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# Program Technician - Distributed Energy Resources (DER) - OH

- **Company:** FirstEnergy Corp.
- **Location:** Columbus, OH, United States
- **Experience:** Starter
- **Salary:** $71,500.0 - $111,500.0
- **Contract:** Permanent contract
- **Skills:** Microsoft Access, Microsoft Word, Microsoft Excel, Computer-Aided Design, Geographic Information Systems, AutoCAD, Microsoft Outlook, Databases, Distributed Systems, PC Tools, Microsoft Office, Microsoft PowerPoint, SAP (Applications), Esri GIS (Software), Data Logging
- **Published:** October 27, 2026
- **Apply:** https://www.jofdav.com/jobs/60292000-program-technician-distributed-energy-resources-der-oh

## About the Role

* Bachelor's degree in Engineering Technology or related discipline and 1 to 2 years related work experience is required.
 * In lieu of Bachelor's Degree, minimum 3 years related work experience is required. Related work experience includes knowledge of the DER process, planning/scheduling of work, construction and maintenance practices, procedures, work methods, materials, equipment, and tools which would be used to determine the resources necessary to perform construction and maintenance work activities.
 * Able to understand and apply:
 + National Electric Safety Code (NESC) and National Electric Code (NEC).
 + The Company's Accident Prevention Handbook and Manual of Operations.
 + Legal and regulatory requirements as appropriate.
 + The purpose, function, and operating characteristics of equipment, and residential, commercial, and utility electrical systems
 + Construction methods, maintenance practices, service practices, standards and procedures.
 + Procedures and processes for the acquisition of materials, equipment and tools.
 * Self-motivated and able to balance competing priorities.
 * Possess solid verbal and written communication skills.
 * Experience with PC software applications including Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, Access, PowerPoint, etc.), Outlook, SAP, geographical information system (ESRI), customer request work scheduling (CREWS), power outage reporting system (OMA/FLEX), and computer aided drafting (CAD/AutoCAD).
 * Possess knowledge of the purpose, function, and operating characteristics of equipment, distribution design, residential, commercial, and utility electrical distribution systems, and construction methods, maintenance practices, service practices, standards, and procedures.
 * Professionalism to work with engineer and management personnel, as well as interface and work cooperatively with customers, contractors and the general public, in a courteous manner.
 * Gain an understanding and knowledge of legal and regulatory requirements as appropriate.
 * Access to a personal vehicle to commute to various facilities and locations as required and possess a valid driver's license

## Description

* Demonstrating and directing a solid commitment to all aspects of safety.
 * Managing the interconnection mailboxes, including generating FirstEnergy queue numbers for retail net metering interconnection applications, analyzing and responding to customer inquiries, processing application checks, and filing/logging information
 * Assessing and processing Level 1 & 2 retail net metering interconnection applications including:
 + Reviewing applications for any inadequate information
 + Technical review of customer generator's ensuring they meet all FE requirements
 + Creating work requests and work with the design team for any upgrade work associated with the interconnection
 + Filing and logging correspondence and application documents to the database
 + Providing a timely response to any customer questions
 * Assisting Project Managers and Planning Engineers on level 2, 3, and 4 retail interconnection applications
 + May also include reviewing applications for any inadequate information
 + Technical review of customer generator's ensuring they meet all FE requirements
 * Providing support and attending PJM kickoff calls for wholesale interconnection projects connecting to the distribution system
 * Compiling data from the interconnection database to assist regulatory reporting with Department of Energy (DOE) and PA Public Utility Commission (PUC) submittals
 * Providing assistance during emergencies and storm-related activities and travelling to various off-site locations as well as FirstEnergy office locations, training facilities and customer sites, when requested.