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FirstEnergy to Hold Engineering Career Event - Many Engineering Jobs Available

January 29, 2008

AKRON, Ohio, Jan. 28 /PRNewswire-FirstCall/ — As part of its ongoing workforce development efforts, FirstEnergy will hold a career event at the John S. Knight Center in Akron on February 12, 2008, from 4:00 to 8:00 p.m. Qualified candidates in specific fields — including Engineers, Distribution Specialists/Field Coordinators, Business Analysts, Electric Transmission System Operators, Electric Distribution System Operators, and Journeyman Lineworkers — are encouraged to register in advance for the event at www.careereventatfirstenergycorp.com in order to be considered for an interview with the company.

“FirstEnergy has jobs available in all three states where we have operations — Ohio, Pennsylvania and New Jersey,” said Lynn M. Cavalier, senior vice president, Human Resources, FirstEnergy. “We believe our people drive our business. This event is an ideal opportunity for experienced candidates to learn about career opportunities at FirstEnergy, as well as the competitive compensation, benefits, company-matching 401(k) savings plan and relocation assistance we offer.”

    The job opportunities at FirstEnergy include:

    -- Engineers -- Support a wide variety of Energy Delivery and power plant
       operations.  Requirements include a degree in electrical engineering,
       mechanical engineering, chemical engineering or nuclear engineering,
       with opportunities available for advanced and entry-level positions.
    -- Distribution Specialist/Field Coordinators -- Develop detailed work
       plans by interpreting engineering drawings, schematics and equipment
       manuals, and help provide assistance with scheduling the labor,
       equipment, materials, and tools needed to complete the work request.
       Requirements include at least three years of work experience with an
       associate's or bachelor's degree in engineering technology (electrical
       preferred), or related discipline.
    -- Business Analysts -- Provide work analysis and data presentation
       support for Risk Management, Energy Delivery and Customer Service,
       Contact Centers, and Rates and Regulatory Affairs departments.
       Requirements include at least two years of work experience plus a
       bachelor's degree in finance, business administration, accounting or
       other equivalent subject.
    -- Electric Transmission System Operators -- Control and help maintain the
       company's high-voltage electric transmission system, including
       transmission substation operations.  Requirements include an
       associate's degree in electrical engineering technology, a similar
       technical degree, or equivalent work experience related to the
       operation of an electric transmission system.
    -- Electric Distribution System Operators -- Provide technical expertise,
       schedule work crews, and operate an outage management system for the
       company's regional electric distribution system.  Requirements include
       an associate's degree in electrical engineering technology or
       equivalent work experience with demonstrated understanding of
       sophisticated computer systems.
    -- Journeymen Lineworkers -- Help maintain the company's electric system
       by inspecting and installing utility poles, wire and equipment, with
       much of the work taking place 40 to 50 feet above the ground on a
       utility pole or in a bucket truck; respond to outage emergencies that
       result from adverse weather and car-pole accidents.  Requirements
       include experience in electrical operations, a Commercial Driver's
       License, and experience operating heavy equipment.

The event also is open to qualified candidates in other areas, including accounting/finance, operations, management, information technology, and customer service. Attendees should bring copies of their resumes as they will have opportunities to meet with company hiring managers. For all available open positions at locations throughout FirstEnergy’s service territory, visit: www.firstenergycorp.com/career_center/open_positions/index.html.

FirstEnergy is a diversified energy company headquartered in Akron, Ohio. Its subsidiaries and affiliates are involved in the generation, transmission and distribution of electricity, as well as energy management and other energy-related services. Its seven electric utility operating companies comprise the nation’s fifth largest investor-owned electric system, based on 4.5 million customers served within a 36,100-square mile area of Ohio, Pennsylvania and New Jersey; and its generation subsidiaries control more than 14,000 megawatts of capacity.

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FAA Urged Not to Consolidate Engineering Jobs by Members of Congress

January 29, 2008

Lawmakers Protest CA, NY Job Transfers

Thirty-five members of Congress recently urged the Federal Aviation Administration to avoid consolidating engineering jobs at nine locations across the country.

New York Senator Charles Schumer (right) said Sunday the FAA was considering transferring nearly 100 engineering jobs from the agency’s Jamaica, NY regional office to Atlanta within months, reports Newsday.

The Jamaica office serves New York’s busiest airports: Newark Liberty International, La Guardia and Kennedy. Last year was one of the worst on record for flight delays and safety at those three airports, Schumer said.

