Electrical Engineer I, II, III, or Principal at PPL Corporation

Simpsonville, Kentucky, United States -

Full Time

Start Date

Immediate

Expiry Date

18 Apr, 26

Salary

0.0

Posted On

18 Jan, 26

Experience

2 year(s) or above

Remote Job

Yes

Telecommute

Yes

Sponsor Visa

Skills

Power System Modeling, Engineering Support, Compliance, Data Analysis, Automation, Transmission Operations, Problem Resolution, Regulatory Compliance, Training Support, Internal Controls, Contingency Analysis, Metrics Development, Real-Time Support, Project Management, Communication, Team Collaboration

Industry

Utilities

Description

Company Summary Statement Louisville Gas and Electric Company and Kentucky Utilities Company, part of the PPL Corporation (NYSE: PPL) family of companies, are regulated utilities that serve more than 1.3 million customers and have consistently ranked among the best companies for customer service in the United States. LG&E serves 334,000 natural gas and 433,000 electric customers in Louisville and 16 surrounding counties. KU serves 569,000 customers in 77 Kentucky counties and five counties in Virginia. LG&E and KU are major employers and active supporters of the communities they serve. They empower employees, community members and initiatives across their service territory through volunteerism and investments in organizations that support education, sustainability and wellbeing. Overview This position is responsible for providing engineering support for the reliable operation of the LG&E/KU transmission system. This includes power system modeling and analysis, compliance and internal controls support, and various other projects & tasks that support transmission operations. Responsibilities Provide real-time engineering support for the reliable operation of the transmission system. Perform analysis using power system software such as PSS/E and TARA. Perform seasonal/annual transmission reliability assessment studies. Provide on-call engineering support to transmission operations, as needed. Develop/maintain automation to improve efficiency performing studies and tasks. Perform analysis using state estimation and contingency analysis tools. Develop/maintain metrics to support transmission operations. Develop/maintain internal controls. Support transmission operations training efforts related to compliance. Support training of Transmission Operations Engineering & Outage Coordination personnel. Support transmission operations in the development and maintenance of compliance documentation. Act as a liaison between transmission operations and other work groups to support corporate compliance initiatives. Coordinate responses to regulatory data requests, questionnaires and assessments. Participate in regulatory audits by preparing RSAWs and presenting evidence. Participates in relevant industry working groups. Identifies opportunities for improvement and/or suggests improved methods. Gathers, correlates, and analyzes specific data using established procedures. Performs detailed and/or routine engineering assignments involving established calculations, tests, and analysis. Performs a variety of routine tasks to become familiar with the engineering methods, practices, and programs of the company. Supports operating and maintenance functions with problem identification, engineering analysis, and problem resolution activities. Prepares and presents reports giving conclusions of job related engineering activities. Assists other engineers with large projects, as needed. Assists with the development of goals, objectives, budgets, programs, and procedures. Plans and controls all activities so as to provide an accident-free work place. Conducts work activities with regard to environmental rules and regulations. Regularly reviews assignments to assure optimum efficiency and cost effectiveness. Occasionally directs the activities of coops, supervisors, and others as they perform various activities Performs other duties as assigned. Complies with all policies and standards. Qualifications Required Education and Experience Engineer I: ABET Accredited bachelor’s degree in electrical engineering; coursework in Power Systems is preferred. Engineer II: ABET Accredited bachelor’s degree in electrical engineering plus 2 years of engineering experience. Utility system operator experience will also be counted as engineering experience. Engineer III: ABET Accredited bachelor’s degree in electrical engineering plus 5 years of engineering experience, or a master’s degree in engineering plus 3 years of engineering experience, or a PhD in Engineering plus 2 years of engineering experience. Utility system operator experience will also be counted as engineering experience. Principal Engineer: ABET Accredited bachelor’s degree in electrical engineering plus 10 years of engineering experience, or a master’s degree in engineering plus 8 years of engineering experience, or a PhD in Engineering plus 7 years of engineering experience. Utility system operator experience will be counted as engineering experience for this position.

Responsibilities

The position involves providing engineering support for the reliable operation of the LG&E/KU transmission system, including power system modeling and compliance support. Responsibilities also include performing analysis, developing metrics, and supporting training efforts.