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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]. Qualified candidates will support Siting and Permitting requirements of Transmission and Substations throughout the FirstEnergy Service Territory. This position will report to the Supervisor, Transmission Siting within the FirstEnergy Transmission and Substation Design Department. Responsibilities will include coordinating elements necessary for the preparation of Regulatory filings in support of Transmission Line and Substation projects to governmental utility agencies. These efforts will include the coordination of internal resources and external consultants while working closely with FirstEnergy's Legal, Real Estate, Environmental, Engineering, Project Management and Government Affairs teams. The position will report to a FirstEnergy office in Akron, Ohio, Greensburg or Reading, PA. Responsibilities include: * Preparing and overseeing Route Selection Studies and supporting documentation for regulatory filings, and providing legal testimony in support thereof. * Advising Project Management of regulatory requirements necessary to complete Transmission projects, including the development of estimates of timeframe and cost. * Coordinating with FirstEnergy Government Affairs Department to advise/facilitate communication with state and local governments regarding Transmission projects. * Coordinating with FirstEnergy Environmental Department to ensure all necessary environmental permitting is secured in support of Transmission Projects. * Facilitating the release of land encumbrances that impact construction of transmission facilities. * Assisting in construction access planning and procurement of engineering permits * Assisting ROW Services and Real Estate in the acquisition of transmission line easements and Substation property * Working with and direct outside engineering firms, vendors and consultants. * Supporting communication across business units regarding project needs. Convene internal project review meetings with necessary parties to assure deliverables support project schedule, compliance requirements, and are within the project budget. * Researching and exploring new technologies and best practices. * 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.). * Appearing on behalf of company at local public zoning and planning committee meetings. Qualifications include: * Minimum of a Bachelor's degree in land use planning, physical science or a closely related environmental or GIS field of study from an accredited institution required. Other relevant technical degree or equivalent experience may also be considered. * 3-6 years related experience required. * Related experience includes utility industry experience in Land Use PlanningApply here: https://www.aplitrak.com/?adid=YmJnZW5lcmljLjMwODQ5LjEwNTA4QGZpcnN0ZW5lcmd5Y29tcC5hcGxpdHJhay5jb20