Principal

PPL Corporation•Allentown, PA

3d•Onsite

About The Position

Under general supervision, this position is responsible for the development, maintenance, and publication of standards and equipment specifications for Transmission and Distribution (T&D) Substations across PPL’s operating companies. The ideal candidate must be highly focused on safety, self-motivated, innovative, efficient, organized, and highly skilled in problem solving. This role requires strong communication and presentation skills, as well as the ability to develop creative, practical solutions to complex technical challenges.

Requirements

ABET Accredited bachelor’s degree in engineering or engineering technology plus 2 years of engineering experience (for Engineer II).
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 (for Engineer III).
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 (for Principal Engineer).
Utility system operator experience will also be counted as engineering experience.

Responsibilities

Develop, maintain, and update T&D Substation standard drawings, design methodology documents, engineering instructions, and equipment specifications in alignment with industry best practices, regulatory requirements, and company standards.
Research and benchmark industry trends, including new technologies.
Identify improvement opportunities and recommend enhanced methods.
Develop Requests for Proposals (RFPs), evaluate consultant qualifications and proposals, and support the selection of engineering service providers for standards-related projects and initiatives.
Ability to manage engineering contractors as required.
Work effectively in a diverse team environment.
Visit manufacturer facilities, as requested, to inspect and accept new substation equipment.
Collaborate with project teams to review, evaluate, and disposition standard deviation requests arising during design and construction activities.
Provide subject-matter expertise on applicable codes, regulations, and company standards to support engineering projects and standards development.
Reinforce a strong safety culture within the group, through daily leadership and constructive behaviors.
All other duties and projects as assigned.