Junior Engineer, Grid Reliability & Innovation

PPL Corporation; Lexington (KY); On-site; USD 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

PPL Corporation is seeking an entry-level engineer to join our team in Lexington, KY. The role involves working under close supervision on a variety of projects with clear instructions and expected results.

Responsibilities include identifying improvement opportunities, gathering and analyzing data, performing routine engineering tasks, and supporting maintenance with problem resolution. You will contribute to reports, participate in budgeting, and help ensure a safe, compliant workplace.

Qualifications

• ABET-accredited bachelor’s degree is required.
• Ability to analyze and solve engineering problems from a business perspective.
• Willingness to learn under close supervision.

Responsibilities

• Identifies opportunities for improvement and/or suggests improved methods.
• Gathers, correlates, and analyses data using established procedures.
• Performs detailed and/or routine engineering assignments involving established calculations, tests, and analysis.
• Supports operating and maintenance functions with problem identification, engineering analysis, and problem resolution activities.
• Prepares and presents reports giving conclusions of job related engineering activities.
• Assists other engineers with large 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 work place.
• Conducts work activities with regard to environmental rules and regulations.
• Regularly reviews assignments to assure optimum efficiency and cost effectiveness.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

Skills

Data analysis

Engineering problem solving

Communication

Education

ABET-accredited Bachelor's in engineering or engineering technology

Job description

PPL Corporation is seeking an entry-level engineer to join our team in Lexington, KY. The role involves working under close supervision on a variety of projects with clear instructions and expected results.

Responsibilities include identifying improvement opportunities, gathering and analyzing data, performing routine engineering tasks, and supporting maintenance with problem resolution. You will contribute to reports, participate in budgeting, and help ensure a safe, compliant workplace.