Electrical Engineer I: Grid Design & Innovation

PPL Corporation

Allentown (Lehigh County)

Hybrid

USD 90,000 - 140,000

Full time

4 days ago

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Job summary

PPL Electric Utilities is seeking engineers at multiple levels to perform challenging engineering work under supervision across transmission, distribution, and utilization systems. Roles involve planning, designing, and overseeing projects with opportunities to contribute to grid modernization.

Candidate qualifications include ABET-accredited engineering degrees and progressive experience. The position may require after-hours work during emergencies and offers flexibility with on-site or remote

Qualifications

ABET Accredited bachelor’s degree in engineering or engineering technology.
Engineer II requires 2 years of engineering experience; utility system operator experience counts as engineering experience.
Engineer III requires 5 years of engineering experience, or a master’s degree with 3 years, or a PhD with 2 years; utility system operator experience counts.
Principal Engineer requires 10 years with bachelor, or 8 years with master, or 7 years with PhD; utility experience counts.

Responsibilities

Assists in smaller engineering projects or defined areas of larger projects and helps produce technically correct, cost-effective designs.
Builds relationships to facilitate knowledge transfer and cross-functional coordination.
Gathers basic engineering data and performs routine testing and studies.
Develops procedures and improved designs under supervision.
Supports on-site or remote work in various challenging environments.