Regional Design Engineering Lead

PPL Corporation; Allentown (Lehigh County); In loco; USD 90.000 - 130.000; Tempo pieno

Descrizione del lavoro

PPL Electric Utilities seeks an experienced engineering leader to direct and supervise engineers and technicians across multiple locations within its service territory. You will guide technical outputs, set standards, and drive safety and efficiency in project delivery.

Responsibilities include overseeing storm restoration, budget support, cross-functional collaboration, and developing staff. ABET-accredited engineering degree and leadership experience are required.

Competenze

• Bachelor's Degree from an ABET Accredited school in Engineering or Engineering technology.
• 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.
• Demonstrated leadership skills by achieving positive results under non-ideal circumstances
• Working knowledge of regulatory requirements and industry codes and standards related to the electric utility industry

Mansioni

• Lead, direct and/or assist with organizing and prioritizing work group activities, assigning and/or scheduling work duties to meet required completion dates.
• Evaluate direct reports for the purpose of developing organizational talent and building expertise in areas required by the department.
• Develop leadership skills and coordinate technical training aspects for self and group members.
• Work with other departments on cross-functional technical and business teams, working groups or committees to achieve goals and objectives of the department and company.
• Assist in the development of changes in methods or processes in assigned area of responsibility and make recommendations for implementation.
• Assist in the preparation, monitoring and forecasting of the department budget.
• Support the development of section and department goals and metrics.
• Supervise, direct and provide guidance to engineers and/or technicians, often located in various geographic locations across PPL's service territory.
• Select, train, coach, and develop direct reports to build self-motivated and effective teams.
• Evaluate workload, manpower requirements, and technical abilities to identify and recommend the need for overtime use of additional resources.
• Evaluates and monitors engineering contractors and consultants.
• Research and analyze technical and/or business plans, designs, proposals, projects or strategies; provide results and/or recommendations in support of department objectives.
• Review, revise and communicate procedures in support of administrative and technical improvement initiatives. Responsible for the application of organizational policies.
• Elevates and reinforces a strong safety culture within the work group, through daily leadership, communication, and behaviors to eliminate personal injuries and losses.
• Set priorities to ensure task completion and coordinates work activities with other supervisors, acting as a liaison with other sections or departments.
• Manage and lead storm restoration efforts in designated Command Center. Participate in storm restoration training and drills.
• Assist in investigations related to power system incidents and non-employee contacts.
• Perform special tasks, initiatives, or projects assigned by manager.
• If applicable, in-person supervision of employees to ensure compliance with FLSA wage and hour issues as well as to monitor compliance with safety rules.
• All positions in which driving is an essential function of the job, regardless if the job code is marked safety sensitive or not, will also be included as safety sensitive.
• Performs other duties as assigned
• Complies with all policies and standards

Conoscenze

Leadership

Regulatory knowledge

Engineering expertise

Communication skills

Formazione

ABET-accredited engineering degree

Master’s degree in engineering (optional)

PhD in engineering (optional)

Strumenti

IEEE standards

NESC/NEC/OSHA knowledge

Descrizione del lavoro

PPL Electric Utilities seeks an experienced engineering leader to direct and supervise engineers and technicians across multiple locations within its service territory. You will guide technical outputs, set standards, and drive safety and efficiency in project delivery.

Responsibilities include overseeing storm restoration, budget support, cross-functional collaboration, and developing staff. ABET-accredited engineering degree and leadership experience are required.