Engineer II/III/Principal - Enterprise Standards

PPL Corporation; Providence (RI); Hybrid; USD 70,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

PPL Corporation in Providence, Rhode Island, seeks a qualified engineer responsible for developing and maintaining standards related to Transmission Line projects. The role emphasizes safety, efficient problem solving, and involves industry research, development of documents, and collaboration with various teams. Candidates should hold an ABET Accredited degree and have relevant utility experience. Remote work options are available, which may require occasional office presence.

Qualifications

• Prior utility experience required.
• Preferred experience includes Transmission Lines.
• Various educational paths accepted based on experience level.

Responsibilities

• Develop and update Transmission Line standard drawings.
• Research industry trends and technologies.
• Contribute as a technical consultant on applicable codes and regulations.

Skills

Problem solving

Presentation skills

Safety culture reinforcement

Education

ABET Accredited bachelor’s degree in engineering or engineering technology

Master’s degree in engineering

PhD in Engineering

Job description

Overview

Under general supervision, this position is responsible for the development, maintenance, and publishing of standards and specifications related to Transmission Line Standards 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.

Responsibilities

• Develop, maintain, and update Transmission Line standard drawings, design intent documents, engineering instructions, and equipment specifications to implement industry best practice and drive consistent and effective results across PPL Engineering, Material Procurement, Construction, and Commissioning.
• 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.
• Manage engineering contractors as required and work effectively in a diverse team environment.
• Visit manufacturer facilities when requested to inspect and accept new equipment.
• Work 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

Required experience: Prior utility experience (either as a direct employee or through a contractor performing work for a utility).

Preferred experience: Transmission Lines experience.

Engineer II: ABET Accredited bachelor’s degree in engineering or engineering technology plus 2 years of engineering experience. Utility system operator experience will also be counted as engineering experience.

Engineer III: ABET Accredited bachelor’s degree in engineering or engineering technology plus 5 years of engineering experience, or a master’s degree in engineering plus 3 years of engineering experience, or a PhD in Engineering plus 2 years of engineering experience. Utility system operator experience will also be counted as engineering experience.

Principal Engineer: ABET Accredited bachelor’s degree in engineering or engineering technology plus 10 years of engineering experience, or a master’s degree in engineering plus 8 years of engineering experience, or a PhD in Engineering plus 7 years of engineering experience. Utility system operator experience will be counted as engineering experience for this position.

Remote Work

The company reserves the right to determine if this position will be assigned to work on-site, remotely, or a combination of both. Assigned work location may change. In the case of remote work, physical presence in the office/on-site may be required to engage in face‑to‑face interaction and coordination of work among direct reports and co‑workers.

Equal Employment Opportunity

Our company is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, age, religion, sex, national origin, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information, disability status, or any other protected characteristic.