Substation Compliance Lead Engineer

LG&E and KU Energy LLC; Louisville (KY); On-site; USD 120,000 - 170,000; Full time

Job summary

Louisville Gas and Electric Company and Kentucky Utilities Company seek a senior leader to direct Substation Compliance engineering activities. You will supervise engineers, guide safety culture, and ensure regulatory adherence to NERC standards, while coordinating cross-functional teams.

Location can be Louisville or Lexington, KY. The role emphasizes leadership, training, and collaboration with multiple departments to deliver compliant, high-quality outcomes.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in electrical engineering (ABET accredited).
• 5+ years engineering experience, or 3 years with a master's, or 2 with a PhD.
• Demonstrated leadership skills delivering results in challenging conditions.
• Working knowledge of regulatory requirements and industry standards for electric utilities.

Responsibilities

• Lead, direct and/or assist with organizing and prioritizing work to meet dates in Substation Compliance.
• Directs and oversees all facets of substation compliance activities per safety standards.
• Leads teams to respond to cyber security incidents and assist investigations.
• Evaluate direct reports for development and organizational talent.
• Coordinate training and leadership development for staff.
• Collaborate with other departments on cross-functional teams and projects.
• Support department goals and metrics development.
• Select, train and develop direct reports to build effective teams.
• Evaluate engineering contractors and consultants for performance.
• Promote a strong safety culture through daily leadership and actions.
• Set priorities and coordinate work with other supervisors and departments.
• Perform special tasks or projects as assigned by the manager.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

Skills

Leadership

Safety leadership

Regulatory knowledge

Communication

Cyber security awareness

Education

ABET-accredited Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering

Job description

Louisville Gas and Electric Company and Kentucky Utilities Company seek a senior leader to direct Substation Compliance engineering activities. You will supervise engineers, guide safety culture, and ensure regulatory adherence to NERC standards, while coordinating cross-functional teams.

Location can be Louisville or Lexington, KY. The role emphasizes leadership, training, and collaboration with multiple departments to deliver compliant, high-quality outcomes.