Principal - Fiber Optic Planning

PPL Corporation•Allentown, PA

About The Position

The Fiber Planning Engineer is responsible for designing and coordinating fiber optic infrastructure that supports utility communications across transmission, distribution, and substation systems, while also serving as a fiber subject matter expert for the organization. This role develops construction-ready optical ground wire, aerial cable and underground fiber routes on new and existing utility facilities, including detailed splicing diagrams and patch plans to ensure efficient connectivity and scalability. Working closely with development, engineering, operations, and construction teams, this position ensures designs meet technical standards, safety requirements, and regulatory compliance while providing expert guidance and support during construction, testing, and network turn-up. This position is responsible for performing, under supervision, challenging engineering work but with limited direct responsibility. Specific job positions may include planning, designing, and/or overseeing construction, installation, operation and maintenance of components, systems and facilities used in the generation, transmission, distribution, and utilization of electrical energy.

Requirements

ABET Accredited bachelor’s degree in engineering or engineering technology.
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.
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.
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.

Responsibilities

Identifies opportunities for improvement and/or suggests improved methods.
Performs engineering assignments associated with the design, construction, performance enhancement, cost effectiveness, operation, and maintenance of various plant equipment and systems.
Coordinates activities of Engineers, technicians, or others assigned to specific projects as necessary.
Work assignments are varied and somewhat difficult.
Performs assignments in which evaluation, originality, ingenuity, decision-making, and authority.
Supports various plant operations and maintenance groups with engineering based problem troubleshooting, identification, analysis, and resolution.
Assists Engineer III and/or Senior Engineers with large and/or complex projects, as required.
Assists with the development of station/engineering 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.
Directs the activities of coops, bargaining unit employees and others, as instructed, as they perform various activities including installation or checkout of new equipment, troubleshooting, testing, tuning, etc.
Performs other duties as assigned
Complies with all policies and standards