Principal

PPL Corporation•Allentown, PA

16h

About The Position

As one of the largest investor-owned utility companies in the United States, PPL Corporation (NYSE: PPL), is committed to creating long-term, sustainable value for our 3.5 million customers, our shareowners and the communities we serve. Our high-performing regulated utilities — PPL Electric Utilities, Louisville Gas and Electric, Kentucky Utilities and Rhode Island Energy — provide an outstanding experience for our customers, consistently ranking among the best utilities in the nation. PPL’s companies are also addressing challenges head-on by investing in new infrastructure and technology that is creating a smarter, more reliable and resilient energy grid. We are committed to doing our part to advance a cleaner energy future and drive innovation that enables us to achieve net-zero carbon emissions by 2050 while maintaining energy reliability and affordability for the customers and communities we serve. PPL is a positive force in the cities and towns where we do business, providing support for programs and organizations that empower the success of future generations by helping to build and maintain strong, diverse communities today. Overview Under general supervision, the candidate is responsible for the development, maintenance, and publishing of Protection & Control (P&C) standards for Transmission and Distribution (T&D) Substations. This role drives technical consistency across PPL Corporation’s diverse operating companies, including PPL Electric Utilities, Rhode Island Energy, Louisville Gas and Electric, and Kentucky Utilities. The candidate must be a safety-conscious, self-motivated professional who can apply innovative problem-solving and creative thinking to develop novel engineering solutions. Superior communication and presentation skills are essential, as the candidate will frequently consult with cross-functional teams to implement these standards.

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

Develop, maintain, and update engineering (P&C) standards for T&D substations to implement industry best practice.
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.
Ability to manage engineering contractors as required and work effectively in a diverse team environment.
Visit the manufacturer's 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.