Engineer III/Principal -Enterprise Standards at PPL Corporation

Allentown, Pennsylvania, United States -

Full Time

Start Date

Immediate

Expiry Date

10 Jul, 26

Salary

0.0

Posted On

11 Apr, 26

Experience

10 year(s) or above

Remote Job

Yes

Telecommute

Yes

Sponsor Visa

Skills

Engineering, Supervision, Project Management, Troubleshooting, Problem Analysis, Infrastructure Development, Budgeting, Construction Management, Technical Design, Safety Compliance, Environmental Regulations, Utility Systems, Equipment Maintenance, Team Coordination, Process Improvement

Industry

Utilities

Description

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. PPL’s 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 independently evaluates, selects, and applies standard engineering techniques, procedures, and criteria using judgment in identifying and implementing enhancements, adaptations, and modifications to existing and/or new equipment and systems. Assignments have clear and specified objectives and will require investigation of a number of variables. Responsibilities • Supervises exempt, non-exempt and bargaining unit personnel under the Supervisory Engineer career path. • Identifies opportunities for improvement and/or suggests improved methods. • Plans and performs design, development and/or operating engineering assignments which could include responsibility for the engineering and construction of portions of a major project. • Coordinates the labor force assigned to each activity. • Coordinates activities of an assigned group with the various stages of an overall program. • Engineering assignments are broad in nature and incumbent will have the latitude of and the responsibility for un-reviewed actions or decisions. • In some instances, incumbent will temporarily supervise or be assisted by personnel from engineering, technician, and craft levels. • Coordinates the activities of Engineer I and II, technician, and/or others assigned to specific projects, as necessary. • Supports various plant operations and maintenance groups with engineering based troubleshooting, problem analysis, and resolution. • Assists with the development of station/engineering 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. • Directs the activities of cooperative interns, bargaining unit employees and others, as instructed, as they perform various activities including installation or checkout of new equipment, troubleshooting, testing, tuning, etc. • Performs other duties as assigned • Complies with all policies and standards Qualifications Engineer III: - ABET Accredited bachelor’s degree in engineering or engineering technology 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 engineering or engineering technology 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 incumbent will supervise personnel and manage engineering assignments, including the design, development, and construction of major projects. They are responsible for troubleshooting plant operations, ensuring safety and environmental compliance, and coordinating project activities across various stages.