Control Room Engineer – EMS/ADMS & Grid Reliability

PPL Corporation; East Fogelsville (PA); On-site; USD 85,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

PPL Corporation seeks an Application Support Engineer to help ensure safe, reliable operation of transmission and distribution grids in Pennsylvania and Rhode Island. You will support EMS/ADMS, translate control-center needs into software requirements, and improve control‑room operations through system monitoring and optimization.

The role requires an ABET-accredited engineering degree with progressive engineering experience and preferred familiarity with GE AEMS/ADMS and NERC CIP standards.

Qualifications

• ABET-accredited bachelor’s degree in engineering or engineering technology.
• Level II requires 2+ years of engineering experience; utility operator experience counts as engineering.
• Level III requires 5+ years in engineering or a master’s plus 3 years of engineering experience, or a PhD plus 2 years; utility operator experience counts.
• Principal level requires 10+ years in engineering or a master’s plus 8 years; PhD plus 7 years.
• Preferred qualifications include experience with GE AEMS or ADMS and knowledge of NERC CIP, IRO, COM, EOP and TOP standards.

Responsibilities

• Assist in smaller engineering projects or well-defined parts of larger projects.
• Translate operational needs of control centers into technical requirements for supported applications.
• Optimize operation of EMS and related systems through monitoring performance and updating databases.
• Stay current with transmission and distribution tech and standards.

Skills

Engineering

Problem solving

Communication

Education

ABET Accredited Bachelor's degree in engineering or engineering technology

Tools

GE AEMS

ADMS

NERC CIP

Job description

PPL Corporation seeks an Application Support Engineer to help ensure safe, reliable operation of transmission and distribution grids in Pennsylvania and Rhode Island. You will support EMS/ADMS, translate control-center needs into software requirements, and improve control‑room operations through system monitoring and optimization.

The role requires an ABET-accredited engineering degree with progressive engineering experience and preferred familiarity with GE AEMS/ADMS and NERC CIP standards.