Engineer I/II/III/Principal Engineer - Transmission Engineering

PPL Corporation; Allentown (Lehigh County); On-site; USD 39,000 - 155,000; Full time

Job summary

PPL Corporation seeks a qualified Engineer for its Transmission Engineering Group. This position involves designing transmission lines, ensuring safety, and overseeing engineering projects. Ideal candidates have a Bachelor's degree in engineering, strong technical skills, and are motivated to advance in the utility sector.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in engineering from an ABET accredited institution.
• Highly motivated with a dedication to safety and reliability.
• Preferred qualifications include Professional Engineer License or Engineer in Training Certificate.

Responsibilities

• Perform engineering work on overhead and underground transmission lines.
• Design and conduct analyses of the transmission line structures.
• Oversee contract engineers and coordinate engineering activities across disciplines.

Skills

Analytical Skills

Project Management

Technical Expertise

Education

Bachelor's Degree in Electrical Engineering

Bachelor's Degree in Civil / Structural Engineering

Bachelor's Degree in Mechanical Engineering

Tools

PLS-CADD

Computer-Aided Design (CAD)

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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.

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

This position is responsible for performing, under supervision, challenging engineering work in PPL’s Transmission Engineering Group. Specific job responsibilities include transmission line design (69kV and above) utilizing engineering software tools such as PLS-CADD, developing engineering packages for construction, project oversight of both internal and external engineering designs from Development through Construction, and interfacing with multiple functional groups to successfully complete transmission line projects and ensure ongoing reliable electric service to our customers.

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Responsibilities

• Develop and maintain a safe environment for the PPL Transmission system to ensure the safety of co-workers, contractors, work crews, and the public at all times.
• Performs engineering work on PPL’s overhead (OH) and underground (UG) transmission lines. Supports Engineering Project Scope as directed by Supervision. Uses procedures to investigate, evaluate, and assist in producing safe, reliable, technically correct and cost-effective designs and engineered solutions.
• Designs and conducts analyses of a variety of transmission line structures, conductors, and cables including wire sags and clearances, blowout, etc. Develop plan and profile drawings as included with the overall engineering package to successfully communicate the design from Engineering to the field for Construction.
• Provides technical expertise on the design of Overhead and Underground transmission lines including associated structural components and equipment such as steel poles, guying, foundations, insulators, conductors, transmission line switches and reclosers, underground cables and duct banks.
• Provides engineering expertise and technical support during the planning and construction phases of large, complex overhead and underground transmission line design projects including office work and field visits as necessary.
• Oversees contract engineers and coordinates engineering activities across multiple engineering disciplines, work groups, and external stakeholders; including but not limited to: Project Management, Standards, Substations, Protection and Control, Surveying and Right-of-Way, Foreign Utilities, and PennDOT. Builds relationships that will facilitate knowledge transfer, cross functional knowledge of related work groups, and ability to present work products effectively.
• Gathers and correlates basic engineering data using well defined engineering procedures, which may include routine and diagnostic testing of components and systems, and engineering studies.
• Takes initiative to continually expand and improve technical and business skills.
• Works under supervision in the field and/or home office in a variety of functions and challenging but structured work that develops competencies in the function/discipline.
• Assists in a variety of topics which include developing innovative procedures, improved design recommendations and new or better equipment purchase recommendations.
• Work with various industry and regulatory groups as required to learn and advocate industry best practices (e.g., EPRI, CEATI, EEI, NATF, SEE, etc.).
• May be assigned an Electric Utilities emergency and storm role. This is a special assignment that comes into play during storms and other emergencies when the company needs to restore power or respond to other issues affecting customer service. This role may necessitate the need to work after-hours and/or weekends, outside of your normal schedule.
• Support enterprise-wide (PA/RI/KY) tasks and initiatives as needed.
• Periodic travel within PA and occasional travel to RI/KY to support projects. Travel will also entail attending conferences and conducting benchmarking.
• All other duties and projects, as assigned.
  
  
  

Qualifications

Engineer I:

• Bachelor's Degree in Electrical Engineering, Civil / Structural Engineering, or Mechanical Engineering 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, Engineer II, and Engineer III requirements, with a minimum of ten years related experience and working knowledge of utility industry and regulations.
  
  
  

Preferred Qualifications

• Professional Engineer License or Engineer in Training Certificate.
• Proficiency in computer-aided design (CAD) software and engineering analysis tools such as PLS-CADD, etc.
• At least one year experience in distribution/transmission line design.

Seniority level

• Seniority level

  Entry level

Employment type

• Employment type

  Full-time

Job function

• Job function

  Engineering and Information Technology

• Industries

  Utilities

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