Engineer I/II/III/Principal Engineer - Protection & Controls (Enterprise Standards)

PPL Foundation; Allentown (Lehigh County); On-site; USD 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading energy company is looking for an Engineer to develop and maintain standards for Substation Protection & Control (P&C). The ideal candidate will be innovative and organized, with a focus on safety and problem-solving skills. The position involves developing specifications, researching industry technologies, and working collaboratively with project teams while ensuring compliance with industry standards.

Qualifications

• Engineer I: A bachelor's degree in engineering from an ABET accredited college.
• Engineer II: Minimum of two years related experience.
• Engineer III: Minimum of five years related experience and knowledge of utility industry.
• Principal Engineer: Minimum of 10 years related experience and knowledge of utility industry.

Responsibilities

• Develop and maintain Substation standard P&C drawings and specifications.
• Research new technologies and best industry practices.
• Collaborate with project teams and manage engineering contractors.
• Reinforce safety culture within the group.

Skills

Problem Solving

Innovation

Safety Focus

Organization

Presentation Skills

Education

Bachelor's degree in engineering or engineering technology

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

Under general supervision, this position is responsible for the development, maintenance, and publishing of standards and specifications related to Substation Protection & Control (P&C) across PPL’s operating companies. The ideal candidate must be highly focused on safety, self-motivated, innovative, efficient, organized, highly skilled in problem solving, and have good presentation skills. Many tasks require novel solutions and creative thinking.

Responsibilities

• Develop, maintain, and update Substation standard P&C drawings (relay elementary, control elementary, panel/cabinet front view and wiring diagram, nameplate schedule, etc.), design documents, engineering instructions, and equipment specifications to implement industry best practices.
• Research and benchmark industry trends including new technologies.
• Maintain engagement in industry events and conferences, and incorporate new technologies and best practices (occasional travel may be required).
• Develop RFPs and evaluate proposals from consultants performing standards engineering work on behalf of PPL.
• Ability to manage engineering contractors as required and work effectively in a diverse team environment.
• Collaborate with project teams to review standard exception requests that arise during design or construction.
• Contribute as a technical consultant on applicable codes, regulations, NERC and NPCC requirements, and company standards.
• Reinforce a strong safety culture within the group, through daily leadership and constructive behaviors.
• All other duties and projects as assigned.

Qualifications

Engineer I: A bachelor's degree in engineering, or engineering technology from an ABET accredited college or university.

Engineer II: All Engineer I requirements, with a minimum of two years related experience.

Engineer III: All Engineer I and Engineer II requirements, with a minimum of five years related experience and working knowledge of utility industry and regulations.

Principal Engineer: All Engineer I and Engineer II requirements, with a minimum of 10 years related experience and working knowledge of utility industry and regulations.