Engineer

4 days ago


Lexington, United States PPL Full time

Company Summary Statement :
As one of the largest investor-owned utility companies in the United States, PPL Corporation (NYSE: PPL), is committed to creating long-term, sustainable value for our 3.5 million customers, our shareowners and the communities we serve. Our high-performing regulated utilities PPL Electric Utilities, Louisville Gas and Electric, Kentucky Utilities and Rhode Island Energy provide an outstanding experience for our customers, consistently ranking among the best utilities in the nation. PPLs companies are also addressing challenges head-on by investing in new infrastructure and technology that is creating a smarter, more reliable and resilient energy grid. We are committed to doing our part to advance a cleaner energy future and drive innovation that enables us to achieve net-zero carbon emissions by 2050 while maintaining energy reliability and affordability for the customers and communities we serve. PPL is a positive force in the cities and towns where we do business, providing support for programs and organizations that empower the success of future generations by helping to build and maintain strong, diverse communities today.

Overview:

This position is responsible for the development, maintenance, and publishing of standards and specifications related to Line Design, Construction, and Materials across PPLs operating companies. The ideal candidate must be highly focused on safety, self-motivated, innovative, organized, highly skilled in problem solving, and has good presentation skills. Many tasks require novel solutions and creative thinking.

Responsibilities:
  • Develop, maintain, and update Line and civil structure standards, criteria, and specification documents to implement industry best practices, and to drive consistent and effective results across PPL Transmission and Substation Engineering, Construction, and Material Procurement.
  • Consult stakeholders and effectively incorporate feedback into Standards practices and documents.
  • Drive for consistency and standardization of best practices in engineering instructions and constructions specifications across PPLs operating companies where possible.
  • Maintain engagement in industry events and conferences and incorporate new technologies and best practices (occasional travel may be required).
  • Develop RFPs and evaluate proposals for consultants that perform Standards Engineering work on behalf of PPL.
  • Manage and oversee contractors and consultants performing Standards Engineering work.
  • Manage and oversee material vendors to improve standards materials and requirements, and to implement new technologies and solutions.
  • Interface with other Departments at PPL to anticipate and address upcoming needs within Line Standards.
  • Work with project teams to review and make a decision on Exception Requests to deviate from PPL Standards that arise during design and/or construction.
  • The responsibilities include various projects and tasks supporting all PPL operating companies across the enterprise.
  • All other duties and projects as assigned.


Qualifications:

Engineer II Required Qualifications:

  • Bachelors Degree in Civil, Mechanical, Electrical or other related Engineering discipline and minimum of 2 years experience in electric transmission line design, maintenance, inspection, and/or utility construction field experience.

Engineer III Required Qualifications:

  • Bachelors Degree in Civil, Mechanical, Electrical or other related Engineering discipline and minimum of 5 years experience in electric transmission line design, maintenance, inspection, and/or utility construction field experience.

Principal Engineer Required Qualifications:

  • Bachelors Degree in Civil, Mechanical, Electrical or other related Engineering discipline and minimum of 10 years experience in electric transmission line design, maintenance, inspection, and/or utility construction field experience.

Additional Qualifications:

  • Computer skills: CAD, Excel, Word, PowerPoint, PowerBI, SharePoint.
  • Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
  • Analytical and technical problem-solving skills.
  • Accuracy and attention to detail.

Licensure / Other Qualifications:
Valid drivers license required.


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