Nuclear Engineer I, II, III or Principal
About The Position
PPL Corporation’s Research and Development Department is seeking a full-time Nuclear Engineer in Louisville, Kentucky, who is interested in the future of nuclear energy and the potential role of advanced nuclear technologies in the electric utility industry. The position supports PPL’s evaluation of nuclear technologies and potential development opportunities through technology assessments, site studies, project planning, industry research, and coordination with internal and external partners. The engineer will work with utilities, engineering firms, technology developers, universities, national laboratories, industry organizations, government agencies, and other partners to evaluate technical, regulatory, policy, and commercial considerations related to nuclear energy. This is a hybrid role requiring three days per week on-site at PPL’s Louisville, Kentucky office. The job is listed at Engineer I, II, III, or Principal level; qualifications vary by level.
Requirements
- Engineer I: ABET-accredited bachelor’s degree in engineering or engineering technology.
- Engineer II: ABET-accredited bachelor’s degree in engineering or engineering technology plus 2 years of engineering experience; utility system operator experience counts as engineering experience.
- Engineer III: 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 counts as engineering experience.
- Principal Engineer: 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 counts as engineering experience.
- Strong analytical, technical, written, and verbal communication skills.
Nice To Haves
- Bachelor’s degree in Nuclear Engineering or a closely related engineering discipline.
- Demonstrated knowledge of nuclear energy, reactor technologies, or nuclear engineering principles.
Responsibilities
- Plan and control activities to provide an accident-free workplace.
- Apply nuclear engineering principles to evaluate advanced nuclear technologies, including small modular reactors, technology readiness, deployment considerations, and potential utility applications.
- Lead and support nuclear site screening, feasibility, and characterization studies with internal teams and external engineering partners.
- Support nuclear project planning by analyzing technical, regulatory, economic, policy, schedule, and industry considerations to inform potential development pathways and company decision-making.
- Develop scopes of work, coordinate external engineering and research studies, and review technical deliverables and recommendations from consultants, universities, national laboratories, technology developers, and other partners.
- Coordinate with technology developers, utilities, engineering firms, industry organizations, government agencies, universities, and other strategic partners to advance nuclear research and planning activities.
- Represent PPL in industry meetings, conferences, research programs, and other nuclear-related activities.
- Prepare and present technical analyses, findings, and recommendations to company leadership and technical and nontechnical audiences.
- Identify opportunities for improvement and suggest improved methods.
- Perform other duties as directed by management.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Entry Level
