support the FirstEnergy storm process and champion capital portfolio development.
• Encourage open communication across utility operations and corporate support groups.
• Develop the skills and knowledge of staff and support employee performance management.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering or related discipline required.
• At least 10 years of related work experience in engineering design, reliability, and system planning.
• Professional engineering (PE) certification preferred.
• Demonstrated management/leadership experience required.
• Strong analytical skills and thorough understanding of electrical utility systems.
• Familiarity with regulatory landscape and knowledge of Microsoft Office tools.

Nice-to-haves

• Advanced degree in a related field is a plus.
• Experience in process/project development and performance reporting.

Benefits

• Competitive pay plus incentive compensation.
• Company-sponsored pension plan.
• 401(k) savings plan with matching employer contribution.
• Choice of medical, prescription drug, dental, vision, and life insurance programs.
• Skills development training with tuition reimbursement.