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FirstEnergy Service Company Surveyor, Transmission Engineering in Fairmont, West Virginia
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. About the Opportunity This is an open position with FirstEnergy Service Co, a subsidiary of FirstEnergy Corp. [FEU] This position can be located in Fairmont / Whitehall, WV (preferred), Greensburg, PA, York, PA or within the JCP&L territory in NJ. FirstEnergy Transmission Surveyors perform a variety of survey-related functions in support of FirstEnergy's transmission network and should have experience with construction practices and/or utility industry practices, along with knowledge of general surveying practices and procedures. Our Transmission Surveyors work safely in a team environment, performing boundary, topographic and transmission line surveys, right-of-way acquisition work and construction layout surveys. Responsibilities include: * Utilizing the latest surveying instruments and software systems including GPS systems, total stations, terrestrial LiDAR units, TDS Survey Pro, Carlson Survey, Leica Geosystems HDS Cyclone and Civil 3D and/or AutoCAD products. * Supporting numerous projects in locations throughout the FirstEnergy service territory. Our Transmission Surveyors must be able to travel throughout the FE territory and may be required to work extra and/or irregular hours. * Supporting title research and analysis as well as survey data, plat and property records evaluation. * Assisting ROW Services and Real Estate in the acquisition of transmission line easements and substation property by coordinating the preparation of survey data, sketches, maps, exhibits and easement plans. * Working frequently with outside engineering firms, vendors and design consultants. * Providing assistance during emergencies and storm related activities. Storm response duties may include time out of the office for extended hours and overnight stays throughout the FirstEnergy service territory. * Supporting and sustaining FirstEnergy as a high-performing organization by contributing to excellent organizational performance and the values of FirstEnergy through responsible effective work performance. Qualifications include: * High School Diploma with minimum of 10 years of electric utility surveying experience required OR Associates Degree with a minimum of 5 years of electric utility surveying experience or 7 years non-utility surveying experience required OR Bachelor of Science in Surveying and Mapping or equivalent with minimum or 2 years electric utility surveying experience or 4 years non-utility surveying experience required. * Valid driver's license. Must be willing to travel throughout the service territory and surrounding area. * Surveyor in Training License or ability to sit for Fundamentals of Surveying exam is preferred. * Must be physically able to work outdoors and on construction sites under all weather conditions. * Deliver quality, accurate work within established deadlines. * Must possess strong organizational, computer, and problem-solving skills. * Must embrace a safety culture and maintain a safe work environment for co-workers and the public. * Model active learning by being curious, asking questions, producing resul To view the full job description