Asset & Records Control Engineer

JOB DESCRIPTION FirstEnergy at a Glance 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. FirstEnergy (NYSE: FE) is dedicated to integrity, safety, reliability and operational excellence. Headquartered in Akron, Ohio, FirstEnergy includes one of the nation's largest investor-owned electric systems, more than 24,000 miles of transmission lines that connect the Midwest and Mid-Atlantic regions, and a regulated generating fleet with a total capacity of more than 3,500 megawatts. This is an open position with FirstEnergy Service Co., a subsidiary of FirstEnergy Corp. The selected candidate may be offered a position within the same job family, at a level that is lower than what was posted. This will be determined based upon the results of the interview process which considers the candidate's skills, work history, experience level, and other relevant qualifications. This position reports to the Supervisor, Cascade Administration and is located Akron, Ohio. The Cascade Administration team operates within FirstEnergy's Asset Management and Records Control (AMRC) department, supporting Transmission and Distribution by managing and configuring the Cascade asset management application. This group is responsible for application administration, including system configurations, user access, and integration coordination, to enable compliance, reliability, and asset management activities. Additional responsibilities include overseeing software upgrades, collaborating with IT and vendors, and maintaining documentation and training resources. Responsibilities: Coordinate and perform administration and configuration of Cascade Substation and Transmission Line applications and interfaces, including upgrades, enhancements, and defect mitigation to support maintenance practices and regulatory requirements. Utilize project management skills to lead projects related to Cascade Asset Management applications, including upgrades, system integrations, and new processes. Collaborate with Transmission Line and Substation Maintenance engineers, Information Technology, and other internal stakeholders, as well as external software vendors, on Cascade-related projects and system improvements. Develop and implement user and data security enhancements to improve Cascade data integrity and security. Support development of Power BI reports and other tools requiring Cascade data for management and FE users. Develop conceptual and detailed designs for application software, flowcharts, diagrams, and technical documentation. Develop and execute test cases and scripts to validate system functionality, and document results. Analyze and interpret prints and vendor instruction manuals. Conduct technical research, analyze complex data, interpret results, and provide actionable recommendations based on sound reasoning. Develop and document business processes, standards, and guidelines to ensure consistent, sustainable operations and improve work products. Train and mentor new team members and provide user training on Cascade. Provide high-level customer service and continuous support to leadership, peers, and FE Utilities personnel regarding technical subject matter and substation asset information. Manage a dynamic work environment with periodic travel between multiple local work locations and occasional overnight stays. Support the Emergency Plan by participating in assigned storm duties, including hazard response and dispatch activities. Support other FirstEnergy Business Units with special projects. Demonstrate a s To view the full job description, click here

Created: 2026-03-05