The Senator criticized any planned transfer, saying such jobs are crucial to installing new technology to improve safety and reduce delays.

“While I share the FAA’s commitment to ensure the safety and efficiency of air travel throughout the United States, I’m concerned that the FAA’s consolidation plans could compromise air travel safety and reduce the efficiency of the services performed by regional offices,” Schumer said.

In a similar move, a reported 130 jobs may also be transferred from the FAA’s Hawthorne, CA regional office which serves the busy Los Angeles airspace, including LAX.

In a letter to the FAA, Representatives Maxine Waters (D-Los Angeles) and Jane Harman (D-El Segundo) wrote, “Safe and efficient air travel requires engineering and support services that are accessible and convenient for the airports and air travelers that rely on them.”

FAA spokesman Ian Gregor says the FAA has not yet reviewed the letter, reports the Daily Breeze. “We will consider the contents of the letter carefully and respond to the senators and representatives as quickly as we can,” Gregor said.

The House of Representatives in September approved the FAA Reauthorization Act, which would prohibit the agency from consolidating operations without prior approval of Congress. The Senate is expected to review the matter sometime this year.

“In the meantime, the FAA should not move forward with plans to consolidate the regional offices without congressional consultation and oversight,” wrote the members of Congress. “Therefore, we recommend that you suspend all plans to consolidate the FAA’s engineering services and consult with members of Congress regarding the future of the FAA’s regional offices and the services provided by these individuals.”

Under the agency’s consolidation plan, engineering jobs may also be lost at FAA offices in Chicago; Anchorage, AK, Burlington, MA; and Kansas City, MO. You can bet local lawmakers in those areas won’t be wild about the idea, either.

Written by bradley · Filed Under Engineering News |  

Kansas City Engineering Firms Adding Jobs

January 29, 2008

Two of Kansas City’s largest engineering firms are adding engineering jobs at a rapid pace to meet growing demand. Burns & McDonnell and Black & Veatch are expected to add about 550 engineering and other jobs, even as other companies in the area like Sprint, are cutting back. The Chief Economist for the Mid-America Regional Counsel says that engineering-related jobs tend to be higher paid and therefore have a greater economic impact.

The addition of all these engineering jobs in the Kansas City area will be a welcome boost to the local and regional economy as the fears of a nationwide recession grow.

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Engineers at South Dakota State University Getting Employed By Local Company

January 24, 2008

John Nelson of the SDSU Collegian writes that local company Daktronics has 614 students on its payroll, 451 of which are enrolled at SDSU.

 Wow. Talk about the right place to find an internship if you are a SDSU engineering student. Engineering internships and engineering jobs before graduation are a great way to begin building your professional resume and let you leave off that McDonald’s experience in favor of something a little more relevant to your long term career. 

 Nelson writes,

Aelred Kurtenbach, co-founder of Daktronics and former engineering professor, considers college students to be an integral part of the company.”I see a student position as an opportunity for ’student engagement,’” said Kurtenbach. “We give them a chance to enhance themselves. It allows us to get to know these bright young people and possibly give them a reason to stay in Brookings after they graduate.”The company opened 54 new student positions in all of its departments in 2007. Over half of those positions are in non-manufacturing environments.”We hire students from all areas of academia whether it’s electrical engineering, journalism, English or business,” said Kurtenbach.  

read the rest of his article HERE

   Visit the Daktronics, Inc internship website HERE 

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Indiana Engineering Jobs See Boost from Cummins Expansion

January 24, 2008

Columbus based diesel engine specialist Cummins announce it would be adding 500 jobs, mostly in engineering and IT, over the next two years. The company will be expanding in to new office space near its headquarters to accommodate the new positions. Currently there are 66 jobs listed as available on the Cummins career website. Here are a few of the openings: 

  • Title: Application Engineer
    • This engineer will lead the Global G-Drive Application Support effort for a range of Generator-Drive engines within the product line which currently covers 15 ‘ 3741 BHP, (A-Series ‘ QSK78).
  • Title: Assembly Controls Engineer
    • This position is a member of the MidRange Manufacturing Engineering organization, which provides worldwide support to MidRange plants. This position will specifically provide support to the Beijing Foton Cummins Engine Company Joint Venture.
  • Title: Chief Engineer (Design Engineer Team Leader)
    • This position is the Customer Engineering VPI system team leader for a new MidRange VPI program, reporting to the Chief Engineer of MidRange Customer Engineering. The position will lead the design and development of Application options and components.

 

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