Supervising Engineer - Substation Engineering

Job 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

Directs, coordinates, and supervises the daily activities of PPL substation engineers, internal, and external contract engineering resources performing substation and relay design. Direct report assignments include large, complex substation design projects. Accountable for direct supervision, coaching, mentoring, safety leadership and technical guidance to assigned staff in support of producing high quality, timely and cost-effective solutions to technical and business objectives. Responsible for managing the budget, schedule and deliverables for the team’s assigned work. The position is also accountable for the technical quality of the group's output and is expected to continuously improve capabilities in this area. This position makes decisions guided by policies, procedures, and business plan. Typically, does not perform the work at the level being supervised, but will have individual technical and business-related assignments in support of department goals and special projects. Works in the field, office and home office in a variety of challenging but structured functions.

Responsibilities

Qualifications

Bachelor's Degree from an ABET Accredited Bachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering, Civil Engineering, or Mechanical Engineering.

5+ years of experience in technical area related to the function of the work group

Demonstrated leadership skills by achieving positive results under non-ideal circumstances

Working knowledge of regulatory requirements and industry codes and standards related to the electric utility industry

Preferred Qualifications

Comprehensive knowledge and competency of substation design, substation equipment, work methods, policies, procedures and business plans

Demonstrated ability to provide technical direction to technical and non-technical personnel

Knowledge of advanced management theories, practices and techniques

Sound judgment, technical insight, and strong initiative to direct other engineers on resolution of complex issues

Strong verbal and written communication and influencing skills

Ability to work well with individuals on all levels of the organization.