Supervising Engineer

PPL Corporation•Louisville, KY

About The Position

The Supervising Engineer directs, coordinates, and supervises the daily activities of engineers and technicians in the Transmission Relay and Protection Engineering department. The role includes direct supervision, coaching, mentoring, safety leadership, and technical guidance to assigned staff to deliver high-quality, timely, and cost-effective solutions to technical and business objectives. The position is accountable for the technical quality of the group's work and for continuously improving the group's capabilities. Decisions are guided by policies, procedures, and the business plan, and the role supports compliance with related NERC standards. The position may be located in Louisville or Lexington, Kentucky.

Requirements

ABET-accredited bachelor's degree in electrical engineering.
At least 5 years of engineering experience; alternatively, 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 for this position.
Demonstrated leadership skills, including achieving positive results under non-ideal circumstances.
Working knowledge of regulatory requirements and industry codes and standards related to the electric utility industry.

Nice To Haves

Demonstrated ability to provide technical direction to technical and non-technical personnel.
Sound judgment, technical insight, and strong initiative to direct other engineers in resolving complex issues.
Strong verbal and written communication and influencing skills.
Ability to work well with individuals at all levels of the organization.

Responsibilities

Lead, direct, or assist with organizing and prioritizing work group activities, assigning or scheduling duties to meet completion dates for Transmission Protection and Relaying.
Direct and oversee transmission protection and relay activities in accordance with applicable safety and compliance standards, company procedures, and project specifications.
Evaluate direct reports to develop organizational talent and build expertise required by the department.
Develop leadership skills and coordinate technical training for self and group members.
Work with other departments on cross-functional technical and business teams, working groups, or committees to achieve department and company goals and objectives.
Support development of department goals and metrics.
Select, train, coach, and develop direct reports to build self-motivated and effective teams.
Evaluate and monitor engineering contractors and consultants.
Reinforce a strong safety culture through daily leadership, communication, and behaviors intended to eliminate personal injuries and losses.
Set priorities to ensure task completion and coordinate work activities with other supervisors, serving as a liaison with other sections or departments.
Perform special tasks, initiatives, or projects assigned by the manager.