Electrical Engineer I, II, III or Principal

Louisville Gas & Electric Co; Louisville (KY); On-site; USD 85,000 - 105,000; Full time

Job summary

Louisville Gas & Electric Co in Louisville, KY, seeks an engineer to provide engineering and technical support, oversight and direction for the Electric Distribution Operations (EDO) with focus on system reliability and construction standards.

The role involves analyzing data, coordinating with design and construction crews, and developing goals, budgets and procedures to maintain an accident-free workplace and compliant installations.

Qualifications

• ABET-accredited bachelor’s degree in electrical engineering required.
• Developed interpersonal skills with the ability to communicate effectively with others.

Responsibilities

• Identify opportunities to improve distribution system reliability and analyze data using established procedures.
• Communicate effectively with customers (industrial and residential) to resolve power quality issues.
• Coordinate with design and construction crews to implement improved methods and complete projects.
• Perform detailed engineering assignments involving calculations, tests, and analysis.
• Supervise and direct technicians and crews in equipment installation and checkout.
• Assist with development of goals, budgets, programs and procedures; ensure accident‑free workplace.

Skills

Interpersonal communication

Communication skills

Education

Bachelor's Degree in Electrical Engineering

Job 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

Provides engineering and technical support, oversight and direction for Louisville Electric Distribution Operations (EDO) related to system reliability and company construction standards. Position will be filled at the appropriate level based on the qualified candidate’s education, experience, and skill level.

The position will be filled at the appropriate level according to the successful candidate's level of education and experience.

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Responsibilities

• Identifies opportunities for improvement on the Distribution System and suggests improved methods of system reliability. Gathers, correlates and analyzes specific data using established procedures.
• Ability to communicate effectively with customers (both industrial and residential) to resolve power quality issues.
• Ability to compile large amounts of data and consolidate in a presentable manner to customers, then coordinate with design and construction crews to get the job(s) completed.
• Performs detailed and/or routine engineering assignments involving established calculations, tests, and analysis.
• Engineering assignments are broad in nature and incumbent will have the latitude of and the responsibility for unreviewed actions or decisions.
• Assigns tasks to technicians and/or construction crews to apply improved methods and monitor circuits to ensure improved reliability.
• Supports operating and maintenance functions with problem identification, engineering analysis, and problem resolution activities.
• Verify and present electric construction designs, requiring analysis and development of recommendations for related electrical system, electric service, and/or engineering activities, from project inception to completion.
• Assists other engineers and/or work groups with 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 workplace.
• Creates and presents new or updated information concerning installation of equipment, structures and devices needed to comply with construction standards and safety.
• Regularly reviews assignments to assure optimum efficiency and cost effectiveness.
• Directs the activities of coops, exempt, non-exempt, bargaining unit, and other personnel as they perform various activities including equipment installation and checkout, troubleshooting, testing, coordination, etc.
• Complies with all policies, standards, environmental rules and regulations, and best practices. Performs other duties as assigned.

Qualifications

Required Education

Bachelor's Degree ABET Accredited Bachelor’s degree in electrical engineering

Required Experience

Position will be filled at the appropriate level based on the qualified candidate’s education, experience, and skill level. Position requires developed interpersonal skills with the ability to communicate effectively and build relationships with others.

Preferred Qualifications

• Ability to use formal engineering training in practical application to utility design assignments.